After the massive success of House of the Dragon, no one is surprised that HBO is further expanding its Game of Thrones universe. The franchise’s next spin-off will be the prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on the prequel novellas by George R. R. Martin. Martin is writing the series, and the show will follow the adventures of unlikely duo Dunk and Egg as they wander Westeros between the events of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones.
Some were hesitant about the idea of a Game of Thrones spin-off when House of the Dragon was first announced — after all, it seemed like an impossible task to capture the magic of the original fantasy drama, much less move past the frustration of the final season. But the series proved the naysayers wrong when it premiered in 2022. With its riveting story and Emmy-worthy performances by Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, and more, House of the Dragon did not disappoint. So don’t blame us if we have the highest expectations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
