The new Game of Thrones prequel series, titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max in 2026. The series will be based on George R.R. Martin’s Dunk and Egg books and will take place almost a hundred years before the original Game of Thrones series.
A Knight of Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight
The logline of the new show states that it centers around “a young, naive, but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.” The show is apparently planned for three seasons, and each season will presumably be based on one of the Dunk and Egg books.
The Dunk and Egg Books
Martin’s Dunk and Egg trilogy is a series of three novellas, titled The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword, and The Mystery Knight, and they take place ninety years before the mainline A Song of Ice and Fire (the series the original Game of Thrones is based on) series. The squire Egg eventually becomes an ancestor of Daenerys Targaryen.
Game of Thrones and Prequel Shows
HBO and Max have already found success in the world of Game of Thrones prequels with the hit series House of the Dragon. Season 3 of House of the Dragon doesn’t currently have a premiere date, but since it has begun filming, it is likely that it will premiere sometime in 2026. This could likely mean that we will have two Game of Thrones prequels in the same year. Some people might consider this to be overkill, but fans who can’t get enough of Westeros will likely enjoy soaking themselves in two shows at the same time.
Conclusion
No matter how you feel about the controversial final season of Game of Thrones, the show has left a lasting impact on the world. Its world is vast, and its lore spans centuries, meaning there are endless stories to be told. In 2026, we can sit back and enjoy the dragons as we once more return to Westeros.
