George R.R. Martin's Favorite 'Game of Thrones' Spin-Off Sets a New Standard

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Published Feb 20, 2026, 12:47 PM EST

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues to find success as Season 1 is about to reach its end. The show has released its fifth and penultimate episode, and viewers keep coming back for more, proving that they are engaged in this Westerosi tale about a simple man with no title who wants to protect the innocent, in keeping with his oath.

Throughout Season 1, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has resonated with fans in multiple ways. The show earned a high critic score of 93% and an audience score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, while on IMDb, Season 1 sits at a 9/10 rating, with episodes 4 and 5 earning a near-perfect rating of 9.7 each. As HBO prepares not only for the Season 1 finale but also for the release of Season 2 in 2027, it has revealed the latest viewership statistics for this latest Game of Thrones series.

HBO stated that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has an average U.S. viewership of 13 million per episode and that Episode 5, titled "In the Name of the Mother," has pulled in 9.2 million "U.S. cross-platform viewers" in its first three days of release. HBO also claimed that "three-day viewership" for each episode has increased week to week, and that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is on track to become the third-biggest series debut in HBO Max history.

What's Next for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?'

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a Game of Thrones spin-off set around 80 years after the events of House of the Dragon and based on George R.R. Martin's novellas, The Tales of Dunk and Egg. Starring Peter Claffey as Dunk and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, the show follows a hedge knight who competes in a tournament in Ashfield, only to get into trouble with the Targaryens.

Season 1's final episode is set to air this Sunday, but the wait for Season 2 isn't long, as it's scheduled for 2027. Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is currently in production, with showrunner Ira Parker revealing that one of the challenges the show faces is the budget. In addition, Parker has reassured that Martin will still be involved in the show's production, especially if they do decide to tell more stories beyond the novellas.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is available to stream on HBO Max with new episodes releasing every Sunday. Follow Collider for more updates.