While waiting for season 3 of House of the Dragon – a show I am possibly enjoying even more than Game of Thrones – HBO has dropped a third Westeros show, which is titled: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. This is a prequel to Game of Thrones.

This is quite a different beast (dragon) than the previous two shows. It is lighter on its feet – in the beginning at least – and shorter in duration: season one consists of only six episodes of around 35 minutes each. It is however filled with interesting stories and memorable characters and is quite frankly a must see.

The show is an adaptation of ‘The Tales of Dunk and Egg’ series of novellas by George R. R. Martin, beginning with ‘The Hedge Knight’. It’s about a knight – Ser Duncan ‘Dunk’ the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Duncan’s master has died, but he made him a knight before he departed. Now Duncan wants to enter a tournament in Ashford.

At first glance, Dunc comes across as something of a lovable goof, but there’s an underlying depth to him that becomes evident early on and that’s what makes this series so compelling. The magic lies in the slow-burn revelation: as viewers, we’re right there with him on his journey, uncovering his layers as he uncovers them himself.

His partner in adventure, the quick-witted and resourceful Egg – brilliantly brought to life by Dexter Sol Ansell – adds the perfect dynamic: where Dunc stumbles, Egg steps in with sharpness and charm, making their bond one of the show’s strongest assets.

At the gathering in Ashford, a contingent of Targaryens arrives and, as we’ve come to expect from this family, their presence spells trouble. The tension escalates when Duncan strikes Prince Aerion ‘Brightflame’ Targaryen in defense of a lady’s honor, setting the stage for the fifth episode’s trial by combat.

This is where the show gets really exciting: a trial of seven, pitting seven knights against seven others in a brutal, no-holds-barred showdown. It’s easily one of the most visceral medieval battles I’ve ever seen on screen, with cinematography so stunning it leaves you breathless.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms feels refreshingly vibrant. It balances sharp humor, razor-sharp writing, and rich character development, all while delivering the lavish production values you’d expect from a Game of Thrones universe.

I eagerly await season 2 arriving in 2027. In the meantime, House of the Dragon Season 3 arrives in June 2026, promising an all-out war as the Dance of the Dragons erupts into full-scale battles. With the story hurtling toward its four-season climax, the stage is set for epic, fire-breathing chaos.