The first season of HBO’s latest Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is getting ready to air its final episode. The show, which follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg, has been releasing new episodes every Sunday since January. With Episode 5 now available, viewers are already looking ahead to the season finale.
Episode 5, titled “In the Name of the Mother,” aired on February 15, 2026. The season will wrap up with its sixth episode on February 22, 2026. This final episode will mark the end of the journey adapting George R.R. Martin’s first novella, “The Hedge Knight,” from his Tales of Dunk and Egg series.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 Release Time Across the Globe
The A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode 6 release date is set for Sunday, February 22, 2026. Like all previous episodes, it will air on HBO at the same time it becomes available for streaming on HBO Max. Since HBO broadcasts at a fixed time on the East Coast of the United States, viewers in different parts of the world will get the episode at different times.
Here is when the finale will be available in your region:
- United States (East Coast – EST): 10:00 PM on Sunday, February 22
- United States (West Coast – PST): 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 22
- India (IST): 8:35 AM on Monday, February 23
- United Kingdom (GMT): 3:00 AM on Monday, February 23
- Australia (AEST): 1:00 PM on Monday, February 23
- Canada (EST): 10:00 PM on Sunday, February 22
What to Expect From the Season Finale
HBO has released a promo for the sixth episode, giving fans hints about what is coming. The preview shows the Targaryen family gathering for a somber occasion. After the events of the fifth episode, which included the death of Prince Baelor Targaryen at the Ashford tournament, his funeral brings the royal family together.
The promo also shows a key moment between Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Prince Maekar Targaryen (Sam Spruell) . Maekar, who is Egg’s father, asks Dunk to take the boy as his squire. In the preview, Dunk refuses this request.
For those familiar with the Dunk and Egg stories from the books, this refusal cannot last. The entire legend of Ser Duncan the Tall is tied to his long journey with Egg, who is secretly Prince Aegon Targaryen. Most viewers expect that by the end of the finale, Dunk will agree to let Egg stay with him, setting the stage for their future adventures together.
Where to Watch the Episode
The finale will be available on HBO and HBO Max at the same time. For viewers who prefer streaming, HBO Max requires a subscription. The service offers plans starting at $10.99 per month with ads, or $18.49 per month for an ad-free experience.
Since the series airs weekly, the sixth episode will not be available for streaming until its scheduled time. After it airs, it will remain on the platform for subscribers to watch anytime.
The Cast of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The series has introduced audiences to a new set of characters in the Game of Thrones timeline. The main cast includes:
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall, a young hedge knight trying to prove his worth
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, the bald, stubborn boy who becomes Dunk’s squire
- Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion Targaryen, also called “Brightflame”
- Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen, Egg’s father
- Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen, the Hand of the King
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, known as “The Laughing Storm”
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, a Dornish puppeteer
- Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
The show also features Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree, the knight who raised Dunk before passing away in the first episode.
What the Show Is About
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place about 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones and roughly 100 years after House of the Dragon. Unlike those shows, this series focuses less on big battles and dragons and more on the personal journey of two wanderers.
The story follows Dunk, a low-born hedge knight who has just lost his mentor. With nothing but his sword and his honor, he travels to a tournament at Ashford Meadow hoping to make a name for himself. Along the way, he meets Egg, a strange bald boy who insists on becoming his squire. Despite Dunk’s attempts to refuse him, Egg keeps showing up.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s novella “The Hedge Knight.” Martin serves as an executive producer on the show and has worked closely with showrunner Ira Parker to bring these characters to life.
Plans for More Seasons
HBO has already confirmed that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will return for a second season. The renewal happened in November 2025, before the first season even began airing. This shows the network’s confidence in the series.
Season 2 will adapt the second novella in the series, “The Sworn Sword.” While no official release date has been set, the new season is expected to arrive in 2027. Parker has mentioned in interviews that Martin shared outlines for up to 12 Dunk and Egg stories, so there is plenty of material if the show continues to perform well.
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Final Episode Marks End of First Chapter
With the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 finale airing on February 22, viewers will say goodbye to this first chapter of Dunk and Egg’s story. The episode will wrap up the events at Ashford Meadow and likely set the stage for where the characters go next.
The first season has offered a different tone than other Game of Thrones shows. It focuses more on friendship, honor, and the simple struggles of people trying to get by in a complicated world. Critics have praised the chemistry between Claffey and Ansell, with many calling their relationship the heart of the series.
After the finale airs, all six episodes of Season 1 will be available on HBO Max. For fans wanting to revisit the journey or for those just discovering the show, the complete season will be ready to watch from start to finish.
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