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Spoiler alert: This story includes details from the latest episode of HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.”
Ser Duncan the Tall’s (Peter Claffey) story is far from over.
Ser Duncan may have emerged victorious in the Trial of Seven during the penultimate episode of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”; however, he has yet to face the aftermath of the clash, which left the future king of Westeros, Prince Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel), dead. While it is not yet known how Westeros will deal with the tragedy, especially since it was Prince Maekar Targaryen’s (Sam Spruell) strike that killed Baelor, the event is sure to shake the Seven Kingdoms during the hit HBO show’s finale.
Adapted from author and co-creator George R. R. Martin’s “Tales of Dunk and Egg” novellas, the “Game of Thrones” prequel series takes viewers almost a century before the events of HBO’s former juggernaut.
Co-creator and showrunner Ira Parker previously explained that the series is set between “two shows that everyone has seen and that everyone loves (‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘House of the Dragon’) in a time where Targaryens don’t have their dragons anymore.”
Parker added that, in the new show, the Targaryens are “very much on the decline” and find themselves in this “weird middle place.”
The series has become a hit for HBO with nearly 13 million U.S. viewers clocking in for each episode, according to data shared by the network. Episode 5 alone “delivered a new series high of 9.2 million U.S. cross-platform viewers in its first 3 days of availability,” according to HBO.
HBO added that “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is “pacing to be the third biggest series debut since the launch of HBO Max.”
Here’s what we know so far about Season 2 of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” including an expected release date.
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Will ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ have a Season 2?
Short answer, yes. HBO Max, ahead of the series debut, announced “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has been renewed for a second season.
Francesca Orsi, the head of drama series and films at HBO, said in a statement that the company was “thrilled to be able to deliver new seasons” for “the legion of fans of the Game of Thrones universe.”
“Together, ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ reveal just how expansive and richly imagined George R. R. Martin’s universe continues to be,” Orsi said. “House of the Dragon” has been renewed through Season 4.
When will Season 2 of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ be released?
HBO Max, in a news release, said Season 2 will release in 2027; however, it did not specify a date.
With Season 3 of “House of the Dragon” scheduled to air in June, it is likely Season 2 of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” will drop sometime in early 2027 and follow a similar release schedule as Season 1.
Season 1 of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” premiered on Jan. 18 and concluded on Feb. 22.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ cast
HBO Max has not yet made any announcement regarding the cast for Season 2, but cast members for Season 1 of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” include:
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
- Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen
- Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway
- Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
- Henry Ashton as Daeron Targaryen
- Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer
- Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
How to watch ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’?
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” airs weekly on HBO and streams on HBO Max on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET / PT. Season 1 concluded on Feb. 22.
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Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
