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New Game of Thrones Spinoff Divides Fans

New Game of Thrones Spinoff Divides Fans

Summary

HBO released the trailer for a new "Game of Thrones" spinoff called "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." The series will follow stories from George R. R. Martin's books and will premiere in January 2026. Fans have had mixed reactions to the trailer, noting both excitement and concerns over production delays.

Key Facts

  • "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is a new TV series based on George R. R. Martin's novellas "Tales of Dunk and Egg."
  • It is the third series in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" franchise after "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon."
  • The show will have six episodes, each about 50 minutes long.
  • The series will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on January 18, 2026.
  • Production for the series began in June 2024 and finished in September 2024.
  • The main characters, Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Aegon Targaryen, are played by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell.
  • Fans have mixed feelings, with some appreciating the new tone and others concerned about delays and production issues.

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