Edward Ashley leaning with a sword in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
One of HBO's best fantasy series is not a year-old project, but a new 2026 release with only one season so far, and it deserves its status amid HBO's history for a variety of reasons.
HBO and prestige TV have become one and the same, and the streaming service is also well-versed on the topic of fantasy series. As such, for a project to crack the list of the best TV shows on HBO of all time, it can only manage to do so by checking several boxes.
For instance, given how Game of Thrones is one of the best series of all time, serving as the standard for what the best fantasy series on HBO should be like, such projects have to exist in wondrous worlds with complex and flawed characters, jaw-dropping action, and pitch-perfect CGI. His Dark Materials is an HBO fantasy series that checks those boxes, and other shows not from the Game of Thrones franchise also manage to rank high among HBO's offerings.
That said, the fantasy franchise's spinoffs so far have shown why viewers and critics expect so much from the franchise. Both of them deserve a spot among HBO's best. ScreenRant.com | IT The Iron Throne Interactive Quiz ScreenRant/ TV/ Game of Thrones/ Trivia The Citadel · Maester’s Examination How Well Do You Know Westeros?
“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. ” 🐺StarkWinter is Coming 🦁LannisterHear Me Roar 🐉TargaryenFire and Blood 🦌BaratheonOurs is the Fury 🐙GreyjoyWe Do Not Sow ENTER WESTEROS → QUESTION 1 / 8GREAT HOUSES 01 The Lannisters are the wealthiest family in Westeros, ruling from their ancestral seat. What is the name of their castle? AHighgarden BStorm’s End CCasterly Rock DThe Eyrie ✓ Correct!
Casterly Rock sits atop gold mines in the Westerlands and has been the seat of House Lannister for centuries. The gold beneath it is the source of the family’s legendary wealth — though as Tywin once noted, the mines ran dry years ago. ✗ Dracarys! The answer is Casterly Rock.
Highgarden belongs to the Tyrells, Storm’s End to the Baratheons, and The Eyrie to the Arryns. Casterly Rock has been the Lannister stronghold since Lann the Clever swindled it from House Casterly.
NEXT → QUESTION 2 / 8THE NIGHT’S WATCH 02 Jon Snow rises through the ranks of the Night’s Watch to eventually hold what title — the highest position in the order? AFirst Ranger BLord Commander CMaster of Arms DWarden of the North ✓ Correct! Jon Snow was elected the 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch by his sworn brothers.
He was one of the youngest men to ever hold the title, following in the footsteps of legends like Jeor Mormont. ✗ Dracarys! The answer is Lord Commander. While Jon started as a steward, he was elected Lord Commander after the death of Jeor Mormont.
Warden of the North is a different title entirely — one held by the Stark family. NEXT → QUESTION 3 / 8DRAGONS 03 Daenerys Targaryen hatches three dragons from petrified eggs. Which of the following is NOT one of her dragons? ABalerion BDrogon CRhaegal DViserion ✓ Correct!
Balerion “the Black Dread” was Aegon the Conqueror’s dragon, who died of old age over a century before the events of the show. Daenerys’ three dragons are Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion — named after Khal Drogo, Rhaegar, and Viserys. ✗ Dracarys! The answer is Balerion.
Daenerys’ three dragons are Drogon , Rhaegal , and Viserion . Balerion the Black Dread was Aegon the Conqueror’s mount, dead long before Daenerys was born.
NEXT → QUESTION 4 / 8INFAMOUS EVENTS 04 The Red Wedding is one of the most shocking moments in TV history. At whose castle does this massacre take place? AHarrenhal BRiverrun CCasterly Rock DThe Twins ✓ Correct! The Red Wedding took place at The Twins, the castle of House Frey.
Lord Walder Frey violated the sacred guest right by slaughtering Robb Stark, Catelyn Stark, and their bannermen during the wedding feast of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey. ✗ Dracarys! The answer is The Twins. Walder Frey’s castle — two towers spanning the Green Fork — was where he broke sacred guest right to massacre the Starks.
“The Lannisters send their regards” remains one of the show’s most chilling lines. NEXT → QUESTION 5 / 8VALYRIAN STEEL 05 Jon Snow wields a Valyrian steel bastard sword given to him by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont. What is the sword’s name? AIce BLongclaw CHeartsbane DOathkeeper ✓ Correct!
Longclaw is a Valyrian steel bastard sword that was the ancestral weapon of House Mormont. Jeor gave it to Jon after he saved the Lord Commander from a wight, replacing the bear pommel with a white wolf for House Stark. ✗ Dracarys! The answer is Longclaw.
Ice was the Stark greatsword , Heartsbane belonged to House Tarly, and Oathkeeper was one of the two swords forged from Ice. Longclaw is the Mormont blade Jon carries throughout the series.
NEXT → QUESTION 6 / 8COURT INTRIGUE 06 Tyrion Lannister serves as Hand of the King to which ruler, expertly managing the defense of King’s Landing during the Battle of the Blackwater? ARobert Baratheon BTommen Baratheon CJoffrey Baratheon DDaenerys Targaryen ✓ Correct! Tywin sent Tyrion to serve as Hand in his place during Joffrey’s reign. Tyrion brilliantly orchestrated the defense against Stannis Baratheon’s fleet using wildfire, though he received no credit and was nearly killed in the battle.
✗ Dracarys! The answer is Joffrey Baratheon. Tyrion served as Joffrey’s Hand of the King in Season 2, appointed by his father Tywin. He later served as Hand to Daenerys, but it was under Joffrey that the Battle of the Blackwater took place.
NEXT → QUESTION 7 / 8PROPHECY & LORE 07 Jon Snow’s true parentage is one of the show’s biggest reveals. What is his real Targaryen name, given by his mother Lyanna Stark? AAegon Targaryen BAemon Targaryen CRhaegar Targaryen DJaehaerys Targaryen ✓ Correct! Lyanna Stark named her son Aegon Targaryen.
He is the legitimate son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna, who were secretly married. This made Jon the true heir to the Iron Throne — a fact that changed the course of the final season. ✗ Dracarys! The answer is Aegon Targaryen.
Lyanna whispered the name to Ned Stark in the Tower of Joy. Jon is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen , making him Aegon — a name carried by many Targaryen kings, including the Conqueror himself.
NEXT → QUESTION 8 / 8THE IRON THRONE 08 In the series finale, who is chosen by the lords and ladies of Westeros to rule the Six Kingdoms as king? AJon Snow BSansa Stark CTyrion Lannister DBran Stark ✓ Correct! Bran Stark — now Bran the Broken — was chosen as king of the Six Kingdoms at the Dragonpit council. Tyrion argued that Bran’s story was the most compelling reason to rule.
Sansa became Queen in the North, and Jon was sent back to the Wall. ✗ Dracarys! The answer is Bran Stark. Tyrion nominated Bran at the great council, arguing “who has a better story than Bran the Broken?
” Sansa was crowned Queen in the independent North, Jon returned to the Wall, and Tyrion served as Bran’s Hand of the King. REVEAL MY SCORE → The Citadel · Results Sealed Your Westeros Record ⚔ / 8 Did you claim the Iron Throne — or lose your head? ↻ PLAY THE GAME AGAIN The latest to merit standing with HBO's best releases of all time is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which debuted on January 18.
The Game of Thrones spinoff featured characters not seen in either of the other franchise shows, adapting George R. R. Martin's first Dunk and Egg book,"The Hedge Knight.
" A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Had A Phenomenal First Season That Made It One Of HBO's Best A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has become one of HBO's best shows, both because of its similarities and differences to Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. In terms of similar elements, it was quite interesting to get a look at Westeros when the Targaryens no longer had dragons to do their bidding.
It creates a bigger game of politics and appearances to keep them in charge, different from how House of the Dragon handles things with fire. As for the differences, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is very much its own thing inside the Game of Thrones world. The HBO fantasy series has a much lighter tone, which makes it a cozy and fun adventure with colorful and vibrant characters.
It also enhances the gut-punch of the show's more dramatic moments, like battle scenes and deaths. This balance makes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms not only a fresh entry in the global hit franchise but a unique fantasy release.
Related A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Review: Dunk & Egg's Refreshing & Intensely Charming Story Revitalizes Game Of Thrones HBO's prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms revitalizes Game of Thrones with a charming, heartfelt, comedic shift in tone and perspective. Posts By Jordan Williams The numbers also help measure just how successful the show has been.
On Rotten Tomatoes, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has a stellar 94% score from critics, and while lower, audiences gave it a strong 78%. On IMDB, the HBO fantasy series is at an impressive 8.7. As can be seen, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is universally beloved, conquering the world with a single 6-episode season.
The Future Is Bright For HBO's New 2026 Fantasy Series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms should continue to bring excitement into viewers' lives for many years to come. At least, if showrunner Ira Parker gets his dream of creating 12–15 seasons over 30 years. The creator's ambitious plan would span the entirety of Duncan and Egg's lives, which would be quite compelling to watch.
It would also cement A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as a show like no other among HBO's best and the Game of Thrones series in general. The show's future is already secured in the short term, with A Knight of Seven Kingdoms season 2 in production for a 2027 release.
Additionally, Parker revealed that George R. R. Martin shared 12 unpublished Dunk and Egg stories with him.
That means that Parker would have enough material to bring his 30-year plan to life if HBO embarked on the idea, which A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fans would certainly not complain about. 108 9.3/10 A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Follow Followed TV-MA Drama Action Fantasy Adventure Release Date January 18, 2026 Network HBO Showrunner Ira Parker Directors Owen Harris Writers George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker 4 Images Close Cast See All Franchise Game of Thrones Creator George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker Powered by Expand Collapse
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