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HBO’s ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Finale, Explained

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Newest development Feb 26, 2026 · 3 reports‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Scores Series Best Audience for Season Finale

The first season of HBO’s ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ ends on a cliffhanger with episode six, sparking questions about Dunk’s knighthood and Egg’s fate.

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    HBO’s ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Finale, Explained

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    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Scores Series Best Audience for Season Finale

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Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Loved A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? These series carry the same spirit (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    After Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, these six shows deliver grounded fantasy and character‑first storytelling.

  2. Howtogeek

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not Game of Thrones, and that’s OK (opens Howtogeek)

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    Howtogeek's feed description

    The GoT spin-off is winner for HBO.

  3. The Guardian

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has saved the Game of Thrones universe (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The original show might have ended on a whimper and the first spin-off might have disappointed but this lighter, shorter series has been a genuine joy

  4. Polygon

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms only made one big change to George R.R. Martin's book — but it's infuriating (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    It's a betrayal of George R.R. Martin's story and of the main characters, Dunk and Egg, though it's sure going to drive season 2 drama.

  5. Polygon

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms redeems Game of Thrones' flawed finale message (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    The prequel's first season hammers home the power of storytelling through puppet shows, bawdy tunes, whispered rumors, and tales of heroism.

  6. Gizmodo

    How the Altered Ending of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Hints at Changes for Season 2 (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The finale of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' spin-off made a small but significant change to George R.R. Martin's 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' novella.

  7. Polygon

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' showrunner lays out his ambitious season 2 plans (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    Ira Parker on working with George R.R. Martin, Dunk and Egg's lifelong journey, his excitement for season 2, and what's next.

  8. Salon

    “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the “Undercover Boss” of our era (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Forget reality TV. The most inspiring tale of a leader who stands for his people takes place in Westeros

  9. Insider

    All the details you might have missed in the first season of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" season one finale aired on Sunday. The show includes Easter eggs for "Game of Thrones" fans and book readers.

  10. Forbes

    HBO’s ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Finale, Explained (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The first season of HBO’s ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ ends on a cliffhanger with episode six, sparking questions about Dunk’s knighthood and Egg’s fate.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Scores Series Best Audience for Season Finale (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Feb. 22 season finale of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ drew the show’s biggest audience so far.

  12. Variety

    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Finale Hits 9.5 Million Viewers in Three Days, Setting Another Series Record (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' reached a series high of 9.5 million viewers in three days with its Season 1 finale.

  13. Gizmodo

    'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Got Its Best Ratings for 30 Minutes of Men Hobbling (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The season one finale of the 'Game of Thrones' spin-off sent its battered characters off into the sunset with many, many eyeballs watching.