HBO is expanding its *Game of Thrones* universe with a new series coming in 2026, and it will be different from what fans have seen before. Titled *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, the show will return viewers to the world of Westeros. This marks the third television series based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novels, joining the original *Game of Thrones* and *House of the Dragon*.
The upcoming series, *Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, will feel familiar to viewers of the *Game of Thrones* franchise, but showrunner Ira Parker has revealed two significant changes. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Parker explained these differences, suggesting the new show may offer a different experience than fans anticipate.
HBO and HBO Max are planning to release *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms* in 2026. This new show is based on George R.R. Martin’s *Tales of Dunk and Egg* and tells the story of Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey), a wandering knight, and his young apprentice, Egg, during the time when the Targaryen family was in power.
The Two Biggest Differences Coming to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
No Magic or Dragons
Although generally realistic, magic and dragons are important parts of the *Game of Thrones* universe. They aren’t used as often as in stories like *Harry Potter*, but these fantastical elements are central to the plot.
The upcoming TV series, *Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, will present a very different take on the familiar world. According to showrunner Ira Parker, this version will largely ignore magic, focusing on a realm where people aren’t even considering its existence.
I’ve always been drawn to the idea of seeing this world – the one we all think we know – through a completely different lens. What really fascinates me is imagining that magic *used* to be real here. It’s like, this is the same ground, the same landscape, but it’s seen dragons and felt dragon fire! So it feels familiar, but just… a little bit stranger, a little bit off. It’s a really cool thought.
I was really struck by how she described the show’s world – she said it felt more like 14th-century Britain, than a completely made-up fantasy place. It was a really interesting way to look at it!
As a huge fan of the *Game of Thrones* universe, I was intrigued by the new series. It’s set over 50 years after the dragons are all gone – which is a big change, taking away one of the most magical parts of the original show. If you’re curious about those incredible dragons from the earlier seasons, there’s a lot of information out there about them!
A Different Perspective for Game of Thrones
Both *Game of Thrones* and *House of the Dragon* mainly center around the noble families of Westeros. While characters from different social classes have appeared in the series, they haven’t been central to the main storylines.
Unlike previous stories in the Game of Thrones universe, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will focus on the lives of common people instead of kings and queens.
Parker recently described the series in Entertainment Weekly as a realistic and tough medieval story, emphasizing its harshness and focus on struggle.
The setting feels like 14th-century Britain – a harsh, realistic medieval world with knights and a glimmer of hope. It’s a captivating place, and the story throws you right into the thick of it, starting with the common people rather than royalty or nobility. We’re seeing life from the ground up, experiencing the struggles of those at the very bottom.
Sarah Parker assured George R.R. Martin that the show would remain focused on the common people and wouldn’t start featuring storylines centered around the nobility, as seen in *Game of Thrones*.
The HBO Max series will focus on the story of Ser Duncan the Tall, a humble knight, and his experiences with the common people living under the reign of the royal families.
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