While A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was one of the most anticipated series of HBO at the beginning of 2026, it performed beyond expectations. A lot of fans were initially doubting how good a story about a hedge knight and his squire would do without Game of Thrones’ signature dragons and magic. But the spinoff has left them in awe, and a craving for more.

Quick read:

  •  A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is one of HBO’s most successful shows to date.
  • The Game of Thrones ditched magic and showed a different side of Westeros.
  • Fans want the show to have longer episodes.

Game of Thrones fans are rooting for Ser Duncan the Tall

Trials have been established as a popular form of judgment in Westerosi lore. We’ve seen quite a lot of them in the original show. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows the same tradition, setting up Dunk on his path to glory. But he has to go through a brutal Trial of the Seven first to prove his mettle which will challenge his faith in himself and knighthood.

Fans want longer A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episodes

One of the several complaints with the Game of Thrones spinoff has been its shorter episodes. With an average length of a little over half an hour, fans have been left wanting more. And they’re even ready to challenge HBO to a trial of their own to get longer screentime with Dunk and Egg. Here’s what some of them are saying on X:

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