A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered to 12.4 million viewers on its first night, HBO's biggest debut since House of the Dragon. Set 90 years before Game of Thrones, this tale of hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and squire Egg proved the franchise thrives with fresh characters. It is 40% more critically acclaimed than the average HBO spinoff, scoring 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. The series ranks as the third most-watched show of 2026, trailing only #1 Adolescence and #2 The White Lotus in overall engagement.