Feb. 21, 2026, 3:54 p.m. ET
Spoiler alert: This story includes details from the latest episode of HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.”
The penultimate episode of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” treated viewers to a thrilling Trial of Seven as Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Prince Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett) faced off. A Trial of Seven is an ancient ritual in which an accused must fight six allies against the accuser and his own six fighters. The battle is meant to honor the Seven Gods to ensure judgment is served.
The trial was held after Duncan, also known as Dunk, struck Prince Aerion for breaking a puppeteer’s fingers. In the world of “A Knight of Seven Kingdoms,” it is unfathomable to stand up to a member of the royal family.
While Dunk emerged victorious in the trial, the battle was not without bloodshed and deaths, including a shocking one no one saw coming. Viewers were also given an insight into Dunk’s past and his journey to Westeros.
Adapted from author and co-creator George R. R. Martin‘s “Tales of Dunk and Egg” novellas, the “Game of Thrones” prequel series premiered Jan. 18, taking viewers almost a century before the events of HBO’s former juggernaut.
“Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends,” the series’ synopsis says.
Co-creator and showrunner Ira Parker previously explained that the series is set between “two shows that everyone has seen and that everyone loves (‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘House of the Dragon‘) in a time where Targaryens don’t have their dragons anymore.”
Parker added that the Targaryens in the new show are “very much on the decline” and find themselves in this “weird middle place.”
Here’s what to know about when the “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” finale will air and how to watch.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ finale release date, time
Episode 6 of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” will drop Sunday, Feb. 22, on HBO at 10 p.m. ET/PT and will be available to stream on HBO Max at the same time.
How to watch ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” airs weekly on HBO and streams on HBO Max on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET / PT with the season finale scheduled for Feb. 22.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ cast
According to HBO Max, the cast of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” includes:
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
- Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen
- Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway
- Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
- Henry Ashton as Daeron Targaryen
- Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate
- Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer
- Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion
Will ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ have a Season 2?
Yes, ahead of Season 1’s debut, HBO Max announced “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has been renewed for a second season, adding the second season will release in 2027.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.