New ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff Series Debuts First Trailer

Although the TV series *Game of Thrones* ended six years ago (and the book series will likely remain unfinished), the world continues to expand with new shows. *House of the Dragon* has been renewed for a third season, and now another series, *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, will be joining it on HBO and Max.

The series was originally announced in spring 2023 as *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight*. It’s an adventure story set 100 years before *Game of Thrones*, following the journey of a brave but inexperienced knight named Ser Duncan the Tall and his small companion, Egg.

The initial trailer for *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms* (originally planned to include a subtitle) showcases Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg. Ira Parker co-created the series and is its showrunner. You can watch the trailer here:

The upcoming series, *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, is set during the reign of the Targaryen dynasty, when dragons are still a recent memory. The story will follow a group of unlikely friends as they face challenges, enemies, and adventures. The cast includes 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, and Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion.

The new series, *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, will premiere on HBO January 18th at 10 PM Eastern and Pacific time. It will be available at the same time on HBO Max. This season has six episodes.

10 Great HBO Miniseries You Totally Forgot About

1. Generation Kill (2008)

Despite a talented cast, *Generation Kill* often gets overlooked, especially when compared to the breakout success of actors from *Band of Brothers* and *The Pacific*. However, this HBO miniseries remains one of the network’s best. Based on Evan Wright’s book about his experiences embedded with the U.S. Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and created by the team behind *The Wire* (David Simon and Ed Burns), the show offers a realistic and unbiased look at the early months of the war. It stars a young Alexander Skarsgård as the remarkably composed Staff Sergeant Brad “Iceman” Colbert. It’s a gripping, violent, and unflinching portrayal, and stands as one of the most impactful depictions of that period in recent years.

2. Show Me a Hero (2015)

Looking back, it’s hard to believe there was a time before Oscar Isaac was a household name. But before he hit true stardom with films like *Drive* and *Inside Llewyn Davis*, he delivered a truly remarkable performance in the HBO miniseries *Show Me a Hero*. The series, based on a true story about the mayor of Yonkers, New York, and the fierce resistance to a new public housing project, really stuck with me. What’s particularly impressive is the creative team behind it – David Simon and William F. Zorzi, both known for their work on *The Wire*, along with Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis. It was a critically praised show that, frankly, didn’t get nearly the attention it deserved. Isaac is fantastic, of course, but the series also offers a really powerful and honest look at racism and the ways bias is built into our systems.

3. The Night Of (2016)

If you enjoy crime dramas, you likely remember *The Night Of*, the gripping miniseries starring Riz Ahmed as a college student accused of murder in New York City, and John Turturro as his sharp lawyer. The show, which is based on a British series called *Criminal Justice*, was in development for years, and originally James Gandolfini and Robert De Niro were considered for Turturro’s role. The version we ultimately saw focused on the terrifying uncertainty of a suspect who can’t remember what happened, and that feeling of dread is present throughout every episode. Combined with outstanding performances from Ahmed, Turturro, and Michael Kenneth Williams (of *The Wire*), it’s easily one of the best crime shows ever made.

4.The Young Pope (2016)

HBO’s miniseries, *The Young Pope*, playfully explores what would happen if a young pope came to power. Despite being a bit over-the-top, it’s surprisingly captivating – so much so that it spawned a sequel, *The New Pope*. Jude Law plays Lenny Belardo, a New York cardinal who unexpectedly becomes Pope Pius XIII. The series follows Pius XIII as he deals with the complexities of the Vatican and tries to bring significant changes to the church. Though he comes across as arrogant and dismissive, his behavior hides a deeper vulnerability that only his childhood caretaker and advisor, played by Diane Keaton, understands.

5. Mosaic (2018)

When many companies were experimenting with “interactive television,” HBO created the murder mystery miniseries *Mosaic*, directed by Steven Soderbergh. The show stars Sharon Stone as Olivia Lake, a children’s book author who has been murdered, and follows her sister and friends as they try to find the killer. Originally, viewers could watch *Mosaic* as a traditional series or use an app to explore the story like a puzzle, piecing together clues from different scenes and documents to solve the crime themselves. Unfortunately, the app is no longer available. Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon intended *Mosaic* to be told from multiple perspectives, blurring the lines between who was right and wrong.

6. Sharp Objects (2018)

Before becoming famous for *Gone Girl*, Gillian Flynn wrote *Sharp Objects*, a dark and atmospheric Southern gothic novel about a reporter investigating murders in her hometown. The HBO miniseries stars Amy Adams as Camille Preaker, a troubled alcoholic who returns to confront her past and a difficult relationship with her mother (played by Patricia Clarkson). While solving the case, Camille also reconnects with her half-sister (Eliza Scanlen). The show is known for its dark mood, oppressive heat, and unsettling atmosphere, and it was the last project directed by Jean-Marc Vallée before his death in 2021.

7. Watchmen (2019)

If a new adaptation of *Watchmen* was going to happen, the HBO series certainly took a wildly unconventional approach. It reimagines the *Watchmen* universe in the present day, continuing the story of masked vigilantes after the original comic’s conclusion. Created by Damon Lindelof, known for *Lost* and *The Leftovers*, the show delivers the complex storytelling and unique atmosphere you’d expect from him. The series is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a masked hero, played by Regina King, investigates the police chief’s murder amidst rising white supremacist activity, and discovers connections between current events and the original *Watchmen* storyline.

8. I May Destroy You (2020)

Michaela Coel, the creator of *Chewing Gum*, is the driving force behind *I May Destroy You*, a TV show that perfectly embodies a single artist’s vision. Coel also stars as Arabella, a writer who becomes well-known through social media and her first book. Her life is turned upside down after she is assaulted at a party, and the series follows her journey to understand what happened that night. Throughout the show, we also see Arabella’s friends—played by a mostly Black British cast—dealing with their own personal challenges.

9. We Are Who We Are (2020)

Luca Guadagnino is a highly acclaimed film director, but his HBO series, *We Are Who We Are*, doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This coming-of-age drama, set on a US military base in Italy in 2016, follows two 14-year-olds (Jack Dylan Grazer and Jordan Christine Seamón) as they navigate the complexities of teenage life – friendships, first crushes, and figuring out who they are. The show is known for its quiet, personal approach, focusing on the small, meaningful moments that build up a life, making even the simplest seconds feel important.

10. Irma Vep (2022)

HBO’s *Irma Vep* is a truly unique show, and one of the network’s most inventive. Created by Olivier Assayas, it’s both a reimagining and a continuation of his earlier film with the same title. The show cleverly satirizes the current obsession with sequels and reboots, while simultaneously redefining what those things can be. Alicia Vikander stars as an American actress who chooses to work on a French remake of a classic silent film series, stepping away from big Hollywood productions. Like the original film, the series explores the blurring lines between the actress, her character, and the increasingly strange mystery surrounding the film.

2025-10-09 20:57