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House of the Dragonis all the craze right now for those who have religiously watched the eight seasons ofGame of Thrones.In fact, there are many who have started watching the spin-off without having seen a single episode of the O.G. series. But now, it looks like the Emma D’Arcy-starrer might soon be getting some serious competition.
Game of Thronesis coming out with yet another spin-off series titledA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.Production has already begun and fans got the first look into the show which can give them a clue on what they should be expecting. While everything looks so good so far, it may never be enough to undo whatGame of Thronesdid in its final season.
Game of ThronesGets Another Spin-Off
The production of HBO’sA Knight of the Seven Kingdomshas started in Belfast, Ireland. The spin-off is based onGeorge R.R. Martin’s novel,The Hedge Knight,which is the first of three in theDunk and Eggnovellas. The show will follow the exploits of Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg.
The story is set about 72 years after the events ofHouse of the Dragonand 100 years beforeGame of Thrones.According to the logline (viaDeadline),
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.
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.
As for the cast, five actors have signed in for the prequel series –Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings, andSam Spruell. In the same order, these actors are all set to play the roles of Aerion Targaryen, Baelor Targaryen, Tanselle, Ser Lyonel Baratheon, and Maekar Targaryen.
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The first three episodes of season one will be directed by Sarah Adina Smith and the remaining three will be the responsibility of Owen Harris. The spin-off will be released sometime in late 2025.
The Spin-Offs Can’t Fill the Wounds Given byGame of Thrones
So far,House of the Dragonhas been performing exceptionally and the show has gotten itself a steadfast and loyal group of supporters who eagerly wait for new episodes to drop. We expect nothing less fromA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
However, despite the success ofHoTDand the possible triumph of the upcoming spin-off, a majority of fans are still upset with how things ended withGame of Thrones.
Fans have had high hopes for aspectacular endingfor the fantasy drama but while it was “spectacular,” it was not at all what anyone was expecting, and not in a good way. Whether it was rushed storytelling or plot inconsistencies, fans were left disappointed with how things ended.
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One of the biggest reasons behind the last season’s negative reception wasEmilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen whose rapid descent into madness and subsequent destruction of King’s Landing left fans shocked and confused. According to a majority of fans, the shift in Daenerys’ character was too sudden, even though there were hints of her potential ruthlessness throughout the series.
In fact, season 8 is the only season with aRotten Tomatoesrating lower than 90%. The final season was given a low rating of 55% with the critical consensus stating that it“shortchanges the women of Westeros, sacrificing satisfying character arcs for spectacular set-pieces in its mad dash to the finish line.”The audience rating is even lower at 30%.
Therefore, when the first look ofA Knight of the Seven Kingdomswas revealed, fans had a lot to say:
It’s dead in the same way Star Wars is dead.Sure, it continues, but it doesn’t remove the permanent stain.
Game of Thrones spinoffs/prequels may be a fun watch, but nothing changes that atrocious ending which will always affect how people view them.
— EldritchTruth (@eldritch_truth9)June 30, 2025
Can they just remake the last two seasons instead?
— BIG DOG (@1stDownChiefs)July 29, 2025
Season 8 should be canon a new season 8 would be good
— D_Hashtag❼ (@FadKizo)June 28, 2025
They’re making everything but a redo for season 8 smh
— #30 (@Amirkhwann)June 07, 2025
How many more spinoffs are they going to make to undo their mistakes for season 8 of GOT???
— Shanghai Sharks scout (@mynameisrome_)June 07, 2025
It looks like it doesn’t matter how well the spin-offs perform, fans will always be upset about the disappointment that was season 8.
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you’re able to find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
