Game of Thrones prequel wraps first season but key character’s future remains uncertain

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24 Feb 2026 • 12:16 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • The first season of the Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has concluded.
  • The series, based on George RR Martin’s “Dunk and Egg” novellas, follows Ser Duncan the Tall and Prince Aegon Targaryen.
  • The finale depicted Prince Aegon (Egg) tricking his father, Prince Maekar Targaryen, to escape and travel with Dunk.
  • Sam Spruell, who portrays Prince Maekar, indicated he is unlikely to return for the second season.
  • Spruell confirmed that season two is currently in production and will largely adhere to the plot of the source material.

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