Loved ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’? Watch these next
Loved ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’? Watch these next
From bigger Westeros epics to gritty medieval sagas and one unexpected space pick, here’s where to go next.
If there’s one show I was most excited to watch this year, it was “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” And I’m so happy to say it totally lived up to the hype. Not only is it way funnier than I thought it would be, but it also has all the heart and character-driven drama that makes everything in the “Game of Thrones” universe so good, just with more bodily function jokes. Season 1 wrapped Sunday, Feb. 22, and now that Dunk and Egg have ridden off for now, there’s a very specific giant-knight-sized-hole in the lineup. It’s not as easy as just watching “more fantasy.” It’s grounded medieval grit, knightly honor, a little road-trip energy, and moments that make you laugh right before someone gets knocked off a horse. If that’s what hooked you, these four shows live in that same armored lane. Here’s what to watch next if you loved “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.”
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive 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 last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Loved ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’? Watch ‘Game of Thrones’
Okay, yes. Obvious pick, but hear me out. If what you loved about “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” was just being back in Westeros, seeing banners fly and knights swear fealty, then “Game of Thrones” is the full epic version of that world. Same castles, same houses, same Targaryen legacy looming in the background. You go from one knight trying to earn his place to an entire continent tearing itself apart over power. The tournaments are bigger, the battles are massive, and the political scheming is on another level.
Now, tone-wise? It’s a totally different animal. “Game of Thrones” is darker, meaner, and way more tragic. There’s almost none of that Dunk-style silliness. No awkward road-trip banter to lighten the mood. It’s brutal, sprawling, and sometimes devastating. But if you liked seeing Westeros from ground level in “Knight,” this is how you zoom out and see the entire machine. Just be ready for a lot more blood and a lot fewer jokes.
Game of Thrones
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night’s Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Check out: ‘House of the Dragon’
If “Knight” made you want more Targaryen history specifically, “House of the Dragon” is where you go next. This is the same world, same iron-throne obsession, just 200 years earlier and with way more dragons circling overhead. It’s packed with royal politics, family tension, and that suffocating feeling that one bad decision could light the whole realm on fire.
But again, don’t expect Dunk energy here. This is heavy and serious, with almost no humor. Where “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is about one good guy trying to joust and do the right thing, “House of the Dragon” is about powerful people making very bad choices and dragging everyone else down with them. It’s more complex, more violent, and way more dragon-forward. If you loved the Westerosi setting but want higher stakes and bigger spectacle, this scratches that itch immediately.
House of the Dragon
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
Watch next: ‘The Last Kingdom’
This is probably the closest tonal cousin to “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” “The Last Kingdom” drops you into medieval England. There are no dragons or magic, just swords, mud, shields, and men arguing about destiny. It follows Uhtred, a Saxon raised by Vikings, who’s constantly caught between worlds. That grounded, boots-in-the-dirt realism feels very similar to what “Knight” was doing. You get big battles, tight-knit groups of warriors, and a strong code of honor guiding the main character.
The difference is that “The Last Kingdom” leans more dramatic and is occasionally pretty brutal. It’s based in real history, not fantasy, so the stakes feel a little heavier and less whimsical. But the camaraderie? The banter? The sense of a wandering warrior navigating shifting loyalties? That’s all here. If you loved the medieval grit and character-driven focus of Dunk’s journey, this is a perfect next ride.
The Last Kingdom
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
Wildcard pick: ‘The Mandalorian’
Stay with me. Yes, “The Mandalorian” is sci-fi. Yes, it’s in space. But emotionally? It’s weirdly close to “Knight.” You’ve got a big armored warrior with a strict personal code. You’ve got a smaller, smarter companion who constantly shifts the dynamic. And you’ve got that wandering, town-to-town structure where each stop feels like its own little adventure.
The tone’s different, sure. It’s more hopeful and family-friendly, and the humor comes from Grogu being adorable instead of someone getting knocked into the mud. But that central duo energy? That quiet bond growing between protector and kid? That’s Dunk and Egg all over again, just with blasters instead of lances. If what you really loved about “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” was the heart under all that armor, this one hits surprisingly hard.
The Mandalorian
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.
More to watch after finishing ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’:
‘Vikings’ | Netflix
Vikings
The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar’s band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.
‘Rome’ | HBO Max
Rome
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
‘The Witcher’ | Netflix
The Witcher
Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
‘Shōgun’ | Hulu
Shōgun
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.