HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a spin-off of Game of Thrones inspired by George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg, is set to premiere on January 18 on HBO and Max (January 19 in various regions).
Although the streaming service does not provide a free tier, there is a clever workaround: new subscribers to YouTube TV can take advantage of a free trial that includes HBO Max, allowing you to watch the initial episodes at no cost.
Fans on Twitter/X are already buzzing about the series, with live discussion threads emerging ahead of the Sunday night release at 10 PM ET on HBO Max (3 AM Monday on Sky in the UK).
If you're outside the US, a reliable VPN can help you access YouTube TV's free trial.
How to Watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for Free
Set your VPN to a US location to sign up for YouTube TV's free trial (make sure to include HBO Max in the offer).
Note: A strong VPN is essential (avoid cheap/free options). We tested several, including NordVPN, Surfshark VPN, and Express VPN, all of which work well.
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Quick Start: Using a VPN to Watch Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Free
After signing up with your VPN:
1. Open the NordVPN app.
2. Connect to a server in the USA (e.g., New York).
3. Launch YouTube TV. If it doesn’t work, try using Google Chrome's Incognito mode.
4. Add HBO Max to your YouTube TV free trial and search for Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
5. Enjoy the show at no cost.
Knight of the 7 Kingdoms Episodes & Runtimes
📺 Release schedule: Weekly on HBO and Max (Sundays in the US)
Episode 1: The Hedge Knight - Release date: January 18
Runtime: ~42 minutes
Episode 2: Hard Salt Beef – Release date: January 25
Runtime: ~33 minutes
Episode 3: The Squire – Release date: February 1
Runtime: ~31 minutes
Episode 4: Seven – Release date: February 8
Runtime: ~34 minutes
Episode 5: Title TBA – Release date: February 15
Runtime: ~37 minutes
Episode 6: Season finale (Title TBA) – Release date: February 22
Runtime: ~31 minutes
Conclusion
Early reactions to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms indicate that while it may not reach the heights of its predecessors, it remains significant for HBO and Max.
Critics have generally praised the six-episode first season, with Rotten Tomatoes reporting an 87% approval rating, Metacritic scoring it 75/100, and our own publication rating it 4/5, reflecting solid audience interest.
While official viewership figures are pending, HBO's early renewal for a second season suggests strong confidence in this new saga.
Knight of Seven Kingdoms is available on HBO Max in the US, Sky Atlantic/Now in the UK, Crave in Canada, and OSN+ in the Middle East and North Africa – and there’s a way to watch HBO Max for free.
Not in the US? You can also get a free trial of OSN Plus in Saudi Arabia, but a VPN is necessary to sign up and watch Knight of Seven Kingdoms for free.
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