A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4: Release Date, Viewing Guide, and Spoiler Recap
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is turning up the intensity as Dunk edges closer to entering the Ashford Meadow tournament. If you’re curious about Egg’s latest developments, scroll to the spoiler section at the end for full details. This series trades the sprawling scope of earlier GRRM adaptations for a tighter, more grounded focus.
Release date and viewing plan
- Episode 4, titled Seven, lands earlier this week to dodge the Super Bowl, premiering at 12:01am PT / 3:01am ET on Friday.
- The show’s traditional Sunday linear air date remains: Sunday, February 8, at 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET.
- For those watching in other regions, a VPN can let you stream on the same schedule as the U.S. broadcast. You’ll still need a subscription, but options include paying with a gift card or using on-demand services like Amazon Prime.
- Quick timezone snapshot for Sunday viewing:
- 12:00am in Brazil (Feb 9)
- 3:00am in the UK (Feb 9)
- 4:00am Central European Time (Feb 9)
- 8:30am India Standard Time (Feb 9)
- 2:00pm Australia (Feb 9)
- 4:00pm New Zealand (Feb 9)
Episode count and schedule
- The first season consists of six episodes. Here’s the current rollout:
- Episode 1 — The Hedge Knight — January 18, 2026
- Episode 2 — Hard Salt Beef — January 25, 2026
- Episode 3 — The Squire — February 1, 2026
- Episode 4 — Seven — February 6/8, 2026
- Episode 5 — In the Name of the Mother — February 15, 2026
- Episode 6 — TBA — February 22, 2026
Episode 3 recap (Spoilers ahead)
- Dunk and Egg grow closer as they train and bond, sharing lighthearted moments and small adventures around daily knightly life.
- Aerion’s true colors shine during a joust, where the Prince deliberately wounds his opponent’s horse, shocking the crowd.
- A fortune teller delivers a chilling prophecy for Egg, foretelling a king’s rise and a fiery demise, sparking unease.
- Dunk considers a bribery offer tied to the Ashford tournament and weighs the ethical cost of accepting it.
- Egg tries to ignore the ominous words while watching Tanselle’s puppet show, which features a dragon being slain.
- Tensions erupt when Aerion retaliates against perceived slights, breaking Tanselle’s fingers. Dunk intervenes and lands a blow that injures the Prince.
- Aerion escalates, ordering his guards to harm Dunk’s teeth. Egg intercedes, halts the attack, and shocks everyone by revealing his royal lineage as Aerion’s brother.
If you’re hunting for more context on related realms, you’ll find additional coverage on upcoming spin-offs and companion series as they’re announced.