A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 "The Morrow": Season Finale Arrives on HBO Max
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 is now streaming. The season finale dropped on HBO Max on February 22, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET. Titled "The Morrow," the sixth and final episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 brings the curtain down on Dunk and Egg's first great Westeros adventure — and early audience reaction suggests the Game of Thrones prequel is closing its debut season on a note that is earning widespread praise across the fandom.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 "The Morrow": Official Synopsis and Runtime
HBO's official synopsis for the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 finale reads: "As Ashford mourns a great loss, Dunk considers his next move...and whether to keep Egg as his squire." The episode runs 31 minutes — tied for the shortest episode of the season alongside Episode 3. While some fans have noted the compact runtime, the brevity fits the source material precisely. The original novella, The Hedge Knight, is just 118 pages — and the writers made the deliberate choice not to pad the adaptation with invented plot points simply to inflate the episode count.
What Happened in Episode 5 That Set Up the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Finale
To understand the emotional weight entering "The Morrow," the penultimate episode must be revisited. Episode 5 is the most eventful of the season. Dunk wins the Trial of Seven against Prince Aerion Targaryen after being beaten badly throughout the combat — Egg's shouted encouragement possibly the thing that kept him standing. But the victory is immediately overshadowed. As Baelor Breakspear removes his helmet after the trial, a fatal wound to the back of his skull is revealed. The heir to the Iron Throne, who joined Dunk's side to fight for his life and honor, dies in his arms.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6: What to Expect in the Finale
The episode opens with a remorseful Dunk telling his friend Lyonel Baratheon that Baelor gave his life for him. Lyonel pushes back hard, calling Baelor a hack who fought against men sworn to protect him — men of the Kingsguard — and argued that Baelor risked nothing. Lyonel is no longer hiding his resentment against the ruling Targaryen bloodline. The most ominous moment in the teaser comes when Lyonel tells Dunk plainly: "There's a war coming" — a warning that points toward a coming rebellion against Targaryen rule as the common people's frustrations with the ruling class boil over.
The central emotional question of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6 centers on Dunk's future with his young squire:
| Key Story Thread | What's at Stake |
|---|---|
| Dunk and Egg's bond | Will Dunk keep Egg as his squire after all that's happened? |
| Dunk's guilt over Baelor | He holds himself responsible for the prince's death |
| Lyonel Baratheon's warning | "There's a war coming" — seeds of rebellion planted |
| Maekar Targaryen audience | Dunk must face the prince whose son he defeated in combat |
| Baelor's funeral pyre | The kingdom mourns what many believed could have been a great king |
Early Audience and Critical Reaction to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 6
Episode 6 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is drawing early praise as a confident, polished installment that shows how well the series understands its own identity. Without relying on cheap shocks or exaggerated spectacle, it delivers a deeply engaging hour of television that feels purposeful from beginning to end. One of the episode's biggest strengths is its control of pacing — deliberate but never slow, with scenes allowed to breathe just enough to build tension through small, careful choices: a pause before someone answers, a look that lingers a second too long, a line that means more than it says.
Full A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Episode Guide
All six episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 are now streaming on HBO Max:
| Episode | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | The Hedge Knight | Streaming now |
| Episode 2 | Heart Salt Beef | Streaming now |
| Episode 3 | The Squire | Streaming now |
| Episode 4 | Seven | Streaming now |
| Episode 5 | In the Name of the Mother | Streaming now |
| Episode 6 | The Morrow | Streaming now — Season Finale |
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2: Already Confirmed
Fans grieving the end of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 do not have to wait long for hope. HBO greenlit A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 back in November 2025. Filming began in December 2025, and the second season is scheduled to premiere in 2027. The first season adapts The Hedge Knight — the first of George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas. The two remaining published stories, The Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight, published in 2003 and 2010 respectively, will serve as the inspiration for future seasons. Dunk and Egg's Westeros is far from finished — and based on the reception to Season 1, the wait for Season 2 is going to feel very long indeed.
