George R.R. Martin, the acclaimed author of A Song of Ice and Fire, has declared HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones prequel series, a remarkably faithful adaptation.

In a recent blog post, Martin revealed that the six-episode series has completed production and is slated for release later this year, possibly in the fall. Unlike his previous experience with House of the Dragon, Martin expressed enthusiastic approval, stating he's "loved" the series after viewing all six episodes. He particularly praised the casting of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Prince Aegon Targaryen (Dexter Sol Ansell), also known as Dunk and Egg, highlighting their exceptional performances. He also teased viewers to anticipate the introduction of memorable characters like the Laughing Storm and Tanselle Too-Tall.

Martin emphasized the series' fidelity to The Hedge Knight, the first Dunk and Egg novella. He described the adaptation as "as faithful as a reasonable man could hope for," acknowledging his own reputation for meticulous attention to detail.

However, Martin cautioned viewers expecting non-stop action. While a significant fight scene is included, the series prioritizes character development and thematic exploration of duty, honor, and chivalry, foregoing the dragons, large-scale battles, and White Walkers featured in other installments.

Though the premiere is still months away, HBO has already unveiled several images and a short teaser trailer.

Martin concluded his post with a playful reminder of his ongoing work on The Winds of Winter, hinting at future Dunk & Egg adaptations, including The Sworn Sword and The Village Hero.