Don’t Expect a Red Wedding: AKotSK Episode 1 Review
By Nathanial -né Ashby- Ashtier on January 23, 2026
Join Nathan from The Nerd Social as he reviews and breaks down the pilot episode, directed by Owen Harris and co-written by George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker. Set 90 years before Game of Thrones, this smaller-scale adventure follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg on their journey to Ashford Meadows. Nathan explores the show's more intimate tone, character dynamics, and how it stays true to Martin's original work. Don't miss out on this detailed analysis, character insights, and production highlights. If you're looking for something warmer and surprisingly hopeful in the Game of Thrones universe, this might be the show for you!