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

In a recent blog post, Martin confirmed the six-episode series' completion at HBO, anticipating a release "later this year," possibly in the fall. Unlike his previous experience with House of the Dragon, Martin expressed enthusiastic approval.

"Having viewed all six episodes (the final two in rough cuts), I was captivated," Martin wrote. "Dunk and Egg have always held a special place in my heart, and the actors portraying them are simply phenomenal. The entire cast delivers outstanding performances. Prepare yourselves for the introduction of the Laughing Storm and Tanselle Too-Tall!"

He described the series as a loyal adaptation of The Hedge Knight, the inaugural novella in the Dunk and Egg series. "It's as faithful an adaptation as one could reasonably expect," he stated, adding a touch of self-deprecating humor regarding his known perspectives on adaptations.

However, Martin cautioned viewers expecting high-octane action. "While there's a thrilling, large-scale fight sequence, dragons, massive battles, and White Walkers are absent," he explained. "This is a character-driven narrative emphasizing duty, honor, and the essence of chivalry."

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon Targaryen (Egg). Although several months from its premiere, HBO has already unveiled several images and a short teaser trailer.

Martin concluded his post with a playful reference to his long-awaited novel, The Winds of Winter: "Next up is 'The Sworn Sword,' the second Dunk & Egg tale. And once The Winds of Winter is finished, I'll need to tackle 'The Village Hero' and the other stories awaiting these characters. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll all remind me!"