prequel

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“Part prequel, part re-examination,” promises PBS, which is running the show through April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The "Outlander effect" is set to continue as the show branches into a prequel story about the parents of the original hero Jamie, and his wife Claire, played by Caitriona Balfe.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

So “A Knight of the Seven Kingdom” takes place around 78 years after the events of its fellow “Game of Thrones” prequel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Granted, this prequel has a pretty impressive supporting cast in Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close going full Cruella-level camp.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

Then there’s the new “Game of Thrones” prequel.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025