# A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| IMDb | 9/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker |
| Platform | HBO Max |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (6 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026–present) is a Fantasy, Adventure, Drama series created by George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker, streaming on HBO Max. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (94%), audience ratings (78%), Metascore (75/100), IMDb (9/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Smaller, kinder and more soulful than its franchise siblings — a winning two-hander proving Westeros doesn't need dragons to soar, just a good knight, a sharp squire and a stubborn conscience.

## Synopsis

A century before Game of Thrones, hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his small bald squire Egg wander a Westeros still ruled by Targaryens — earning their bread at tourneys and keeping vows nobody pays them to keep. Adapted from George R.R. Martin's Dunk & Egg novellas, the six-episode first season trades dynastic slaughter for a warmer, funnier road story, building toward a jousting tournament where one act of conscience carries the weight of a war.

## Cast

Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings

## Common questions

**Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms worth watching?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms holds a 84% Celluloid Score. It comes recommended overall. Smaller, kinder and more soulful than its franchise siblings — a winning two-hander proving Westeros doesn't need dragons to soar, just a good knight, a sharp squire and a stubborn conscience.

**Where can I stream A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms streams on HBO Max. It ran for 1 season (2026–present).

**Who created A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was created by George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker.

**What is the Celluloid Score of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 78%, Metascore 75/100, IMDb 9/10, and fan score 82%.

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