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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: Simply brilliant GoT prequel proves fantasy doesn’t always need dragons or wars

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: Simply brilliant GoT prequel proves fantasy doesn’t always need dragons or wars

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Creator: Ira Parker Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawford, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton, Sam Spruell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel Rating: ★★★★.5 Minus that final season (which we shall not talk about from hereon), Game of Thrones really set the standard for world-building in the fantasy genre on television. Since then, a Lord of the Rings spinoff, The Wheel of Time, and even House of the Dragon fell short. The mistake all of them made was that in going bigger and grander, they sacrificed what truly makes fantasy click – the characters and their motivations. The Lord of the Rings was never about how grand Mount Doom looked or which Balrog was scarier. It worked because we connected with Frodo. Harry Potter became a fan-favourite not because WB filled it with Oscar winners and spent hundreds of millions on VFX, but because the audience resonated with the original trio. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell shine in this …

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale episode review bombed by Breaking Bad fans even before release: ‘For Heisenberg’

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale episode review bombed by Breaking Bad fans even before release: ‘For Heisenberg’

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The finale of the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the newest spinoff of Game of Thrones, airs today (Monday morning in many countries and Sunday evening in others). But even before the episode was released, it was already generating thousands of reviews and ratings on IMDb (Internet Movie Database). And it wasn’t the fans of the show who were flooding with 10/10 ratings, but Breaking Bad fans, who review-bombed the episode, as ‘revenge’ for A Knight…fans review-bombing the Breaking Bad S05 episode Ozymandias last week. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell. The Morrow review bombed before release The Morrow, the sixth and final episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1, airs on HBO Max (and JioHotstar in India) on Monday morning Indian time. But by Sunday, the episode already had over 20k reviews on IMDb, many of which were 1/10. Many fans left reviews, stating they were Breaking Bad fans and rating the episode low in revenge for Ozymandias. There were …

Breaking Bad vs A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: How fan war toppled TV’s only 10/10 IMDb score after 13 years | Television News

Breaking Bad vs A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: How fan war toppled TV’s only 10/10 IMDb score after 13 years | Television News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 21, 2026 06:27 PM IST Breaking Bad is one of the most loved shows in the history of television and its fans have stayed fiercely loyal even more than a decade after it ended. Its Season 5, Episode 14, Ozymandias, long held a 10/10 rating on IMDb. This week, however, that perfect score slipped. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO For the first time since it aired in 2013, Ozymandias dropped to 9.9. And the reason appears to be a brewing ratings battle between fan communities. Breaking Bad’s perfect score challenged by A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms This seems to be related with the release of Episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel based on George R.R. Martin’s novellas. The episode, titled In the Name of the Mother, premiered on February 15 and briefly matched Ozymandias with a perfect 10/10 on IMDb, making it only the second TV episode to achieve that milestone. Set nearly a century before the events of Game of Thrones, A …

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms vs Breaking Bad: Review bombing knocks ‘perfect’ TV episode off top spot after 13 years

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms vs Breaking Bad: Review bombing knocks ‘perfect’ TV episode off top spot after 13 years

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About Breaking Bad Ozymandias, directed by Rian Johnson, aired in September 2013 as the 14th episode of the final season of Breaking Bad. The show, starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows ever made, if not the greatest. The episode, which features a major character death, is pivotal to the climax that leads to the series finale. It has been called ‘the best hour of television’ by many outlets. Breaking Bad ended in 2013, and was followed by a spinoff – Better Call Saul – which many regard as just as good as the main series, along with a film, El Camino. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Created by Ira Parker, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on George RR Martin’s novella collection of the same name. It stars Peter Claffey as Dunk, a hedge knight, who finds an unlikely squire in Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), actually Prince Aegon Targaryen in disguise. The show has received universal acclaim. The final episode of season …

Netizens review Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms; ‘poop scene’ draws criticism

Netizens review Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms; ‘poop scene’ draws criticism

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The Game of Thrones universe is back, and this time, audiences are surprisingly upbeat about it. HBO’s latest spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is being praised by viewers as a refreshing, more humorous take on George R.R. Martin’s world. If early reactions are anything to go by, the show might just outshine its predecessor. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms About the series The series goes back in time and follows a humble hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), long before the Targaryen wars and the Iron Throne’s political scheming. Joining him is a bald young squire named Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), as the pair journey through tournaments, meet nobles from the Targaryen and Baratheon houses, and stumble into adventures that are more human than high fantasy. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas — The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword, and The Mystery Knight — the show offers a stripped-down story about knighthood and friendship in Westeros. Unlike Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, …

7 Hollywood OTT Shows and Films Out This Week (January 19-25, 2026): A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal and Afterburn

7 Hollywood OTT Shows and Films Out This Week (January 19-25, 2026): A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal and Afterburn

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A new week is upon us, and here’s everything the digital platforms are offering this week in English for fans to check out. From a romantic getaway to a compelling thriller, check out our list of OTT releases this week. 1. A Knight of the Seven KingdomsSet in the time before the happenings of the famed Game of Thrones spin-off series in the land of Westeros, and based on Tales of Dunk and Egg, it is the third television series in Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire franchise. It follows the story of a demanding titular hedge knight named Ser Duncan the Tall (Drunk) and his squire Aegon Targaryen (Egg). Covering their unlikely friendship and their following adventures heading to the infamous wall. Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton, Daniel Monks, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Edward Ashley Director: Ira Parker, George R. R. Martin (Creators) Genre: Fantasy Drama, Comedy-Drama Language: English Where to watch: HBO, HBO Max, JioHotstar, OTTplay Premium Streaming Date: January 18, …

Web series to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other OTT platforms

Web series to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other OTT platforms

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Lupin Season Four This captivating Netflix series will come back to the streaming service to delight viewers with its latest season. The narrative will continue from where it left off in Season 3. Assane Diop was apprehended for the theft of the Black Pearl. Season 4 will carry on this narrative. The series will be accessible for streaming on Netflix beginning January 1st. Freedom at Midnight Season 2 This series debuted on November 15th of the previous year. The narrative and characters garnered extensive affection from viewers, and the series was positively embraced. Created by Nikhil Advani, the series will make its comeback with a new season, streaming on SonyLIV from January 9th. The second season will illustrate the harsh consequences of the India-Pakistan partition. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web Emraan Hashmi is poised to make waves on OTT with his upcoming series. The reveal of this new series has already provided fans with a New Year’s present, and viewers are excitedly anticipating it. The series teaser is out, showcasing Emraan Hashmi in the role of …

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: GoT stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Fabien Frankel welcome new cast: Watch

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: GoT stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Fabien Frankel welcome new cast: Watch

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Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ stars came together for a panel at the CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil. The panel included Peter Claffey, who plays Ser Duncan the Tall, aka Dunk, and Dexter Sol Ansell, who essays Dunk’s squire, Prince Aegon Targaryen, known as Egg. Still from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trailer(YouTube/HBO Max) Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Fabien Frankel welcome new cast According to The Hollywood Reporter, the event featured the launch of a new trailer for the show. In addition, fans got to see special video messages sent by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau of Game of Thrones and Fabien Frankel from House of the Dragon. The two welcomed the new stars into the world of Westeros. “I just want to say hi, and I want to welcome the new guy and wish him all the best of luck,” Coster-Waldau said in his video message. “Just friendly advice: Try to keep all of your limbs intact.” Frankel also welcomed the newest members of the Game of Thrones multiverse: “Now, I hear …