# 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: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 94/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 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 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (94%), Metascore (75/100), IMDb (9/10), TMDB fan (82%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 78%.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms worth watching?**
Yes — A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms earns a 85% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 94%, Metascore 75/100, IMDb 9/10, TMDB fan 82%. Audience snapshot is separate (78%). 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.

**Why is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms so highly rated?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms scores 85% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 94/100, Metacritic 75/100, IMDb 9/10 and TMDB fan rating 82%. The separate audience snapshot is 78%. 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. See the full breakdown on the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series page.

**Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on Netflix?**
No — A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on HBO Max?**
Yes — A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is available on HBO Max in many regions (catalogued under HBO Max on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the HBO Max app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms come out?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms first aired in 2026 and is still running (2026–present). Created by George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker; it streams on HBO Max today.

**How many seasons of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are there?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has 1 season across 6 episodes (2026–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’s 6 episodes take around 5 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms streams on HBO Max in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, and others. Created by George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker.

**How many episodes are in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has 6 episodes across 1 season (2026–present).

**What is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about?**
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…

**Who created A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?**
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was created by George R.R. Martin & Ira Parker. It is a fantasy, adventure, drama series from United States, primarily in English.

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