{"id":515135,"date":"2026-01-14T09:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/515135\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:03:11","slug":"new-game-of-thrones-series-gets-franchise-worst-rt-score-among-debut-seasons-comic-book-movies-and-superhero-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/515135\/","title":{"rendered":"New Game of Thrones Series Gets Franchise Worst RT Score Among Debut Seasons – Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"

HBO\u2019s<\/strong> newest<\/strong> Game of Thrones spinoff<\/strong> is making headlines, but not exactly for the reason fans might expect. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms<\/a><\/strong> has debuted to solid reviews<\/strong>, though it currently holds the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score<\/strong> of any series in the franchise.<\/p>\n

What critics are saying about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in reviews<\/p>\n

HBO\u2019s latest Westeros entry is earning praise for its heart, humor, and refreshing restraint. IGN<\/a> calls it \u201cthe most purely enjoyable and heartfelt excursion to Westeros in some time,\u201d highlighting the chemistry between Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell as Ser Duncan and Egg.<\/p>\n

The BBC<\/a> describes the series as \u201ca total delight from start to finish,\u201d noting its \u201clightness of touch\u201d and Monty Python-style absurdity, balanced with \u201ceye-watering violence\u201d that roots it firmly in Westeros.<\/p>\n

Variety<\/a> sees the show\u2019s smaller scale as a strength. \u201cMinor Game of Thrones \u2014 and that\u2019s a good thing,\u201d reviewer Alison Herman writes. The series trades palace intrigue for a grounded focus on ordinary characters and \u201ca pragmatic and pessimistic worldview.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Hollywood Reporter<\/a> calls it \u201csmaller, smarter, funnier and more charming,\u201d with a \u201cloose hangout comedy\u201d vibe and a strong six-episode arc. Its success, they argue, lies in the natural dynamic between Dunk and Egg: \u201ca perfect comic duo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Critics agree the show stands out for its simplicity, emotional clarity, and character-driven storytelling. Empire<\/a> sums it up as \u201clow-stakes, high-reward.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms\u2019 Rotten Tomatoes score revealed<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms holds an 83% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> and carries a Certified Fresh rating. Critics have responded positively to its debut, praising its tone, cast chemistry, and grounded storytelling, while Rotten Tomatoes has not yet posted an audience score.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it compares to the franchise\u2019s earlier seasons:<\/p>\n