POPZ-CULTURE Series Reviews – A knight of the seven kingdoms Season 1 (2025)

Genre: Fantasy, action, adventure, drama

Rated: 18

Creators: George R. R. Martin, Ira Parker

Starring: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings

NOTE: This recommendation refers to the first two episodes of the season.

Since the success and controversial ending of Game of Thrones, a second spin-off series is coming. House of the Dragon may not have approached the quality and complexity of the original series, but the conflicts of the Targaryen dynasty have captured our attention. A knight of the seven kingdoms, however, takes a completely different path. Instead of power struggles affecting the whole of Westeros, it tells a much smaller-scale but very personal story.

Ser Duncan, the hedge knight (Peter Claffey), mourns his former master as he travels through the Seven Kingdoms. His great dream is to one day become a member of the Kingsguard. House Targaryen will soon hold a jousting tournament, where he can finally prove his worth. He is accompanied along the way by his young, outspoken squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). Many trials await them on their adventures, which will require not only sheer courage and strength, but also their camaraderie.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms presents Westeros with an approach that has been forgotten over the years. Through Dunk and Egg’s subjective filter, we get to know the dragon-ruled land, which feels much closer to the original spirit of the books. By focusing on interpersonal relationships, individual motivations, and everyday realities, it has managed to make the world of Game of Thrones interesting again. The dialogue is flavorful and well-written, while the visuals are sophisticated yet restrained. Instead of the grandeur of King’s Landing, we are greeted by the dust of the streets and the rawness of the villages. This is a very strong concept, as it makes the up-and-coming, noble-hearted hero much more relatable than the royal scions hungry for power. As it is a completely independent story set a hundred years before the main series, it is also perfect for attracting new viewers. Long-time fans will be delighted to see legendary characters previously known only from the pages of books.

We can imagine that the series’ greatest strength, its character-driven narrative, will strike some viewers as a weakness and cause them to lose interest. For now, there is no sign of grandeur, spectacular clashes, or intricate storylines set in multiple locations. For us, however, its greatness lies in its simplicity. Another, more problematic feature of the production is that even the second episode felt a bit like filler. We hope that, contrary to current trends, they will not artificially extend the series, diluting it with completely uninteresting details and tailoring it to multiple seasons.

A knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a down-to-earth fantasy series that focuses on the characters’ emotions, individual destinies, and personal relationships with each other. Based on what we’ve seen so far, it will be a regular part of our streaming schedule, and we recommend it to everyone.

How do you like the series? Will you watch it? Let us know in the comments. We’ll be back soon to introduce another series from the current streaming lineup. In the meantime, follow us on social media and pop a big bowl of delicious POPZ popcorn to enjoy while watching at home.