'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Episode 4 Lands Highest IMDb Score

Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has reached a 9.7 IMDb score, tying the highest rating across the Game of Thrones franchise. It equals Season 3, Episode 9, "The Rains of Castamere," the final two episodes of Season 6, "The Battle of the Bastards" and "The Winds of Winter," and matches House of the Dragon's Season 2, Episode 4, "The Red Dragon and the Gold." The show's quieter, dragon-less, character-driven approach initially divided viewers, but praise has grown by the fourth episode.

Episode 3, 'The Squire,' revealed Egg's Targaryen lineage in a moment fans called 'fantastic,' and Episode 4 has led many to describe the series as 'absolutely perfect.' Following recent revelations, Ser Duncan finds himself facing a trial by seven and must recruit six companions to survive.

Viewers have highlighted the episode's use of the classic Game of Thrones theme and its steady build across a short runtime, though an early release ahead of the Super Bowl means a longer wait for Episode 5.