A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continues its record-breaking streak with Episode 5
According to the CinemaDrame News Agency, Episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “In the Name of the Mother,” has set a new record on IMDb and become one of the most popular episodes in the history of the Game of Thrones television universe.
Shortly after airing on HBO, the episode received a perfect 10 out of 10 rating based on around 2,000 votes, surpassing Episode 4, which held a 9.7 rating, to become the highest-rated installment of the season. As expected, after a few days the score adjusted to 9.8 out of 10. Nevertheless, it remains the top episode of the season and the second-highest-rated episode in the history of Game of Thrones.
What occurred in the first hours following the episode’s release stood in stark contrast to the review-bombing that targeted the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones and several other controversial titles. Even so, such a rating remains remarkable for any series and demonstrates the passionate fanbase behind the television adaptation of the novella by George R. R. Martin. The final episodes of Game of Thrones and the two seasons of House of the Dragon did not generate this level of excitement among viewers.
Currently, “The Rains of Castamere” holds the top spot in the Game of Thrones universe on IMDb with a 9.9 rating. It is followed by “Hardhome” and “The Winds of Winter”, both rated 9.8, alongside “In the Name of the Mother.” Six episodes, including Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms titled “Seven,” have earned a 9.7 rating.
Another episode in television history to receive a perfect 10 out of 10 on IMDb is “Ozymandias” from Breaking Bad, based on approximately 300,000 votes.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, adapted from the 160-page novella The Hedge Knight — also known as Tales of Dunk & Egg — by George R. R. Martin, follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk), portrayed as a young, naïve yet courageous knight, and his young companion Aegon V Targaryen (Egg). The story is set 90 years before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire and 72 years after the events of House of the Dragon. George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker serve as writers and executive producers of the series.
