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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: 26M Viewers, Casting Controversy

3/3/2026

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The HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has drawn 26 million global viewers since its January 18 premiere.
Tanzyn Crawford, who plays Tanselle, faced backlash over her casting.
In Wonderland magazine, she said she felt intimidated by the show's strong fan connection and noted race-related negativity.
The series centers on two white male characters, Dunk and Egg, and has been praised for a non-woke narrative.

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The HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has drawn 26 million global viewers since its January 18 premiere.
Tanzyn Crawford, who plays Tanselle, faced backlash over her casting.
In Wonderland magazine, she said she felt intimidated by the show's strong fan connection and noted race-related negativity.
The series centers on two white male characters, Dunk and Egg, and has been praised for a non-woke narrative.