Whatever Happened to Grown-Up Movies for Kids?

“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” HBO’s miniature “Game of Thrones” spinoff about a new-minted knight at a crowded tourney, is a welcome change from the grim and ponderous aspects of George R.R. Martin’s extended universe — more Renaissance Faire than medieval dungeon, with brighter colors and livelier spirits than the grueling “House of the Dragon.” And watching its basically heroic protagonist head for his semi-happy ending, I had an unexpected thought: My 10-year-old would really like this show.

Unfortunately for our family’s viewing options, it’s still a “Game of Thrones” spinoff, which means it features gore and profanity and frontal male nudity and the most savage scenes of tourney combat I’ve had........

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