Accent complaint revives as Game of Thrones star Richard Madden's Netflix show echoes 2-season Prime Video thriller

Accent criticism returns

Madden became widely known as Robb Stark in Game of Thrones, then took on roles in action-focused series including Bodyguard and Citadel. His American accent in Citadel drew criticism from viewers and critics.

The trailer for Trinity, released on November 4, 2026, has brought similar comments. Some viewers may find the accent distracting, while familiarity with Madden’s British or Scottish speech could also shape how it sounds to them.

A new thriller takes shape

Madden plays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston in Trinity. Gugu Mbatha-Raw co-stars as Commander Katherine Decker, and the trailer offers few details about the story. Madden reunites with Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio for the series. The article describes the project as a thriller and anticipates twists, while noting that the trailer has already focused attention on Madden’s accent.

Citadel handled it differently

Citadel’s first season revealed that Madden’s character, Mason Kane, also known as Kyle Conroy, was not actually American. His accent was presented as fake, making it part of the character’s story.

Trinity may not be able to use the same explanation without repeating that device. Whether the accent becomes a distraction in the finished series remains to be seen; the trailer alone has renewed the discussion.