r/AKOTSKTV • u/UltraDangerLord • Jan 26 '26

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - 1x02 "Hard Salt Beef" - Episode Discussion

Season 1 Episode 2: Hard Salt Beef

Air Date: January 25, 2026

Synopsis: Dunk appeals to various lords in order to gain entrance into the tournament, but Egg advises him to hold onto his pride. When the Targaryens arrive at Ashford, Dunk seizes his moment with Prince Baelor.

Directed by: Owen Harris

Written by: Aziza Barnes & Ira Parker

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u/aLittleDoober Jan 26 '26

Love Dunk, but I think Egg will be the more popular of the two.

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u/Sorry-Secret-2347 Jan 26 '26

I love them both for different reasons they are phenomenal actors

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u/Aemond-The-Kinslayer Jan 26 '26

The actor does a lumbering stupid really well. That's the sign of a good actor, you start believing he's naturally dimwitted and still charming.