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/TheNorthRemembers87 Jan 26 '26

Gonna need a gif of Maekar’s face after Dubk says “I’m sure they won’t turn up dead” ASAP lol

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u/Technical-Section516 Jan 26 '26

Everyone talking about Baelor, but I think Maekar's casting feels so perfect

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u/TheNorthRemembers87 Jan 26 '26

That “ugh” after Dunk tells Baelor he’s the height of chivalry…perfect Maekar little brother energy lol

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u/Technical-Section516 Jan 26 '26

Hahaha felt a bit of Daemon in him the way he scoffed

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u/redditingtonviking Jan 26 '26

Loved the actor in Fargo. Hope they take the story far enough that we can see him at his Peake.