“Hard Salt Beef” Review – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Season 1, Episode 2 [South of King’s Landing Podcast]

In the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Dunk gets a yes, but we’re still an episode away from seeing him take part in the games.

Takeaways From This Week

• The show’s pacing is slower than in the previous series.
• Dunk’s character is portrayed as a sincere and somewhat bumbling knight.
• Egg’s background hints at a deeper connection to the Targaryens.
• The jousting competition is set to be a brutal and significant event.
• Character interactions provide both humour and depth to the story.
• Foreshadowing is evident in Dunk’s journey andthe challenges ahead.
• The series is building towards a climax with the jousting competition.
• Dunk’s motivations are tied to proving himself and honouring his master.
• The dynamic between Dunk and Egg adds a layer of charm to the narrative.
• The show has been renewed for a second season, indicating potential for further character development.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: Hard Salt Beef
• 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.
• Director: Owen Harris
• Writer: Aziza Barnes, Ira Parker
• Cast: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawfor, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton

Hosts:

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• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

South of King’s Landing Credits:

• Intro & Outro Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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• South of King’s Landing Art: Cherie Henriques
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