'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' S1E2 'Hard Salt Beef' Review

January 27
45 mins

Episode Description

Welcome back to Story Archives! In this episode, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton dive into Season 1, Episode 2 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' titled 'Hard Salt Beef.' They discuss the show's prospects, referencing scenes from 'Game of Thrones,' and analyze the character development of Dunk and Egg. They speculate about Dunk's future in the tournament, Egg's curiosity, and how the show's lighter tone is influenced by their peasant perspective. They also touch on the portrayal of Sir Arlan and Dunk's evolving view of him. The episode concludes with their thoughts on the recent Netflix event featuring a skyscraper climber.


00:00 Welcome Back to Story Archives

00:15 Diving into 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

00:37 Sir Duncan the Tall: A Hero's Journey

00:59 The Legacy of Sir Arlan

01:46 Dunk's Realization and Growth

03:45 The Hand of the King and Royal Intrigues

05:01 Dunk's New Sigil and Identity

13:22 The Comedic Dynamic of Dunk and Egg

15:35 The Jousting Tournament Begins

21:38 Dunk's Sobering Realization

23:20 Discussion on Innocence and Nudity in Game of Thrones

26:25 Dunk and Egg's Dynamic and Character Development

27:28 Tournament Anticipation and Predictions

34:19 Simpler Show Structure and Episode Length

35:02 Neighbor's Pot Smoking and Episode Format Preferences

38:29 Climbing Skyscrapers and Netflix Special

44:12 Podcast Wrap-Up and Call to Action


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