Episode guide

S1·E2 Hard Salt Beef

Name: Hard Salt Beef
Released: 2026-01-25
Duration: 33 min
Cast: Ross Anderson, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Sam Spruell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel

Episode: Season 1, Episode 2
Air Date: January 25, 2026
Runtime: 33 minutes
Director: Owen Harris
Writers: Ira Parker, Aziza Barnes
Score: 8.1/10 (88 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired January 25, 2026 33 min ★ 8.1/10 · 88 TMDB votes

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.

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Director & writers

Ira ParkerWriterOwen HarrisDirectorAziza BarnesWriter

Guest stars

Ross AndersonSer Humfrey Hardyng

Tom Vaughan-LawlorPlummer

Sam SpruellPrince Maekar Targaryen

Finn BennettPrince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen

Bertie CarvelPrince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen

Danny WebbSer Arlan of Pennytree

Tanzyn CrawfordTanselle

Tom GodwinSer Symon

J.B. MooreFarrier

Bill WardSer Donnel of Duskendale

Wade BriggsSer Roland Crakehall

David PearseSer Samwell

Youssef KerkourSteely Pate

Russell SimpsonLord Medgar Tully

Cara HarrisLady Gwin

Oscar MorganValarr Targaryen

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms air?

Season 1, Episode 2 ('Hard Salt Beef') originally aired on January 25, 2026.

How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('Hard Salt Beef')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 33 minutes.

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