Fighting continues in this episode of Mahabharata. Duryodhan has to fight through a lot of Redshirts to get to Yuyutsu but can’t. Shikhandi insults Bhishma.
Shalya duels and by the skin of his teeth, defeats Uttarkumar, causing Viraat to retreat to his tent and mournfully praise him. Yudhistir is unnerved by the high numbers of KIA compared to wounded. Krishna muses that there is still a lot more war to be fought.
On Day 2, Dronacharya duels Dhrishtadyumna and almost has him ready to die, but Bhim saves him. Arjun toots his conch, preparing to duel Bhishma. Draupadi insults Karna for having to stew in a tent like a woman. Karna stews in a tent like a woman.
Tropes found here are
- Karna In His Tent: Karna stews in his tent just as Draupadi is mocking him for having to do so.
- Battle Discretion Shot: As it looks like Dronacharya is about to end Dhrishtadyumna, the scene cuts away to Sanjay and Dhritharashtra - where Sanjay states that Bhim arrived to save Dhrishtadyumna.
- Death Notification: Viraat gives a lengthy one to his Queen Sudeshana, while informing her of their son Uttarkumar’s death in combat.
- Due to the Dead: Shalya gives his foe a lengthy eulogy, praising his skill in battle.
- Impaled with Extreme Prejudice: Shalya’s spear impales Uttarkumar through his belly.
- Loophole Abuse: A possible reason why Uttarkumar stopped attacking and started gloating was because a chariot borne warrior prince cannot fire upon a dismounted warrior. But nothing stops a dismounted warrior from attacking a chariot borne warrior - such as throwing a spear at him while he gloats.
- Nigh-Invulnerability: Deconstructed. Shikhandi states that Bhishma is a coward for going into battle with his invulnerability boon protecting him.
- Talking Is a Free Action: Uttarkumar catches a spear in the gut while gloating about having destroyed Shalya’s chariot.
- Took a Level in Badass: Uttarkumar, who previously tried to scamper away in terror at the sight of an invading army, almost vanquished King Shalya. It was a combination of gloating and rule bending on Shalya’s part that lead to his demise.
