if the promo is anything to go by then there's a good amount of action going on in the next episode. Norse on Saxon action, Pagans murdering cows, Ecbert's working his moves on Lagertha in his hottub, and Ragnar's headbutting what's-his-face?... Kwenthriths brother.
The funny thing about this series is that it is about Vikings, but the most interesting character is a Saxon. (Athlestan)
The funny thing about this series is that it is about Vikings, but the most interesting character is a Saxon. (Athlestan)
Kalf has potential, but I'm not holding my breath
He lays with her and he'll get crucified all over again. Last episode was good, but I hope they don't take the mysticism any further, or the series won't feel grounded. I mean the seer is spot on, all the time. As for intrigue, King Ecbert wooing Lagertha is purely political, and as I said before, Kwenthrith is not to be fully trusted. She has a screw loose or something. I predict they'll get drawn up into the mountains and lose the next battle. Floki will ******. Lagertha will have to sail back home to kick pretty boy out of her village. Ragnar will have to start using his head again.
It'd be more interesting if Kalf won imo, we've had enough of "fighting over towns in Scandinavia" could be a good impetus to send Lagertha back to Ragnar
I know it's a TV show, but how historically accurate is it? I know that the characters on the show are supposed to be real historical figures, but are they portrayed properly?
I want the show just to be about Lagertha. I find her more interesting than Ragnar.
I know it's a TV show, but how historically accurate is it? I know that the characters on the show are supposed to be real historical figures, but are they portrayed properly?
it's gotten better, the first few epsisodes of Season 1 were eye-rolling with the "Vikings don't know about this mythical land called "England"" since then its gotten better, and its nice to see characters actually make use of shields and axes not just swords.
Some aspects of the customs and traditions are hit or miss, like the pagan temple in Uppsala being built in a Stave Church style (which is very ahistorical) and the use of throat slitting as opposed to hanging for human sacrifice. The prevalence of female warriors is a tad much and they have taken some liberties regarding Norse mythology and the emphasis on Odin over the other deities such as Thor and Freyja.
However, I'm willing to overlook most of that, as there hasn't been anyone particular thing making me particularly angry in regards to accuracy, though as I said, some liberties are taken. I applaud them for using anglo-saxon and old norse when applicable for speaking, and the army numbers and armaments are also accurate which is a nice touch
though you have to keep in mind, much of this story line is based off of legend, some of the people were historical, King Ælla, Ragnar's sons, Princess Aslaug, Rollo, and when we get to France later this season I'm sure we'll see more of them, were all historical (with the possible exception fo Aslaug). Ragnar and Lagertha are legendary figures, and the other supporting cast is made up
The preview for the next episode was literally like,
Vikings 
I really like the show. I can't say all too much about historical accuracy, but what the show does is pretty great imo! 
You'll sit by Odins side now, Torstein 
You'll sit by Odins side now, Torstein
honestly this show just totality slipped by me.
honestly this show just totality slipped by me.
it doesn't get the attention it deserves because the network its on is trash now
As a scandinavian I find this series amusing.
it doesn't get the attention it deserves because the network its on is trash now
You mean the Alien Channel? Yeah, it's trash.
Well that episode left a lot to talk about....
There's Kalf and his new allies (though the prince isn't looking too well), Siggy taking a swim, Princess Cwenthryth getting some stories to tell her grandkids assuming Ecbehrt and Ragnar don't rip her to shreds first, that not!Odin wanderer
The series just keeps getting better. That conversation between Ragnar and Ecbert was so good. Also, I'd let Kwenthrith ****** on me too. 
Everyone seems to really like this Lagertha character.. found an amv about her
So how does this compare to GoT anyway in terms of the edgy shock factor... it seems like a natural comparison. I'm wondering if they'll kind of take the image of the Vikings as hardcore warriors or whether they'll emphasize the norse mythology, paganism, and all that because I think it seems like a pretty cool mythology and stuff to have a show about.
I knew Ragnar should have killed that little punk.
Well that was an eventful episode,
kudos to King Ecbehrt for his plan, Ragnar for negotiating with Kalf (I sense a marriage or something with Lagertha since she can't fight him), however, Floki might turn against Ragnar soon and that's no good
besides that, Alfred the Great makes his appearance for the first time, he's gonna have fun with Ragnar's sons in about 30 years
Also, Ragnar doesn't seem interested in avenging the settlement in Wessex, or if he's just waiting til after his attack on Paris. Of note is the current Emperor, Charles III 'the Fat', he's just recently become sole ruler of the entire Carolingian Empire following the incapacitation or death of his rivals. However, don't expect him to be a particularly impressive ruler.
and of course Aethelstan
besides that, Alfred the Great makes his appearance for the first time, he's gonna have fun with Ragnar's sons in about 30 years
Also, Ragnar doesn't seem interested in avenging the settlement in Wessex, or if he's just waiting til after his attack on Paris. Of note is the current Emperor, Charles III 'the Fat', he's just recently become sole ruler of the entire Carolingian Empire following the incapacitation or death of his rivals. However, don't expect him to be a particularly impressive ruler.
and of course Aethelstan
I was pretty shocked at that and had a phone call just as that event was unfolding. I think Ragnar was pretty upset about the settlement but not much he could do right now. As soon as he asked the old farmer if anyone else knew I figured farmer brown was going down pretty quick. The show is pretty dang good and casting different light on the characters, one episode I think 'I like this guy.' Next episode "What an ahole! I hate that guy!'
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