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Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2013 02:44     Subject: Vikings Season 1-5 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)



While VIKINGS is filled with conflict, warfare and bloodshed – for these were extreme times – it is a family saga at heart. It follows the adventures ofRagnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel, The Beast, Baytown Outlaws), a curious, compelling  man who is always looking to break through barriers and discover new worlds to conquer. A young farmer and family man, Ragnar is deeply frustrated by the unadventurous policies of his local chieftain, Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment, Usual Suspects, Millers Crossing), who continues to send his Vikings raiders east every summer, to the Baltic states and Russia, whose populations are as materially poor as themselves.

VIKINGS will chart Ragnar’s ambitions to discover civilizations across the great ocean to the west as well as his inevitable conflicts along the way. With the help of his jester friend Floki, (Gustaf Skarsgard, The Way Back), they build a new generation of boats – faster, sleeker and more beautifully crafted than anything else on the sea.

The series will also delve into how the Vikings – the last pagans – worshipped ancient gods like Odin, Thor, Freya and Loki. Ragnar claims to be a direct descendant of the Norse god Odin, who, as well as being the god of warriors slain in battle, is also the god of curiosity.

Joining Fimmel, Byrne and Skarsgard are Katheryn Winnick (Bones, Love and Other Drugs, The Black Marks) as Lagertha, a fierce shield maiden and Ragnar’s wife; Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee, Heroes, Nip/Tuck, Friday Night Lights) as Siggy, Earl Haraldson’s beautiful wife; George Blagden (Les Miserables, Wrath of the Titans) as Athelstan, a young, innocent Christian monk captured by Ragnar on his first raid on England and Clive Standen(Camelot, Robin Hood) as Rollo, Ragnar’s impulsive, wild, care-free brother.

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Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2013 02:45     Subject: Vikings Trailer History channel

Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2013 02:46     Subject: Episode 1

I was impressed how that women handled those two men who tried to attack her while her husband was away. Taking his son to see how real world work certainly surprised him.

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Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2013 03:41     Subject: Wrath Of The Northmen

Well i did find it amusing how she attacked her husband and tell his son they were having an argument.   . I wasn't expecting that sort humour on this because she's one firsy women. i am curious what she meant by that she saved him ?. I really felt bad for those priest because they had no idea these Vikings were coming .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2013 06:40     Subject: 1x01 Rites of Passage

The way Lagertha defended herself from the two assailants was awesome as they thought they would have their wicked way with her while the men were away, taking the young boy to see the execution was disturbing
Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2013 07:15     Subject: Reply 5#5 codebreaker's post

Well he was trying teach his son what real world was like and conversation he had about him not being around and him being man was interesting.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2013 07:42     Subject: Reply 6#6 bala's post

Well I think making his son watch his head being chopped off was sick
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2013 07:42     Subject: 1x02 Wrath of the Northmen

The master offering his wife I found amusing as it was only a test to see if he can be trusted and the fact he betrayed the others he got what he deserved and the attack on the priest was a little over the top as they were unarmed
Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2013 07:45     Subject: Reply 8#8 codebreaker's post

That was one hell of a test but he is a nasty king i can't wait to see the look on his face when the vikings return with church loot
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2013 07:47     Subject: Reply 9#9 bala's post

I was impressed with what the used to navigate the seas to the west
Author: bala    Time: 3-8-2013 07:56     Subject: Reply 10#10 codebreaker's post

Yes but how did they know about how it worked ? - i assume viking had no education so for them to understand was rather impressive.
Author: bala    Time: 3-12-2013 09:16     Subject: Episode 3

I did find it amusing when he asked his slave priest to join in but taking him as prize was interesting choice consider what was avaliable but making him in charge of his kid while he takes his wife on raid was even more surprising thing. You really question what these Vikings are about since he seem to be the only one with brain   

I had a feeling the second raid wouldn't go to plan but his brother force a battle was unfortunate
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-12-2013 10:27     Subject: 1x03 Dispossessed

It was obvious that the Earl would keep the treasure for himself but taking the Priest instead of one piece of gold was a pleasant surprise as the Earl would of probable killed him and he knew better than to take Lagertha's son while she was holding the axe
Author: bala    Time: 3-12-2013 10:40     Subject: Reply 13#13 codebreaker's post

I can't believe priest didn't figure out why he was asking all those question about England you would think for an educated man he would figured they planning to raid other places ?
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-14-2013 23:34

This has now been added to the flash site
Author: bala    Time: 3-20-2013 10:36     Subject: Trial

Well killing kings brother on raid after he tried rape her and he got what he deserved but trying explain it to king was rather difficult.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-27-2013 05:09     Subject: 1x04 Trial

Lagertha killing Kauko after trying to rape her was great as he deserved it and Ragnar's crews battle on the beach was interesting as they were outnumbered
Author: bala    Time: 4-8-2013 09:37     Subject: Burial of the Dead

Well i actually thought this was the season finale but i was wrong but what a turn of events for  Ragnar' becoming the new king . Best of luck because he needs it but his brother taking old king wife was amusing. .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-8-2013 09:41     Subject: Reply 18#18 bala's post

Have you missed episode 5 or was it not worth commenting on
Author: bala    Time: 4-8-2013 09:49     Subject: Reply 19#19 codebreaker's post

Episode 5 i forgot to comment on because i kind of was distracted during this episode.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-8-2013 09:51     Subject: Reply 20#20 bala's post

I'm slowly catching up
Author: bala    Time: 4-8-2013 09:58     Subject: Reply 21#21 codebreaker's post

Yes i am slightly behind due to the fact my dad thought it was good idea to start painting my bedroom on Sunday morning which meant i just spend most of yesterday and today helping him out paint my room as well as moving everything out and clean all the mess .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2013 11:30     Subject: 1x05 Raid

Ragnar was lucky to escape from the Earl but having the boat at the right place was incredible and the Earl marrying his daughter to the old guy was disturbing but she was lucky he was drunk and fell asleep in the marital chamber
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2013 12:01     Subject: 1x06 Burial of the Dead

I'm not surprised Ragnar wanted a face to face with the Earl for torturing Rollo but he took a hell of a risk as he hadn't healed from the last attack
Author: bala    Time: 4-15-2013 09:24     Subject: A King's Ransom

Well asking for £30K weight in coins to leave them alone was ambitious but than going to attack them as decoy was pointless since they won and ended up paying the money .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-17-2013 02:03

Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-18-2013 08:14     Subject: 1x07 A King's Ransom

I liked the way Lagertha dealt with the babies father problem but tragic she lost her own and asking for 2000lb in weight was a strange request and the condition that one of them get baptised was an even stranger request but the waste of life trying not to pay the ransom was crazy
Author: bala    Time: 4-18-2013 08:44     Subject: Reply 27#27 codebreaker's post

Well they had to try ?
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-18-2013 08:58     Subject: Reply 28#28 bala's post

He cant think much of his brother as that's what the ransom was for
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-23-2013 08:50     Subject: 1x08 Sacrifice

Lagertha praying for a son after her miscarriage was predictable but Ragnar being more interested in who will give him a son was barbaric as there was no way to prove the sacrifices actually worked
Author: bala    Time: 4-29-2013 09:13     Subject: All Change

His son seeing him cheat on his mother his reaction was normal for a kid but promising his son he would never do it again broke the promise was sad. I had the feeling negotiation wouldn't work but turning his brother against him was a nice twist.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-30-2013 00:08     Subject: 1x09 All Change

Ragnar having to apologise to Aslaug for his men seeing her naked was amusing and flirting with her in front of his son was wrong, with him wanting a son by any means I wasn't surprised but I found her saying she's carrying his child amusing as it looked like it had only been one day
Author: bala    Time: 7-26-2013 02:20     Subject: Vikings: Season 2 Trailer

Author: bala    Time: 2-21-2014 00:51     Subject: Vikings Season 2

Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-28-2014 00:06

Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-28-2014 16:15

Author: bala    Time: 3-1-2014 07:09     Subject: Brother's War

Well defeating his brother was rather quick but saving his life was surprising but i have to say Ragnar must be mad when his mistress came into his town and suggest she and his wife would share a house but i am not surprised she left afterwards
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2014 10:47     Subject: 2x01 Brother’s War

What a waste of all those lives with Rollo refusing to fight Ragnar after the blood shed rather than before but Ragnar pretending not to know Princess Aslaug was expecting his child was amusing and suggesting they all live together was asking for trouble
Author: bala    Time: 3-6-2014 10:58     Subject: Reply 38#38 codebreaker's post

so glad she left him
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2014 11:01     Subject: Reply 39#39 bala's post

I'm also glad their son went with her
Author: bala    Time: 3-6-2014 12:07     Subject: Reply 40#40 codebreaker's post

That was a tough decision for the son
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-7-2014 22:31

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-14-2014 06:34

Author: bala    Time: 3-15-2014 10:43     Subject: Treachery

Well that raid wasn't as easy compared to first time but at least they tried to put up a fight but what a great time to attack their home while they were away on a raid . The brother did a great job at defending but no choice but to retreat and save Ragnar family
Author: bala    Time: 3-21-2014 11:13     Subject: Eye For an Eye

What a great family reunion to end the episode
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-28-2014 11:20

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-28-2014 11:21

Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-29-2014 08:46     Subject: 2x02 Invasion

A four year jump since Ragnar's wife left with their son was surprising but at leased he has another and only five ships making the crossing was incredible as they looked like there were a lot more when they set off and if that wasn't bad enough they had no idea where they had landed at first

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Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-29-2014 09:15     Subject: 2x03 Treachery

Now the know they have landed in Wessex you just knew they would try and raid the English churches but torturing the priest was barbaric and what a shame Lagertha has another abusive partner, Rollo doing his best to save Ragnar's home was impressive but that's what you get when you leave them unmanned
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-29-2014 09:53     Subject: 2x04 Eye For an Eye

Lagertha bringing her own army to help Ragnar defend his new family was a nice ending
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-29-2014 10:31     Subject: 2x05 Answers in Blood

You just knew it would be a bloody battle but Jarl Borg running rather than face Ragnar head on was disappointing and Lagertha going home to an abusive husband leaving Bjorn behind was sad
Author: bala    Time: 3-29-2014 10:49     Subject: Reply 51#51 codebreaker's post

Well at least she came help them get back their home that what a call a good wife but i still don't know why he choose other women over her .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-29-2014 10:54     Subject: Reply 52#52 bala's post

I think it's because she's running a baby production line as they have as many kids as the years that have past since Lagertha left with Bjorn
Author: bala    Time: 3-29-2014 11:08     Subject: Reply 53#53 codebreaker's post

Yeah that going cause so much problem when kids become adults and want a piece of the land
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-29-2014 11:10     Subject: Reply 54#54 bala's post

Bjorn being the eldest could cause squabbling with the younger siblings
Author: bala    Time: 3-29-2014 11:18     Subject: Reply 55#55 codebreaker's post

Yeah with a mother like that she probably try to kill Bjorn
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-29-2014 11:37     Subject: Reply 56#56 bala's post

If the fortune teller is right Bjorn should go on to be someone important
Author: bala    Time: 4-6-2014 00:34     Subject: Unforgiven

Well what a stupid guy thinking he would be forgiven after he tried to kill his family
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-10-2014 22:14

Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-10-2014 22:14

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Author: bala    Time: 4-19-2014 04:20     Subject: Blood Eagle

That ceremony was really disturbing no one should go through that it would been better to kill him
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-21-2014 04:04     Subject: 2x06 Unforgiven

Lagertha was bound to run into a less than enthusiastic homecoming from her new husband and that beating he gave her was bound to have repercussions sooner or later but stabbing him in the eye before loosing his head was priceless
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-21-2014 04:32     Subject: 2x07 Blood Eagle

Lagertha having a new alliance with Ragnar was surprising but with her own army and ships it made sense
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-21-2014 04:33

Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-21-2014 05:03     Subject: 2x08 Boneless

I thought he would send one of his men to satisfy her not an orgy and I hope Bjorn treats his girl better than his father did his mother
Author: bala    Time: 4-21-2014 06:40     Subject: Reply 65#65 codebreaker's post

I am sure he will
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-2-2014 01:12

Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-2-2014 10:45     Subject: 2x09 The Choice

You just knew King Horik eagerness to fight would lead to bloodshed as they were met with a vicious welcome party and that was a reasonable peace treaty
Author: codebreaker    Time: 5-2-2014 11:11     Subject: 2x10 The Lord’s Prayer

King Horik asking Floki to kill someone important to prove his loyalty I seen coming for a while but betraying Horik was a pleasant surprise as he needed to die
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-25-2014 23:45     Subject: Comic Con 2014

Vikings Cast Interview
Author: bala    Time: 2-22-2015 05:03     Subject: 3x01 Mercenary

I have say having two set of armies on both sides did look like unwinnable but just attack one side only was impressive since other side couldn't do anything about it because there were on the other side of the river
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-22-2015 11:48

Vikings - 3x02 | Promo "The Wanderer" | History [HD]

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Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-23-2015 04:02     Subject: Athelstan's Journal

These eight chapters of “Vikings” web episode was interesting as it was told as a story and also was a great recap ready for season three
Author: codebreaker    Time: 2-23-2015 09:37     Subject: Reply 71#71 bala's post

Lagertha's visit to the fortune teller doesn't look good and King Ecbert idea for a joint force was interesting but I expected more resistance and ending up being piggy in the middle was more challenging
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-4-2015 07:46     Subject: 3x02 The Wanderer

Wanting his head seemed morbid but the fact he had been abusing her as a child she got some sort of peace from attacking his head and it was a little predictable that her confession about lying naked she was talking about him and the amputation was barbaric but it's what he wanted
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2015 12:46

Vikings - 3x03 | Promo "Warrior's Fate" | History [HD]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-6-2015 13:39     Subject: 3x03 Warrior's Fate

I cant believe he wanted to fight after loosing his arm but going out as bait was tragic but at least it caught them off guard and Bjorn pregnant girlfriend fighting was crazy
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-12-2015 02:11

Vikings - 3x04 | Promo "Scarred" | History [HD]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-16-2015 13:09     Subject: 3x04 Scarred

Why the kids decided to run across the frozen lake was bizarre but they were lucky she saved them before drowning herself and I'm not surprised nobody would toast the queen after she poisoned her husband
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-16-2015 13:10

Vikings - 3x05 | Promo "The Usurper" | History [HD]
Author: bala    Time: 3-16-2015 13:10     Subject: Reply 79#79 codebreaker's post

I couldn't tell if that was dream or not ?
Author: bala    Time: 3-20-2015 09:13     Subject: 3x05 The Usurper

Finding out one of his wives died was awful but attacking his newphew was a bit ridclous. This used to be such a great series but this season has been a bit disappointing i don't know whether i am being more critical it just i miss good storylines in battle . Now everything is so messed up
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-21-2015 02:12

Vikings - 3x06 | Promo "Born Again" | History [HD]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-31-2015 11:42     Subject: Reply 82#82 bala's post

I'm not surprised he was annoyed finding out his wife died saving Ragnar's children but he must of thought attacking Bjorn because he was a weak target
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-31-2015 11:44

Vikings - 3x07 | Promo "Paris" | History [HD]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-31-2015 12:10     Subject: 3x06 Born Again

She was lucky to only loose an ear for her adultery as I thought she was going to be stoned
Author: bala    Time: 4-3-2015 11:14     Subject: Reply 86#86 codebreaker's post

I am sad the priest is gone i really like him
Author: bala    Time: 4-3-2015 11:16     Subject: 3x07 Paris

Going after Paris was a surprise but that what i call some good defence but them trying figure out a way break through is going be interesting
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-5-2015 10:13

Vikings 3x08 Promo [HD) "To the Gates"
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-9-2015 10:17     Subject: Reply 88#88 bala's post

The Emperor refusing to leave when the Viking's managed to create panic in Paris was the right thing to do but I think he would of left if it wasn't for his daughters words and looks like Floki is loosing his mind
Author: codebreaker    Time: 4-11-2015 08:01     Subject: 3x08 To the Gates!

Lagertha's attack on the gates was better organised than the wall attack as the wall attack was to open but I was impressed how well they defended
Author: bala    Time: 4-12-2015 12:17     Subject: Reply 91#91 codebreaker's post

I really enjoyed the fact they finally have a challenging it was becoming boring how Viking conquer everything but this was the first time they actually got a challenge and French traps were rather impressive and how they pour the oil on the ladder was impressive considering they only couple hours to see the ladders on the ships.
Author: bala    Time: 4-17-2015 12:08     Subject: 3x09 Breaking Point

The night attack did look successful at start but the French having another trap set up was impressive but i can't believe the ending what has he done asking to be baptised
Author: bala    Time: 4-24-2015 11:26     Subject: 3x10 The Dead

I can't believe he fooled everyone that was a nice trick using a Trogen horse to get into the city i can't believe how effective it was and it finally got Paris   . Rolo being offered to a wife was interesting alliance to protect against Viking attack
Author: bala    Time: 7-11-2015 03:46

Vikings Season 4 Comic Con Trailer
Author: bala    Time: 8-19-2016 12:06     Subject: Season 4 Review

Borne showing how much of man he has become was impressive even after someone tried kill him while he was alone was impressive how he was able defend against a man that was twice his size but getting his girlfriend to kill her husband as revenge was impressive showing how much she loved Borne.

Rolo defending against his brother was impressive but his child bride was amusing how he managed to win her over Gisla .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-27-2016 05:10     Subject: 3x09 Breaking Point

You just knew there would be a second assault on Paris after the failed first attempt but them also being prepared for a night attack was impressive and the failed decapitation when the guy lost half his hand was amusing
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-27-2016 05:46     Subject: 3x10 The Dead

No wonder Ragnar wanted to be baptised when he knew he was dying and the girl allowing Count Odo to whip her was crazy but the fake funeral to take Paris was devious, nobody translating what the princess said was amusing
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-27-2016 05:48

Vikings: Season 4 Official Trailer
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-27-2016 06:20     Subject: 4x01 A Good Treason

I first thought Ragnar seems to be doing well for a dying man but I guess it was all in his head and the princess going through with the wedding was sad, I hope Lagertha washed her hands after cutting his dick off



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