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Title: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 19, 2015, 10:03:58 PM
This show needed it's own thread so I done did start it. The latest episode was another good one. It's been said already about this show but man....it is just solid week in and week out.

I thought for sure the King was going to kill his son in law at the end as they sat on the throne.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: BlackInk on March 20, 2015, 02:16:08 AM
Haven't seen last night's episode yet, but season 3 has been really great so far. Season 1 was interesting, and season 2 was a step up, and now the third one is nailing it every week.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: orcus116 on March 20, 2015, 10:03:57 PM
I'm reaching a strange point with this show where I'm not dying to watch it every week but I'm still sort of curious to see what happens. Maybe it's because I've watched it from the start and there are definitely a lot of drawn out borderline boring segments in the show but it's still entertaining for the most part, just not really gripping.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: BlackInk on March 21, 2015, 07:44:57 AM
Just saw the recent episode. Great as usual. I really hoped that Ecbert would remain a 'good guy', because I really like him, but I wasn't very surprised with how it turned out. Ecbert, Ragnar, and Athelstan are my three favorite characters.

Oh, and Thorunn looked awesome with the wound and those eyes.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 21, 2015, 07:50:10 AM
Just saw the recent episode. Great as usual. I really hoped that Ecbert would remain a 'good guy', because I really like him, but I wasn't very surprised with how it turned out. Ecbert, Ragnar, and Athelstan are my three favorite characters.

Oh, and Thorunn looked awesome with the wound and those eyes.

I had my suspicions that Ecbert was shadier than he was letting on. I'm gonna look up later if the Real life Ragnar tried to invade Paris or not. I read about him briefly when the series started but don't recall much other than him being a good warrior for some time and that he was killed and beheaded by an English King.
Pretty neat confession from Athelstan to Ragnar about 'at least you have a son'......meanwhile he's fathered a kid he doesn't know about.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: BlackInk on March 21, 2015, 07:59:13 AM
*Stuff about the historical Ragnar*

Whether or not they choose to do this, I'm pretty sure I did not want to know that.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 21, 2015, 08:02:41 AM
*Stuff about the historical Ragnar*

Whether or not they choose to do this, I'm pretty sure I did not want to know that.

Aaaah!  :omg: dude, I'm sorry. I didn't think that was a secret. I really am sorry..... :facepalm:
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 21, 2015, 08:06:14 AM
If it makes you feel any better I was completely wrong about what happened to him. Just re-read his Wiki entry. It's actually pretty interesting stuff.....
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS"
Post by: bl5150 on March 21, 2015, 06:27:45 PM
I love this show -one of the few I bother with these days.  I didn't know about Ecbert (we're only up to S3 Ep 2 ) but I'm not too fussed about spoilers  :lol

Great show.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 22, 2015, 01:03:33 PM
I modified the thread title to include 'spoilers' as to suggest if you enter there's a good chance we are talking about current episodes......or I may accidentally mention history's view of Ragnar.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on March 27, 2015, 11:29:52 AM
Man, this was a tough episode. The scene with Judith being punished was hard to watch, mostly thanks to the performance of the actor who plays her. Incredible...

And god fucking dammit. Athelstan dead!? I was unsure about the direction they were taking him through the episode, because I always liked him because his conficted nature, his love of both sides. But to kill him? Damn you Vikings.

The scene with Ragnar burying Athelstan was very touching though. I choked up myself when Ragnar said 'We had so much more to talk about'.

This might have been one of the best episodes of Vikings yet, continuing a fantastic 3rd season.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Podaar on March 27, 2015, 08:55:17 PM
Lagertha.  :metal

Enough said?

I'd watch this show religiously if it contained mostly disemboweled puppies as long as Lagertha held the axe. Amirite?
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: bl5150 on March 27, 2015, 08:58:07 PM
Right on  :tup
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 03, 2015, 02:19:54 AM
Another great episode. It's hard to pick something specific to comment on, because almost every scene is a really cool and well done moment.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 03, 2015, 08:29:41 AM
I haven't seen last weeks or this weeks yet. Was out of town last week and haven't had time to catch up. What I do know, is that I get to binge watch back to back episodes tonight.....looking forward to that :metal
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 04, 2015, 08:04:50 AM
Man, this was a tough episode. The scene with Judith being punished was hard to watch, mostly thanks to the performance of the actor who plays her. Incredible...

And god fucking dammit. Athelstan dead!? I was unsure about the direction they were taking him through the episode, because I always liked him because his conficted nature, his love of both sides. But to kill him? Damn you Vikings.

The scene with Ragnar burying Athelstan was very touching though. I choked up myself when Ragnar said 'We had so much more to talk about'.

This might have been one of the best episodes of Vikings yet, continuing a fantastic 3rd season.

That was a great episode. The interaction between Ragnar and Athelstan was touching....when Ragnar told him he loved him and then to have him be killed by Floke!? You're right, the buriial scene where Ragnar is talking to him was really well done.

I think that Ragnar is definately setting Floke up to either get killed in battle or Raganr will kill him. Like he said at the grave site.....he is a changed man and you could see it in the following episode.

I'm surprised this show doesn't get more accolades. It's so well done.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 09, 2015, 08:27:18 PM
I love the idea of Ragnar setting up Floki to fail. Ragnar is seeming to enjoy it himself.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 10, 2015, 02:48:15 PM
This was, in terms of production, by far the most impressive episode of Vikings yet. Really cool stuff.

They did two major fake-deaths though, which I do not enjoy. First Rollo, who seemed to die sinking into the river, and then Bjorn. I really felt the loss of that character, and I guess I am glad on some lever that he's still alive. But I would rather that have actual deaths instead of those fake-outs.

But even without major deaths, this was a harsh episode on the characters, and their loss was well done. So still a great episode.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 10, 2015, 04:38:40 PM
Yeah I was a little bummed when Bjorn was alive.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 10, 2015, 10:34:32 PM
Finally caught the last episode. Definately great production on the battle scene.  I agree the 'fake' deaths were a bit cheesy although I didn't think Rollo was dead. That wasn't a far fall. I took it as him knowing the day has been lost. But Bjorn, dude has two Arrows sticking out of his back. He was dead. Whatever. It looks like it's confirmed Ragnar is ticked about Flokie killing Athlestan. I'm curious as to how Ragnar eventually kills him.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Podaar on April 14, 2015, 07:03:13 AM
I knew that Bjorn Ironside wasn't dead. The historic figure raided France for years after Ragnar's...

Nevermind, this show is glorious but the story doesn't really follow the traditional telling of Ragnar and his sons.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 14, 2015, 10:13:16 AM
Let's just not talk about what these characters did in history in this thread, please.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 14, 2015, 07:15:06 PM
I agree. It's not something I'd imagine the average person is very well versed in.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Podaar on April 15, 2015, 06:51:49 AM
 :lol

Okay.  :|
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 15, 2015, 08:36:13 AM
I agree. It's not something I'd imagine the average person is very well versed in.

Wait....what? They didn't teach Viking Lore at your Primary School? We couldn't eat lunch if we didn't know who Oden's third wives fourth child was......
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 15, 2015, 03:28:13 PM
 :(
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 18, 2015, 03:51:53 AM
Awesome new episode. That spike wheel rolling down the bridge was truly gruesome. Season finale next week, should be great!
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on April 19, 2015, 02:00:02 AM
That spike wheel!  :omg:
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 19, 2015, 09:51:03 AM
It seems like they're weakening Ragnar's character in order to kill him off at the end of this season. At least that is what I'm getting out of it.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 19, 2015, 12:06:43 PM
If that happens, this show will have killed 2 out of the 3 characters I am most invested in. It would be a bold move, but I only hope the following seasons won't suffer from it.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Nihil-Morari on April 19, 2015, 01:25:34 PM
Well, since Rollo is going to be the major character, not even just Ragnar should be dead, but I think Bjorn has to die too. My guess is that they eventually will take Paris, or get a settlement there and that Rollo would be the new Viking king, or maybe even more.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 19, 2015, 02:27:14 PM
Rollo is not nearly as interesting as Ragnar. He won't be able to carry the show.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 19, 2015, 02:29:40 PM
^Agreed. I like Rollo, but he is not that strong of a character.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Nihil-Morari on April 19, 2015, 02:44:33 PM
^Agreed. I like Rollo, but he is not that strong of a character.

Yeah, I agree with both of you. I'm interested to see where te story goes though. Or even if it continues after Ragnars death.

Oh and: Lagertha :heart
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 19, 2015, 08:00:38 PM
It seems like they're weakening Ragnar's character in order to kill him off at the end of this season. At least that is what I'm getting out of it.

I think its the opposite. I think it's just like season 1 when he was near dead but then fought and killed the Earl. But this time.....it's on a greater scale....more implications etc etc. It's set up as him dying off, showing weakness but I think by the end of the episode he will have faced whomever will challenge him and re-assert himself as THE KING!

That being said....they are doing a great job showing him 'hurt'. The blood urine...coughing up blood and so on.

If that happens, this show will have killed 2 out of the 3 characters I am most invested in. It would be a bold move, but I only hope the following seasons won't suffer from it.

There is no show without Ragnars character IMO. There are other cool characters but he IS the character.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 24, 2015, 10:07:36 AM
Awesome finale to an awesome season. Although it did what Agents of Shield did last week and made me feel insulted by exposition. Twice we got the audio of the Seers past prophecies, something I would have preferred was left out. It would have been fine with the visuals alone, especially the second one.

Edit: Oh, and the shot of Bjorn raising his arms to send the raiders in was among the coolest things Vikings has ever done.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 24, 2015, 10:27:38 AM
Posting this without trying to read anything.....


My freakin' DVR crapped out and didn't record any of my shows so, I guess I'll have to try and find the Finale online somewhere..... >:(
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 24, 2015, 11:40:15 AM
Well that was interesting. I'm surprised none of them just straight up slaughtered the king and princess. I mean once that's done, what are the people of Paris going to do?
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 24, 2015, 11:47:06 AM
Well that was interesting. I'm surprised none of them just straight up slaughtered the king and princess. I mean once that's done, what are the people of Paris going to do?

Well at first I'm pretty sure they would kill them right there and then in the church.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 24, 2015, 11:20:45 PM
Just watched the finale. Pretty solid. I didn't buy for a second that Ragnar was dead and I thought it was pretty obvious it was a 'Trojan horse' type thing. Merely based on the fact that the whole death and circumstances was way too quick and underwhelming for that character.

The Bjorn arm raise scene was cool indeed.

For as cool as the show is they certainly do recycle storylines though. What now, is Rollo really going to consider opposing Ragnar again? I doubt it....but are we supposed to believe he's going to? I'd think it more likely he's just trying to get in on the inside....but alas....once he's in he will 'fall in love' and be torn on who to protect  :lol

Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 25, 2015, 01:21:27 AM
I actually thought the whole false death thing was well done, especially given my previous comments that led me to think they were going down another road. While Ragnar is the major player they were slowly working him out of the grand scheme, which worked in line with his own plan in the show.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlobVanDam on April 25, 2015, 04:22:59 AM
Finally caught up after being constantly a week behind for a while. Rollo owned that second last episode. So awesome. The initial big Paris battle was epic. I was kinda hoping the kid would die, but not Rollo. Cheap fake out.
Final episode was good. I knew Ragnar wouldn't be dead, and would be pulling a trojan horse deal, with his message to Bjorn, and not showing his body. I thought it was well done though.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Podaar on April 25, 2015, 06:43:44 AM
I was pleasantly surprised by the final episode. Well, done. :clap:

What I thought was the best part of Ragnar's fake death is that he got to hear the final confessions of Lagertha, Rollo, and Floki.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 25, 2015, 07:40:28 AM

What I thought was the best part of Ragnar's fake death is that he got to hear the final confessions of Lagertha, Rollo, and Floki.  :biggrin:

Yeah, that was interesting. Really Flokie is the only one who dissed him IMO.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 25, 2015, 08:12:34 AM
I think he salvaged it a bit at the end with the 'I love you with all my heart' thing.

What I thought was the best part of Ragnar's fake death is that he got to hear the final confessions of Lagertha, Rollo, and Floki.  :biggrin:

And hey, even if the plan failed, hearing that from Lagertha would still be worth it. ;)
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: bl5150 on May 11, 2015, 07:24:53 AM
Nice to see "Lagertha" pop up in Person of Interest - still kicking ass hundreds of years later  :tup
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 11, 2015, 07:39:35 AM
"Lagertha" pop up

She 'pops up' many things.....
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlobVanDam on May 11, 2015, 07:41:03 AM
"Lagertha" pop up

She 'pops up' many things.....

She's definitely a "person of interest" to me.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: bl5150 on May 11, 2015, 08:07:20 AM
You're vewy nawty boyz.








...and I agree 100%  :tup
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on May 11, 2015, 11:34:04 AM
Lagertha is all well and good but Judith is where it's at!
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlobVanDam on May 11, 2015, 08:37:08 PM
Lagertha is all well and good but Judith is where it's at!

She's an absolute cutie.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 29, 2016, 05:14:43 PM
Let the season 4 hype commence!!

Vikings: Brother Against Brother Teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn7yUSVx960)

Less than a month left, can't wait!
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on January 29, 2016, 05:24:34 PM
Let the season 4 hype commence!!

Vikings: Brother Against Brother Teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn7yUSVx960)

Less than a month left, can't wait!

I love this show....it's been awesome. But I'm leery of another Rolo vs Ragnar story line. They did this already. Maybe they keep them enemies this time, but....ugh. I'm sure it'll be great...like I said I love the show and they've done a great job thus far...but, I feared the way last season ended they'd do this.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on February 26, 2016, 02:43:30 PM
So season 4 has started and is off to a strong start.

While I am also disappointed that Rollo is turning against Ragnar again, I enjoyed the first episode. Rollo killing his own people was disappointing, but it worked as a scene and it was an effective moment.

Last night's episode I liked even more. Some really great stuff there, especially the tower siege over in Wessex.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 27, 2016, 09:35:28 AM
This show is so good. I'm surprised it's not more commonly talked about or 'well known'. These battle scenes they do are incredible, even the 'small' ones like the tower siege or the first episode this season when Rollo wiped out Ragnar's remaining army. Very well done, authentic feeling battles.

Trying to picture the 'end game' for the show though. Despite the show being great....great action....there's only so much they can do with this story, especially if they try to stick to what actual history has said about it all.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Nihil-Morari on March 02, 2016, 01:34:46 PM
This show is so good. I'm surprised it's not more commonly talked about or 'well known'. These battle scenes they do are incredible, even the 'small' ones like the tower siege or the first episode this season when Rollo wiped out Ragnar's remaining army. Very well done, authentic feeling battles.

Trying to picture the 'end game' for the show though. Despite the show being great....great action....there's only so much they can do with this story, especially if they try to stick to what actual history has said about it all.

I for one don't know the actual history behind this, so it's interesting to see England in this series as well. I'm wondering where they go with that. Tiny point of criticism has to do with that too. Parts of the second episode switched between Ragnar, Paris, Essex, The Tower thing, Bjorn and Floki running away, and then there's the Lagertha storyline that didn't even feature in this episode. Sometimes I think it's all too much.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 02, 2016, 02:01:22 PM
I for one don't know the actual history behind this, so it's interesting to see England in this series as well. I'm wondering where they go with that. Tiny point of criticism has to do with that too. Parts of the second episode switched between Ragnar, Paris, Essex, The Tower thing, Bjorn and Floki running away, and then there's the Lagertha storyline that didn't even feature in this episode. Sometimes I think it's all too much.

I know what you're saying....but, one of the strong points of this show is it progresses the story rapidly. There is rarely a 'lull' in anything, no 'filler' episodes at all.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Nihil-Morari on March 02, 2016, 02:14:23 PM
I for one don't know the actual history behind this, so it's interesting to see England in this series as well. I'm wondering where they go with that. Tiny point of criticism has to do with that too. Parts of the second episode switched between Ragnar, Paris, Essex, The Tower thing, Bjorn and Floki running away, and then there's the Lagertha storyline that didn't even feature in this episode. Sometimes I think it's all too much.

I know what you're saying....but, one of the strong points of this show is it progresses the story rapidly. There is rarely a 'lull' in anything, no 'filler' episodes at all.
Yeah, you've got a point there. Anyway, I'm more and more leaning towards re-watching the first three series, just to get reacquainted with all the characters, and then binge watch series 4 afterwards.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on March 03, 2016, 09:10:59 AM
I read some of that critisism too, but I don't agree with it actually. Certain people's stories being left out one week isn't unusual for the shows I watch.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 03, 2016, 12:03:57 PM
and then there's the Lagertha storyline

i wish that storyline would include a swim suit shoot....or some sort of 'sweat lodge' where she had to be hardly dressed :zydar:
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Nihil-Morari on March 03, 2016, 12:29:25 PM
and then there's the Lagertha storyline

i wish that storyline would include a swim suit shoot....or some sort of 'sweat lodge' where she had to be hardly dressed :zydar:

Or a threesome with a monk... oh wait :angel:

Yeah both her and Judith are very good looking. But Lagertha wins the Vikings-hotness-award.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 18, 2016, 07:57:36 AM
Lagertha  :metal   Man she is something, I'm sure she had that all planned out. Just Brutal. Curious as to if she knew he tried to have Bjorn killed or if she was really just gonna kill him the whole time?

Given the history of Ragnar always being one step ahead of everyone and seemingly knowing well...everything...I'm wondering if he's on to the new Kings plot to try and overthrow him? He has to be? But, Ragnar looks to be hooked on the Chinese drug, doesn't he? Him admitting the passion was gone is never a good sign for anyone when the drive isn't there....even worse if your life literally depends on it.

Oh and......the show has been re-upped for a 5th Season  :metal
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on March 20, 2016, 03:30:17 AM
Well, the other king basically announced to Ragnar's whole court that he wanted to be king of all Norway, so yeah he probably knows. But the also seems to have some genuine respect for Ragnar and all the things he has achieved. I'm excited to see where this goes.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on March 27, 2016, 06:41:10 AM
Damn that was a pretty epic ending to the last episode. Seeing Ragnar's and Bjorn's reaction was great. We have some interesting episodes ahead!  :metal
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 27, 2016, 08:13:27 AM
Yeah, Bjorn was ticked....Ragnar was mad but I think he expected it. In seasons past when there was either a plot out against Ragnar or something going on where he appeared not to know....he always 'knew' and was just playing possum. I'm curious as to if it's different this time being that he's hooked on drugs? The other King is out to get him, Floki is clearly ticked at him and Ragnar "seems" to have lost control a bit. Not being able to read the sun dial and the previews suggest he can't lead any longer? Wonder if it's all a ploy or if he indeed has lost it a tad...
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: orcus116 on April 08, 2016, 07:49:00 PM
I'm wondering how much longer the show has and that has nothing to do with quality but Ragnar's store arc is taking a dramatic downturn. Without knowing his history (although I accidentally found out where he died recently) I can't see his spiral really dragging out much longer. Think they'll wrap up after next season or are we not that far into the Ragnar storyline? Anyone that knows history can just give a yes or no as I do not want details. I'm thinking the Wessex obsession the show has will payoff at some point especially since they decided not to shelve that story this season.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 09, 2016, 08:47:47 AM
I'm wondering how much longer the show has and that has nothing to do with quality but Ragnar's store arc is taking a dramatic downturn. Without knowing his history (although I accidentally found out where he died recently) I can't see his spiral really dragging out much longer. Think they'll wrap up after next season or are we not that far into the Ragnar storyline? Anyone that knows history can just give a yes or no as I do not want details. I'm thinking the Wessex obsession the show has will payoff at some point especially since they decided not to shelve that story this season.

I won't spoil the history....but it's not as 'glamorous' as the show has detailed it to be. Ragnar was a thug Viking who died in a way that you'd think a dude running around trying to take others people's stuff would.

I've not seen the last two episodes yet....gonna watch them both tonight but I do agree that Ragnar's arc this season has been a tad 'boring' and predictable.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: BlackInk on April 09, 2016, 09:20:56 AM
I'm thinking the Wessex obsession the show has will payoff at some point especially since they decided not to shelve that story this season.

I really like the Wessex stuff, so I hope they don't scrap that.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: kaos2900 on April 11, 2016, 06:42:15 AM
Just watched the first episode. Seems interesting but I'm not sold yet.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on April 11, 2016, 08:10:28 AM
Just watched the first episode. Seems interesting but I'm not sold yet.

First episode of Season 1? If so, I would highly recommend sticking with it. It's a very good show.
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Post by: kaos2900 on April 11, 2016, 11:19:52 AM
Just watched the first episode. Seems interesting but I'm not sold yet.

First episode of Season 1? If so, I would highly recommend sticking with it. It's a very good show.

Yep. We'll stick with for awhile.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on April 11, 2016, 11:37:33 AM
Just watched the first episode. Seems interesting but I'm not sold yet.

First episode of Season 1? If so, I would highly recommend sticking with it. It's a very good show.

Yep. We'll stick with for awhile.

The one thing this show does very well that I wish other shows would is move the story along. There is no wasted time....no 'filler' episodes.....it's just one thing after another. It's very efficient with it's time and tells a good story.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 19, 2016, 03:14:48 PM
https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/vikings-season-four-return-november-new-night/

 :tup :tup That's a welcome surprise!
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Post by: gmillerdrake on September 19, 2016, 03:16:47 PM
Can't Wait!
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on September 19, 2016, 03:19:36 PM
Wait now i'm confused, new episodes of S04? So there's more episodes from the recent season? In my head I first thought they meant S05.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on September 19, 2016, 04:07:12 PM
Wait now i'm confused, new episodes of S04? So there's more episodes from the recent season? In my head I first thought they meant S05.

Yeah. They split season 4 in two sections.
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Post by: orcus116 on September 19, 2016, 07:37:49 PM
I don't understand the new obsession with split seasons, especially since Season 4 wrapped up so nicely as a full season finale and not a mid-season finale. Oh well, it's nothing to get too annoyed over.
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Post by: BlackInk on September 19, 2016, 11:07:19 PM
I'm actually very annoyed at this whole thing. WHY wait this long?? Even normal mid season breaks aren't this damn long. Waiting between seasons is fine, but when we're just halfway through a season it just feels like a dick move to drag it out like this.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on November 30, 2016, 02:34:55 AM
Wait now i'm confused, new episodes of S04? So there's more episodes from the recent season? In my head I first thought they meant S05.

Yeah. They split season 4 in two sections.
I was hoping maybe they keep february 2017 as season premier month as they always had but no, now s05 is moved to november 2017. Seems like with season splits like this the show will constantly move it's premier month but then again maybe s05 is the final season so it dosen't matter.

We'll see I guess, anyway tomorrow it begins. I'm ready!
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Post by: gmillerdrake on November 30, 2016, 07:34:12 AM
As much as I love this show I don't see how they go another season past 5. They are loosely following the history of Ragnar so that would seem to me that there really isn't much left To the story?
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Post by: BlackInk on November 30, 2016, 09:06:55 AM
Excited for the episode tomorrow. Still annoyed at the ridiculously long break, but at least it's back now.

Fun that Ragnar's grown up sons are shown now, me and two of my friends were so close to auditioning for those roles.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on November 30, 2016, 09:16:40 AM
Excited for the episode tomorrow. Still annoyed at the ridiculously long break, but at least it's back now.

Fun that Ragnar's grown up sons are shown now, me and two of my friends were so close to auditioning for those roles.

Wow, really?
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Post by: gmillerdrake on December 01, 2016, 07:44:28 AM
Solid return. I love how out of shape both mentally and physically they've made Ragnar. Going from such an 'in charge' character to one kind of wandering and desperate.
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Post by: BlackInk on December 01, 2016, 10:09:28 AM
Yeah, the episode was good. Glad the show's finally back.

Excited for the episode tomorrow. Still annoyed at the ridiculously long break, but at least it's back now.

Fun that Ragnar's grown up sons are shown now, me and two of my friends were so close to auditioning for those roles.

Wow, really?

Well, audition is maybe the wrong word, I don't really know what specific things are called in this business and in english. But they put out a casting call for the characters not far from where we live and we fit the bill physically, so we were really close to go there for the weekend and try it out.
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Post by: BlackInk on December 29, 2016, 01:28:55 PM
Anyone see the episode last night? Holy crap.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on December 29, 2016, 01:40:10 PM
Anyone see the episode last night? Holy crap.

Yep. Had a feeling that was coming. Ragnar hasn't been himself this season and this show had to start heading toward an ending. It's picked up for at least one more season but I don't see how they go past next season.

Gonna be cool to watch the revenge of his sons take place.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 29, 2016, 04:45:58 PM
Pretty much as expected but cool episode. I'm interested in Rollos destiny and if he can reconcile as a Viking. I assumed the drowing was a test.
So that ship at the end with the guy with no eye, is that a previous character or new because I can't remember?
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Post by: BlackInk on December 29, 2016, 11:02:20 PM
Not that I can recall. But the image of a missing eye immediately made me think of the classic image of Odin, who also has only one eye.
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Post by: Logain Ablar on January 10, 2017, 06:15:49 AM
I love this show! I stayed up way too late watching last night, but I'm finally up to date with season 4 (ie episode 16 - Crossings).

I think season 4 started to drag in the middle, but the last few episodes were really good.

Who are people's favourite characters, aside from Ragnar? I think Floki is mine - I love his wacky eccentricity.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 10, 2017, 06:33:54 AM


Who are people's favourite characters, aside from Ragnar? I think Floki is mine - I love his wacky eccentricity.

Good question, there are so many good characters. Lagatha, Athelstan, King Eckbart.....Bjorn and now his crippled son (spelling?)

I was a bit bummed to see Ragnars character so helpless and lost at the end being that we were used to him always overcoming, but he did have a plan and it looks like it's gonna work. His sons are gonna raise the army he couldn't and get revenge.
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Post by: Logain Ablar on January 10, 2017, 07:03:27 AM
Yes - I was annoyed that by mid-season it seemed like they had turned Ragnar into a failure. All his grand ventures ended in disaster. I was glad to see he still had some reserves of cunning left.

I think Ivar the Boneless is a chip off the old block, but even more unhinged and unpredictable. Can't wait for them to get their revenge.

Most annoying character - that French princess. I think if I was Rollo I would have lopped her head off myself..  :lol I thought Rollo's turnaround to rejoin the Vikings again and leave his family wasn't particularly well done, but I was glad to get out of Frankia, and I can see why they did it.

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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 10, 2017, 12:21:38 PM
Yea I thought Rollo would be subjected to more tests or punishments but in the recent episode he suddenly fought with them like nothing had happened or it atleast seemed like that.
I'm glad that they went that way with Ragnars story arc because even though I liked him as a character only those proven to be strong enough would be fit and trusted to lead an army. Would be strange if he after his fails and his age he suddenly became trusted to be a leader again.
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Post by: BlackInk on January 10, 2017, 12:31:03 PM
Rollo's story is just ridiculous at this point. And I don't know why but something about Floki annoyed me this week.

Aside from that, I really like what they're doing with Ivar. I didn't really like him at first but he's becoming quite cool. Overall a good episode.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 10, 2017, 01:02:10 PM
Rollo's story is just ridiculous at this point. And I don't know why but something about Floki annoyed me this week.

Aside from that, I really like what they're doing with Ivar. I didn't really like him at first but he's becoming quite cool. Overall a good episode.

Agree with all this. The fact that all it took to 'accept' Rollo again was 45 seconds underwater scraping his back on a boat was a tad obsurd. He tried to kill Ragnar when they last fought....unless there is something else coming for him I find his welcoming back to be the first thing I really dislike about this show.

Floki did with the Muslims the exact thing Ragnar did with the Christians. I'm assuming this 'growth' in his character is intentional to mirror Ragnars growth in a way?

Essentially Ivar is what Ragnar once was. Which is why he's so intriguing and captivating as a character. Ragnar's character for the first 3 seasons of this show dominated everyone else's....it appears Ivar's will now.
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Post by: Logain Ablar on January 10, 2017, 01:04:38 PM
It will be interesting to see how they develop the story with Ragnar's sons. Bjorn is Lagertha's son, while the other 3, Ubbe, Sigurd and Ivar are Aslaug's, who Lagertha murdered with the arrow in the back. There's bound to be some tension there.

Also, what's the story with the brothers with the face tattoos? One of them definitely has grand designs about becoming king of Norway. It's only a matter of time before they turn against Bjorn. Who will Floki align himself with?
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 19, 2017, 11:01:29 AM
I felt a bit let down with the 'battle' of the two armies. such a big production of showing the gathering and what not and then ZERO battle scenes? I'm assuming they are saving the battle scenes for when Lagatha is defending Katacut but still....not a single scene of any of the Lothbrok sons fighting?

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Post by: Logain Ablar on January 19, 2017, 02:37:04 PM
Agreed. A bit of a "nothing" episode. I get that they were trying to gather the "great army", but they could have made more of it, like showing all the deals and bargains done to get all the different clans together.

I liked the chariot type thing that Floki made for Ivar. I'm sure we'll see that in action.

What was up with Bjorn and Lagertha's girl at the end? Seemed a bit pointless.
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Post by: BlobVanDam on January 19, 2017, 09:07:01 PM
I was disappointed they skipped the battle. I thought the rest of the season would build to the big battle with the heathen army and concluding with the death of the king. Instead they skip over the battle and get right to killing the king (which itself was quite satisfying and brutal). I understand that it costs a lot for a big battle scene, but that was what the season was building to.
I also think that showing the battle was a necessity for getting Ragnar's kids over as ruthless vikings. They haven't proven themselves yet, except for Ivar having a few decent kills. Without Ragnar around any more, they desperately needed to establish that on screen.

I also wanted to see the voyage, just to know the logistics of shipping a horse and chariot across the ocean in a long boat. :lol
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Post by: Logain Ablar on January 20, 2017, 12:52:24 AM
Oops - just realised that I'm still an episode behind on The Great Army.

Will get caught up on Revenge at the weekend (and then watch some Vikings right after  :biggrin:)
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 20, 2017, 02:09:25 AM
Yea it was a bit anticlimax to skip the actual fighting but honestly it didn't bother me that much, they buildt it up so it was clear they would win. Both Ecbert and Aethel are still there so maybe that will be the big battle.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 20, 2017, 07:00:32 AM
Yea it was a bit anticlimax to skip the actual fighting but honestly it didn't bother me that much, they buildt it up so it was clear they would win. Both Ecbert and Aethel are still there so maybe that will be the big battle.

I think the big battle they'll show will be Lagatha defending Katacut from the sneaky Earl the brothers have enlisted. Either way I agree with Blob that They missed a chance to show Ragnars son's being 'ruthless' like Ragnar requested. We know Bjorn is a hard ass but we've not seen any of the others fight.

I'm sure before the series is over we will but it'd have been nice to see a bit of it.
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Post by: BlackInk on January 21, 2017, 09:53:11 AM
I don't think we'll see Lagertha defend Kategat this season, I personally think that'll be season 5. At least that's what would make the most sense.

There's still Ecbert to fight, whose kingdom is huge compared to Aela's, so I think that's where the real fight will be. Aela was never going to be a problem.
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Post by: Logain Ablar on January 21, 2017, 03:51:48 PM
I watched Revenge tonight. Yeah, kinda disappointing. Yes, it was pretty satisfying seeing King Aelle get his comeuppance, but it would have been far better showing the preceding battle. He could have started out all bravado and bluster, and then gradually realised that he was screwed as the battle went on and his men were getting killed all around him..

I'm sure King Ecbert still has a few tricks up his sleeve, but am I the only one to find Prince Aethelwulf to be very annoying?

I think there's probably enough story left for Season 5, but I think they should probably leave it there. I think the fight for Kattegat will probably be one half of the story, with whatever Ivar gets up to in England the second half of it. I think we're going to see a bit of a transition from a warrior culture to that of trade and commerce, but just guessing.. :)
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Post by: BlobVanDam on January 26, 2017, 01:58:31 AM
I'm looking forward to a big battle next week. The start of the fight this week was great, and it was especially nice to see Ivar's war tactics helping them out, and Floki's reaction when the trap worked.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 26, 2017, 06:09:17 AM
I'm looking forward to a big battle next week. The start of the fight this week was great, and it was especially nice to see Ivar's war tactics helping them out, and Floki's reaction when the trap worked.

Yeah. Glad to see those battles and am looking forward to it next week as well.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on February 02, 2017, 12:15:27 PM
I liked the finale a lot and now looking back on this season it wasn't all that bad. Wish they wouldn't have split the season for that long a duration but it looks as if they've already filmed at least half of season 5 and it'll be back this fall. Introducing the Knights Templar is going to be awesome.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 02, 2017, 12:54:52 PM
Yea I agree, overall a pretty solid season except for a few things.

Introducing the Knights Templar is going to be awesome.
Oh was wondering about that end scene, that's should be interesting.  :tup
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Post by: BlobVanDam on February 03, 2017, 04:29:14 AM
Yeah, that end scene was weird and pointless without context, and that dude's haircut is so 2016 it just took me right out of it. Not a good scene to end on given how excellent the rest of the episode was, and it served no purpose. They should have just left it out entirely and left it for next season.

Aside from that, great episode. The battle was possibly the best they've had on the show. Some very notable character deaths in the episode that made me sad. We've lost too many characters this season. :(

Good for Ivar throwing that axe at his bro. He was overdue for going nuts again. :metal
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Post by: gmillerdrake on February 03, 2017, 10:18:52 AM
Yeah, that end scene was weird and pointless without context, and that dude's haircut is so 2016 it just took me right out of it. Not a good scene to end on given how excellent the rest of the episode was, and it served no purpose. They should have just left it out entirely and left it for next season.

Aside from that, great episode. The battle was possibly the best they've had on the show. Some very notable character deaths in the episode that made me sad. We've lost too many characters this season. :(

Good for Ivar throwing that axe at his bro. He was overdue for going nuts again. :metal

Totally agree that the introduction of the Knights Templar seemed a bit rushed and 'off'. Unless you watched the Season 5 trailer and dug a little bit you'd not know that he was a Templar.

Also, they had been building to Ivar killing his brother the entire season....was a perfect exclamation point to the end of the season and verified that Ivar is indeed a tad looney.
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Post by: BlackInk on February 06, 2017, 03:43:25 AM
My favorite three characters have been Athelstan, Ragnar, and Ecbert. And now none of them are left. But the remaining characters are interesting enough.

And I'm glad Helga died and finally put an end to that dumb "this is my daughter now i love her" psychosis plot.
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Post by: Logain Ablar on February 13, 2017, 03:53:50 AM
Watched the finale last night. Pretty good. I was sad to see the end of Ecbert, but the old dog had one last trick up his sleeve. He made that 'deal' with Bjorn for the rights to the land, knowing that Bjorn had no idea he was no longer the king, and probably had no power to make such a bargain.

I was a bit annoyed that Aethylwulf survived the battle. I find him pretty annoying.

I'd like to see more of Ivar on the rampage next season.

I agree with the introduction on the warrior monk guy. They must be setting him up as another big bad for next season, but it just felt tacked on. I had no idea he was supposed to be a Templar. Obviously the vow of celibacy was optional in his particular group..  ;)

I think it's going to be interesting to see how the next season holds up without Ragnar. It felt like they were kinda phasing him out for parts of this season, so maybe that was intentional, to bring other characters forward and have them continue the story..
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 04, 2018, 07:58:15 AM
Anyone still watching this show? I freaking love it  :metal   It's so well done and even in the aftermath of killing of the main character (Ragnar) who had held the show together for four seasons......they've managed to keep the story interesting and compelling.

I had read last year that this season 5 was to be the last season, BUT...I just read an article that said they've renewed for a (20) episode Season 6!! They are getting 7.8 Million viewers per episode. I think that speaks to how well done this show is. The production alone is top notch.
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Post by: BlackInk on January 04, 2018, 12:56:30 PM
I’m still watching, but I don’t love it as much as you seem to do. I like it, and yeah the production is great, but I do feel the writing is pretty uneven. Sometimes it’s great, sometimes less so.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 04, 2018, 01:32:26 PM
I’m still watching, but I don’t love it as much as you seem to do. I like it, and yeah the production is great, but I do feel the writing is pretty uneven. Sometimes it’s great, sometimes less so.

I pretty much said this in the GOT thread but I just don't see that. They have several story lines going at once and they all keep moving along with not stagnation. You can't say that for a lot of shows out there. The battle scenes are excellent as well
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Post by: Logain Ablar on January 04, 2018, 02:05:13 PM
Ah - I didn’t realise S5 had already started. I do love this show, but I’ll have to see what my options are for watching here in the UK. I think Amazon Prime might be the only show in town.

I’m really looking forward to see what happens with Ivar.
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Post by: BlackInk on January 04, 2018, 11:24:22 PM
I pretty much said this in the GOT thread but I just don't see that. They have several story lines going at once and they all keep moving along with not stagnation. You can't say that for a lot of shows out there. The battle scenes are excellent as well

I agree that it never really stagnates anywhere, so that’s not really my issue. My issue is more the way they jump from storyline to storyline without any real since of weight to the events. Like, two episodes ago, defeating the english was the most important and main storyline, now they haven’t mentioned or seemingly given a thought to it in a while. Bjorn’s most important thing in life was exploring the mediterranean, but after some weird and completely consequence-less story line he immideately goes home.

And now this battle that has had pretty much all of two episodes of build-up is suddenly ’the end of the world’ and ’the battle that will tear our world apart’. Hype that I do not feel that they’ve earned but are just trying to force on me with words. I don’t dislike the show, if I did I wouldn’t still be watching. It’s definetely interesting, but in terms of pure dramaturgy, I find quite a few other shows superior.
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Post by: BlackInk on January 26, 2018, 03:01:43 PM
The latest episode was really artsy. Even though it doesn't really fit together with the rest of the show and only contributes to the slight feeling of not being focused, I did appreciate it. On its own, it was good. I got a tad over ambitious at times, with some strange editing, a few moments of really bad fight choreograohy, and some really bad CGI skeletons. But I do respect what they tried to do here, and when it comes to the main battle, I think they mostly pulled it off.

I don't think they should have included Floki's story this week though, it would have been better had they kept the focus on the battle and had all the Iceland stuff here happen last week or something.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 26, 2018, 07:27:03 PM
The latest episode was really artsy. Even though it doesn't really fit together with the rest of the show and only contributes to the slight feeling of not being focused, I did appreciate it. On its own, it was good. I got a tad over ambitious at times, with some strange editing, a few moments of really bad fight choreograohy, and some really bad CGI skeletons. But I do respect what they tried to do here, and when it comes to the main battle, I think they mostly pulled it off.

I don't think they should have included Floki's story this week though, it would have been better had they kept the focus on the battle and had all the Iceland stuff here happen last week or something.

Yeah...it was definitely different, but I did like it. It was a cool way to pull off ‘another’ battle scene. I’ve always enjoyed the battle scenes in this show...very well choreographed....good production....so I thought their attempt at changing it up was neat.

And I agree Floki’s storyline could have been pushed off until a different time. Plus, I’m not all that excited about that particular storyline. Seems kind of silly at the moment.

 But I’m totally digging the show still. I think it’s been consistent throughout its run.
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 30, 2018, 10:48:48 AM
Was wondering where Rollo was so it's nice seeing him back, so that should be interesting.  :tup

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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 30, 2018, 11:19:44 AM
Was wondering where Rollo was so it's nice seeing him back, so that should be interesting.  :tup

would love it if he rolled into Katticut and flipped the script on Ivar and Co........sided with Lagatha and Bjorn. I don't think that's out of the question. He looked pimp though  :lol
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Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 31, 2018, 11:07:28 AM
Was wondering where Rollo was so it's nice seeing him back, so that should be interesting.  :tup

would love it if he rolled into Katticut and flipped the script on Ivar and Co........sided with Lagatha and Bjorn. I don't think that's out of the question. He looked pimp though  :lol
Yea that would be sweet although I wonder why he sent an army to fight for Ivar then? Maybe he changed his mind or he has a counterattack planned.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on January 31, 2018, 12:19:02 PM
Was wondering where Rollo was so it's nice seeing him back, so that should be interesting.  :tup

would love it if he rolled into Katticut and flipped the script on Ivar and Co........sided with Lagatha and Bjorn. I don't think that's out of the question. He looked pimp though  :lol
Yea that would be sweet although I wonder why he sent an army to fight for Ivar then? Maybe he changed his mind or he has a counterattack planned.

If he's anything like Ragnar or learned anything from him it'd be having a plan that included some sort of misdirection. Either way, it'll be cool to see him involved in the story again.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: a51502112 on February 01, 2018, 08:28:48 AM
So, was ep10 the last of the season?
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Post by: gmillerdrake on February 01, 2018, 08:45:36 AM
So, was ep10 the last of the season?

I'm confused on this as well. They said this was the Mid season finale.....and there were more episodes to come in 2018 which leads me to believe those would still be season 5. I know they renewed Vikings for a (20) episode 6th season.
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Post by: BlackInk on February 01, 2018, 09:05:29 AM
Yes, episode 10 was officially a mid season finally so there are 10 more season 5 episodes to go. However, the mid season break for season 4 was an insane 7 months, so if anything like that happens this time we won't get more Vikings for quite a while. At that point I think they should just call it season 6, but for some reason they don't want to do that.
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Post by: gmillerdrake on February 01, 2018, 09:08:45 AM
Yes, episode 10 was officially a mid season finally so there are 10 more season 5 episodes to go. However, the mid season break for season 4 was an insane 7 months, so if anything like that happens this time we won't get more Vikings for quite a while. At that point I think they should just call it season 6, but for some reason they don't want to do that.

That's what was weird....that long break. I don't think it'll be that long because (I'll try to find the article) when I read about season 6 they said that it'd premier late 2018. If that's the case then you have 2-1/2 months of season 5 left....which maybe those air April/May leading into the summer.....then summer break and Season 6 kicks off Novemberish?

Either way.....there's a guaranteed (30) episodes of this show still to come which is freakin awesome in my book  :metal
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Post by: a51502112 on February 02, 2018, 05:26:28 AM
Bummer! I need more Katheryn Winnick.  :eek
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on February 02, 2018, 10:16:43 AM
Bummer! I need more Jennie Jacques.  :eek
FTFM  ;)
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on February 14, 2018, 02:42:30 AM
Bumping 'cause I finally catched up, last time around I waited for the entire season 4 to finish, now I watched the first half of season 5.

Well.... Travis Fimmel as Ragnar was the casting decision of a lifetime, I'm talking Heath Ledger as Joker level. Without both the actor and the character, his absence is sorely and utterly missed. Lagertha and Floki has to carry the show in a sense, and of course there are Ragnar's sons: two dull ones (one dead), a generic good guy and that goddamn psycho of Ivar.

I really, really dislike Ivar and there's nothing I like about him. His face, his haircut, his psychotic behiavour, his bullying attitude, nothing at all. And this is not a critique to the actor or the writers - most likely this is the entire point. TV and movies are full of badass villains you can root for somehow - Hannibal Lecter, Walter White, Tony Montana etc... Ivar probably is not meant to be one of them. You're MEANT to be annoyed by him and not like him one bit.

Ivar at least had one badass scene, him surrounded in the pouring rain in York screaming at all the englishmen with a blood stained face. But then again, there's a cripple sitting down alone and isolated in front of, what, 453 people and NOBODY is able to put an arrow in his foul mouth? really? ONE tried and missed and that was it?

Also, I'm not convinced about Heachmund, is he meant to be evil Athlestan being spirited away to Kattegat, only to woo Lagertha in no time to the point that she wants a goodbye kiss before the battle? battle that ages her in record time making finally the catch-up with her age (C'mon she should be 50 by now).

On the english side, Aethelwulf seemed to finally develop - there was a scene of him talking to the nobles on the throne and I swear he looked like Ecbert, maybe it was a conscious directing choice but he had the posture, the way of speaking and the mannerisms of his father, maybe he's becoming a more cunning and interesting character no wait nevermind he's dead stung by a bee. WTF?

Anyway, Floki's scenes of him exploring Iceland are of a mesmerizing beauty. Makes me wanna visit the place!
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 14, 2018, 07:48:16 AM
Well.... Travis Fimmel as Ragnar was the casting decision of a lifetime, I'm talking Heath Ledger as Joker level.

Totally agree. This show isn't the same without him.....and I kind of look at everything after Ragnar's death as a different show. It's still well produced....the fight scenes are awesome....and for the most part the story continues to progress. I still like the show and will watch until the final scene....simply too much time invested into it now NOT to. But I"ll admit that it just isn't the 'same' without Ragnar and Travis Fimmel.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on November 22, 2018, 07:00:22 AM
*Cough cough, dusting off the thread*

So finally 10 episodes of S05 is upon us, who's excited?
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on November 22, 2018, 07:59:50 AM
Excited? not me. The last episodes didn't really convince me. But I'm still a fan and I will follow to the end.

Anyway, I know that Breaking Bad has a "fifth season" split in two so ths is nothing new, but what's the point for a show that always had seasons of 10 episodes, have seasons of 20 episodes....... but with the second half airing one year after the first?
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 22, 2018, 08:22:58 AM
I’m looking forward to it. I’ve enjoyed the show overall immensely. There was a stretch there when they neutered Ragnar’s character that was kind of slow....but I thought they did a good job of reestablishing the characters and show after his death.

Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 06, 2018, 09:13:35 PM
Two episodes in to this back half of season 5 and it’s been great!  :tup
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 01, 2019, 06:37:09 AM
Season 5 is complete.....what a season it was! This show just keeps on going! I’ve read that for certain that Season 6 is it for this show.....but, that they are exploring a ‘continuation’ show? Whatever that means? Maybe they’ll center it around a different group of characters or different part of the world. Who knows. All I know is that outside of a handful of episodes there where they made Ragnar an opium addict....this show has always been on point and cool to watch.



SPOILERS*******


I was a bit put off by the fact that they just didn’t end the whole Ivan vs the rest of them storyline. Allowing him to slip away to be heard from again at a later date is alright for the story I guess....but it just felt like his story is over now.....why not kill him off and be done with it?
  Also....I felt like Floki ‘deserved’ a better death. Him dying in the manner in which he did seemed so anti climatic considering the warrior/character he was. Although, the irony of him seeing the Christian Cross deep in the belly of the mountain that he was sure he was going to find ‘his’ Gods was a nice touch....and I suppose fitting....but given all he went through it seemed like a battlefield or fighting death would have been good for him.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on March 08, 2019, 04:04:51 AM
Did he die? the subtitles clearly confirmed what could be already deduced, that he was weezing, and even the Wikipedia synopsis states "He begins to laugh as the volcano erupts and injures him". Haas such an important character died, the last we'd seen of thim wouldn't be him still alive.

About the season.... there's something amiss and I can't even put my finger on it. For sure it's not the same without Ragnar, but all the remaining protagonists already changed alliances for 5-6 times and it's hard to keep track of who's siding with who now. Everyone has already been twice an alley of someone they twice wanted dead at least.

Ivar is... unsettling, and even looking at the actor's face makes me want to punch him, with that weird way of speaking and the piercing blue eyes. And this is not a dis at the actor - I suppose this is the whole point, you're not supposed to like Ivar, you have to be at unease with everything he does.

I found myself sympathetic for King Harald - ok, he's a hothead who turns cloak just like anybody in the series did, but in the end he's strong, willing, is not a sleazy cheater (he was very pissed at the sole idea of Ivar offing Bjorn at a peace meeting), and he has hilarious bad luck with women. As far as viking kings goes, he's quite cool all things considered.

Magnus coming back I thought meant something about the prophecy lingering on Lagertha, that she would die killed by one of Ragnar's sons... but wait, nevermind, he's dead, so probably as Ragnar stated he was never a son of him.

They even killed off Heachmund, who lasted basically a season and a half, I figured he was supposed to be the top name in the cast once Travis Fimmel got out. Uh well. Good riddance also of that scheming bitch of Judith.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 08, 2019, 06:42:38 AM
Did he die? the subtitles clearly confirmed what could be already deduced, that he was weezing, and even the Wikipedia synopsis states "He begins to laugh as the volcano erupts and injures him". Haas such an important character died, the last we'd seen of thim wouldn't be him still alive.

I mean.....they showed that volcanoe erupt and the whole mountain collapse. I know they didn’t ‘show’ him dead but for him to survive that would be pretty remarkable. Who knows....I dig Floki so maybe he’ll show up again.

Agree about King Harald as well. He started as a straight villain and now he’s pretty likeable....and about as honorable as a Viking can be. And, (history spoiler) apparently King Harald was the first King of Norway. Well, the first King of Norway was Harald FairHair from 872 - 930. Curious as to if the TV show Harald is based off of him? If so, that could be your ‘end game’ for the series next season.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on March 08, 2019, 06:52:18 AM
Definitively the Harald of the show is based on the historical King Harald, but they've shown time and again that they're quite willing to bend historical facts to serve the narrative.

For sure, knowing the end is in sight, a wrap up of all the mess in Kattegat with King Harald reigning over a united Norway could be a fitting end, and maybe if Floki survives (the actor is still billed as playing him on Wikipedia while actors whose characters have died have listed their tenure, example 2012-2016), he leaves Iceland and discovers America. That'd be a better ending than a not-so-clear death by eruption that nobody witnesses.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 19, 2019, 02:54:56 PM
So the final season is coming up on 12/4 and just read this:


https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/vikings-spinoff-series-valhalla-picked-214128249.html?soc_src=newsroom&soc_trk=com.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard&.tsrc=newsroom


Pretty cool news. And, looking forward to see how they wrap up this awesome series  :metal
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on November 19, 2019, 03:12:06 PM
Hopefully not with Lagertha burning Kattegat to the ground for no reason and Ivar being randomly mugged down by someone who never met him, while Bjorn goes living in Groenland in imposed exile  :lol
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Stadler on November 20, 2019, 09:44:35 AM
I should be watching this, and I should be loving it.  I watch other things on History, and so see the ads, but I've only watched about three minutes of the actual show.

I will say this, though (and in a very positive way): from the little I've seen, that might be the best looking cast - women AND men - of any show on television.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 20, 2019, 10:44:26 AM
I should be watching this, and I should be loving it.  I watch other things on History, and so see the ads, but I've only watched about three minutes of the actual show.

I will say this, though (and in a very positive way): from the little I've seen, that might be the best looking cast - women AND men - of any show on television.

I can tell you that the production quality alone makes it worth it. AND....the battle scenes are incredible. I don't think I've ever been disappointed by the show....if I have...it's been an episode or two but not nearly enough to even recall. All in all it's a series that is well worth the time you'd have to invest into it.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Podaar on November 20, 2019, 10:50:49 AM
Oh, and Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick). That's all that really needs to be said.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 20, 2019, 11:12:13 AM
Oh, and Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick). That's all that really needs to be said.  :biggrin:

Yep. She’s beautiful.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Stadler on November 20, 2019, 02:16:57 PM
Agreed.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on November 20, 2019, 03:19:34 PM
Travis Fimmell as Ragnar, Wardruna's soundtrack, the landscape where they film and of course Katheryn Winnick will always be for me the defining traits of Vikings. When there was some of that going on (and let's remember also Floki), the show was amazing with basically no exceptions.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on July 29, 2020, 09:40:49 AM
I still stand by what I just posted. Well, not "just", it was so many months ago  :lol

Anyone still watching this? the first half of the sixth and final season is out. 10 episodes available, 10 to go.

The show is past beyond is prime but it manages to be good and atmospheric enough to keep interested. Season 6 (part 1) was nothing to write home about, but it was solid overall, and I'm confident in a good and acceptable conclusion to the series. I will miss these characters, these landscapes and the epic soundtrack.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 29, 2020, 10:06:23 AM
Yep. Still watching. I agree with what you’ve said. The show is past its prime but it’s still a really good show. The first handful of seasons when Ragnar (Fimmell) was the main character were some of the best seasons of any show. He is so engaging as an actor.

I recommend this show to everyone who’s looking for a ‘new’ show. It’s well worth the watch.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on July 29, 2020, 12:25:03 PM
Travis Fimmel as Ragnar was a godsend and his casting was in the league of Heath Ledger as the Joker. Absolutely mesmerizing in every single scene he's in.

Moving on with Ragnar's sons was a gamble that didn't really pay off, but I applaud the showrunner for trying it. The authors of Breaking Bad called themselves too cocky and too confident to write an initial scene for the final season where Walter was getting a machine gun (without knowing yet the full outcome), and they managed to write a good story around it. Sometimes you have to take risks.

This sixth season, IMO, also benefitted in going back to Norway. Sure, we still have the russian subplot, but it's still the north, it's still "viking-ish" in a sense. The England subplots were not that bad, and King Ecbert was a badass character, but we've seen so many of those historical shows about England.... it's VIKINGS so I wanna see vikings, I didn't miss the england characters at all and frankly I'd have a hard time to remember where we left them. I assume at least the young king, son of Athlestan, will have to come into play before the end.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on November 16, 2020, 05:30:34 PM
I went back to this thread to say how much I miss Vikings and Ragnar but I see you already had that discussion.  :biggrin:

Sadly I lost interest somewhere in S05.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 31, 2020, 10:27:59 AM
The final 'season' of Vikings is now airing on Amazon Prime ahead of going on the History channel. It' the back half of S6 but it feels like a new season given how long the break was. I watched the first 4 episodes last night.

SPOILER

I thought they gave Bjorn Ironside the best possible death his character could have had. It was really well done.



I've enjoyed this show immensely over the years.....the first few seasons being my favorites but it's stayed consistently good. There was a rough patch there after Ragnar died and they were establishing the other characters where it wasn't quite as good.....but I think they recovered and have continued to give us a pretty solid show. But, it is time to move on and I'm glad they've realized it. Looking forward to seeing how this all shakes out in the end.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on January 03, 2021, 01:00:31 AM
Finished. All in all it was a satisfying ending to a really good series.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: CrimsonSunrise on January 07, 2021, 11:30:39 AM
We finished it last night.  Thought it wrapped everything up very nicely!  Thoroughly enjoyed the whole series.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Logain Ablar on February 15, 2021, 02:27:45 AM
Just finished this yesterday. I thought it was a satisfying enough finale, but it was definitely time to wrap things up.

As much as I liked Ubba, Ivar, Bjorn, it felt like they were really dragging things out once Ragnar's story was done. It probably could have ended a season or two earlier and still finished strongly.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 15, 2021, 04:35:57 AM
I didn’t care for the fact they had Ivar be the one who fatally injured Bjorn. Bjorn was an incredible warrior.....there’s no way Ivar who was crippled should have been able to deliver that fetal blow no matter how good they tried to make him seem as a warrior as well. I get ‘why’ they did it for the whole story of it and all.....just don’t agree with it.

But yeah.....satisfying series and good enough final few episodes to close it out.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Podaar on February 15, 2021, 06:28:14 AM
Just finished this yesterday. I thought it was a satisfying enough finale, but it was definitely time to wrap things up.

As much as I liked Ubba, Ivar, Bjorn, it felt like they were really dragging things out once Ragnar's story was done. It probably could have ended a season or two earlier and still finished strongly.

I'm sure this is more because history itself is full of many more tales of Ivar, Ubba, Halfdan, and to a smaller degree Ironsides. Ragnar himself is seen as little more than an amalgamation of legends that probably refer to several different leaders exploits. That being said, yeah, this series lost me after Ragnar's death too.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Logain Ablar on February 15, 2021, 02:17:46 PM
Just found out today that there’s a spin off series in production - https://www.indiewire.com/2021/01/vikings-valhalla-cast-netflix-series-1234611924/

Of course I’ll check it out. I just hope it’s distinctive enough not to feel like Vikings Season 7.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on April 07, 2021, 07:56:41 AM
Final bump - I finished it too!

Man, what a ride it has been, since the beginning until now. I wasn't even bothered with the final of the first part of Season 6 'cause it seemed all a dream or a vision, so Bjorn was stabbed for real? by Ivar? and then he died but he didn't? at least he got the most glorious and badass sendoff one could think for, hail Bjorn Ironside, you were with us, if not as an actor, as a character from the beginning, it was sad to see you go in the premiere, but what an epic sendoff it was!

And for other goodbyes....

- Bye Ivar, I hated you so much but by the time of the last season we all got used to you so we kinda went along with you. Enjoy creeping around the floor in Valhalla's great halls!

- Bye Harald, king of all Norway and of the friendzone! seriously, who else in the series got more luck than him? refused and abandoned by every woman, raped by Lagertha, and when he wanted to marry Bjorn's widow, she chose SUICIDE BY SWIMMING rather than marying him. He was a magnificent asshole you couldn't help to root for.

- Bye Hitvserk, I'm still pissed at how you killed Lagertha, and you kinda were along for the ride, but hey, at least you made out of it alive!

- Bye Ubbe, you discovered America, congrats!

And speaking of America... WHOHOHOOOOO WE GOT FLOKI BACK!!! ALL HAIL FLOKI THE SHIP BUILDER!!! A pity Gustaf sat out the whole season 6 except for the very end, at least he appeared in all seasons.

Final considerations: yeah, we all know that the series lost its charm after Ragnar was gone - Travis Fimmell was the casting decision of a lifetime, the best TV character seen on screen after Walter White, bar none. I only accept disagreements about this if we talk about Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders, otherwise Travis wins  :biggrin:

Ragnar, Lagertha, Floki, the beautiful landscapes, the amazing music (thanks Wardruna).... whenever any of these elements was present, Vikings could do no wrong. Amazing series, the post Ragnar season weren't that great but still good enough to follow without regrets. I'm happy I stuck with it the whole time, and I forgive the series some errors and plot baffling choices here and there, overall it was a great experience and congrats to the authors for caring just enough to not make it end in a complete shitfest like another series that will go unmentioned.

Raise your horns for Vikings and Ragnar!!!  :metal
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: Logain Ablar on April 07, 2021, 11:04:22 AM
Raise your horns for Vikings and Ragnar!!!  :metal

Skol!!  ;D

Yeah, a great series and one I’d recommend to others. I agree with the brilliant casting of Ragnar - a perfect blend of wild eyed craziness and cunning, but still able to portray a certain amount of wisdom about his legacy in the world to come.

Was there an episode where his name wasn’t mentioned? That would be an interesting one for trivia hunters.
Title: Re: History Channels "VIKINGS" - "SPOILERS"
Post by: MirrorMask on April 07, 2021, 11:49:52 AM
I wouldn't know, but between Ragnar himself and talking about the sons of Ragnar, I wouldn't be too surprised if there isn't an episode without a mention of his name.