Vikings - Season 1 (2013) (season)
Creators:
Michael HirstDirected by:
Ciaran DonnellyScreenplay:
Michael HirstCinematography:
John S. BartleyComposer:
Trevor MorrisCast:
Travis Fimmel, Clive Standen, Katheryn Winnick, Jessalyn Gilsig, Gabriel Byrne, Gustaf Skarsgård, John Kavanagh, Ivan Kaye, David Pearse, Nathan O'Toole, Gavin O'Connor-Duffy, Trevor Cooper (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson's orders. The two men will come together face to face with a single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive. (History Channel)
Reviews (2)
An interesting plot shift that culminates in a long-awaited personal duel in the style of GoT. It doesn't have the fatality and grandeur of Kings Landing – in a grimy Viking village it's more like a poor relation of sorts in the form of a street brawl, but there's an interesting and consistent clash of two different religions and cultures, which gets its due importance. So far, so good.
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Another well-crafted episode. Vikings continues to keep me entertained, even during the quieter moments, which is a good sign. It was fascinating to see how much change was triggered by the outcome of a single duel. And the award for the most surprised character goes to Jarl Bjarni!:-)
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