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Vinland Saga — Season 1

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Danae Stahlnecker Common Sense Media While the constant stream of blood and gore can be overwhelming, Thorfinn's journey towards peace and personal growth is compelling enough to keep viewers watching for more than just the violence. Rated: 3/5 Mar 31, 2023 Full Review Brittany Vincent Decider ... It's Such an easy watch, even if you're squeamish, that you'll melt from one episode to the next, though the first one is gripping in such a way that you may very well wish to watch it again. Jul 18, 2022 Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse "Vinland Saga" is an excellent title that manages to stand out from the plethora of shonen titles, through a unique story and an overall excellent presentation. Dec 20, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episode 1 Aired Jul 7, 2019 Somewhere Not Here Eager eager to know more about the world, Thorfinn longs for adventure and dreams about paradise; Thors saves a runaway slave. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 7, 2019 Sword The Jomsvikings travel to Thorfinn's village to find Thors, their former commander; Thors is forced to protect his family and the village. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 7, 2019 Troll Floki orders Askeladd to to kill Thors; the villagers prepare for their first battle; Thors and his men get ready for their journey to England. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 28, 2019 A True Warrior Askeladd stages an ambush on Thors' party with a fatal outcome, inciting Thorfinn to vow revenge. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 4, 2019 The Troll's Son Thorfinn prepares to challenge Askeladd in a duel to take his vengeance. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 11, 2019 The Journey Begins After being wounded in battle and ending up unconscious, Thorfinn is rescued by an English woman and her daughter. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 18, 2019 Normanni Askeladd turns his attention from England to France to aid the Normans; Thorfinn has another chance to take revenge for his father's death. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 25, 2019 Beyond the Edge of the Sea Askeladd's ships arrive in a village owned by the feudal lord Gorm; Askeladd and Thorfinn duel. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 1, 2019 The Battle of London Bridge With a fleet of Danish and Vikings ships behind him, King Sweyn attempts to take London Bridge. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 15, 2019 Ragnarok As the siege of London drags on, Thorkell takes Prince Canute hostage; Askeladd hears word of this development and hatches a plan. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 22, 2019 A Gamble Ragnar's followers surround Thorkell and his men and demand the release of the captives, but Thorkell is about to do something unexpected. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 29, 2019 The Land on the Far Bank Prince Canute is in the custody of Askeladd's band, but they are all still in danger; Thorkell hasn't given up pursuit yet. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 6, 2019 The Hero's Child Askeladd must secure safe passage with the messenger of Brycheiniog and faces opposition from Ragnar over Chaute's involvement in the negotiations. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 13, 2019 The Light of Dawn Askeladd desperately needs winter supplies; in a nearby village, a young woman worries about the sin she committed, unaware that it might have saved her life. Details Episode 15 Aired Oct 20, 2019 After Yule Askeladd realizes Canute is too naive to be an effective leader and plots to murder the young prince's innocence. Details Episode 16 Aired Oct 27, 2019 History of Beasts Desperation grows among Askeladd's men as Thorkell's army draws closer to them even after they destroy a bridge to hinder Thorkell's advance. Details Episode 17 Aired Nov 4, 2019 Servant Askeladd recalls a story his mother told him long ago; Askeladd and Thorfinn must escape not only from Thorkell's forces but from Askeladd's own men who have turned against him. Details Episode 18 Aired Nov 17, 2019 Out of the Cradle Thorfinn faces his most powerful opponent yet, Thorkell the Tall; both want to kill Askeladd, but only one may earn the privilege through a duel. Details Episode 19 Aired Nov 25, 2019 United Front A familial relation comes to light before Thorfinn and Thorkell resume their duel; Canute's arrival prompts a confession from Askeladd. Details Episode 20 Aired Dec 1, 2019 Crown After the fighting dies down, Canute takes in Askeladd and Thorkell as his followers and returns to Gainsborough; Canute goes through an awakening when he realizes the meaning of love in the aftermath of Ragnar's death. Details Episode 21 Aired Dec 8, 2019 Reunion Canute's group encounters an assassin on the way to York; Thorfinn reunites with Leif; Askeladd stirs up trouble in York. Details Episode 22 Aired Dec 15, 2019 Lone Wolf Thorfinn and Askeladd duel; Askeladd reveals a story of revenge that sheds light on the man he has become and his attitude toward the Viking way. Details Episode 23 Aired Dec 22, 2019 Miscalculation After the assassination attempt on Canute's life, rumors about the king spread through York. Details Episode 24 Aired Dec 29, 2019 End of the Prologue Askeladd decides; Thorfinn's life is at a crossroads. Details

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