Vinland Saga — Variosity Vault

#69 · Vinland Saga

Action / Adventure / Anime · 2019–2023 · 2 seasons · 48 episodes

IMDb: 8.9 143,363 votes TVmaze: 7.9 My rating: –

Show summary

For a thousand years, the Vikings have made quite a name and reputation for themselves as the strongest families with a thirst for violence. Thorfinn, the son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, spends his boyhood in a battlefield enhancing his skills in his adventure to redeem his most-desired revenge after his father was murdered.

Season 1 2019 · 24 episodes · IMDb avg 8.83 My rating: –

Season summary ⚠

⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal
Young Thorfinn grew up listening to the stories of old sailors that had traveled the ocean and reached the place of legend, Vinland. It's said to be warm and fertile, a place where there would be no need for fighting—not at all like the frozen village in Iceland where he was born, and certainly not like his current life as a mercenary. War is his home now. Though his father once told him, "You have no enemies, nobody does. There is nobody who it's okay to hurt," as he grew, Thorfinn knew that nothing was further from the truth.The war between England and the Danes grows worse with each passing year. Death has become commonplace, and the viking mercenaries are loving every moment of it. Allying with either side will cause a massive swing in the balance of power, and the vikings are happy to make names for themselves and take any spoils they earn along the way. Among the chaos, Thorfinn must take his revenge and kill Askeladd, the man who murdered his father. The only paradise for the vikings, it seems, is the era of war and death that rages on.

#	Episode	Aired	IMDb	TVmaze	My Rating
1	Somewhere Not Here	2019-07-07	8.2 8,621	8.8	–
Thorfinn, a boy living in Iceland, longs for adventure and is eager to know more about the world. He dreams of a land of paradise called Vinland that he hears about from the adventurer Leif, while he leads his peaceful life with this father Thors, a former warrior. One day, Thors saves a runaway slave and sets a series of events in motion. This is the story of a true warrior in an age of turmoil.
2	Sword	2019-07-07	8.2 7,883	8.6	–
In the year 1002, the war between England and Denmark was intensifying. One day, the Jomsvikings pay a visit to Thorfinn's village in order to bring back Thors, their former commander, to prepare for the impending battle. Thors is forced to join the war in order to protect the villagers from being taken hostage, and must face his accursed past in order to save his family and his village.
3	Troll	2019-07-07	8.6 7,831	9.1	–
Askeladd, the leader of a Viking army of a hundred men, receives orders from Floki of the Jomsvikings to kill Thors, who was once known as the Troll of Jom. However, the villagers, completely unaware of the order, buzz with excitement as they prepare for their first battle. Thorfinn also joins in the excitement. Thors and his men are about to embark on a difficult sea journey to England.
4	A True Warrior	2019-07-28	9.6 13,885	9.4	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal Thors and his men fall for Askeladd's trap and faces a dangerous situation, but Thors defeats many of Askeladd's men with his overpowering strength. However, Thors knows that it will be difficult to save everyone, including his son, who've been living in a peaceful village their entire lives, and makes a tough decision.
5	The Troll's Son	2019-08-04	8.5 7,399	9.2	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal After Askeladd kills Thorfinn's father Thors, Thorfinn hides inside Thor's ship and bides his time until the opportunity to take revenge. However, life on the ship is harsh without any food or water, and Thorfinn grows weaker day by day. One day, Thorfinn, armed with his sword, attempt to attack Askeladd in his sleep...
6	The Journey Begins	2019-08-11	9.4 10,292	9.6	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal Thorfinn kills his first man. As more time goes on Thorfinn kills more men and becomes more skilled. One day when Thorfinn is in battle he gets shot with an arrow and ends up unconscious. An English woman and her daughter help him recover.
7	Normanni	2019-08-18	8.7 7,298	8.8	–
Askeladd withdraws temporarily from the war against England. While searching for a new source of income, he encounters a skirmish among the Franks and hatches a plot to steal their treasure. Askeladd sends 16 years old Thorfinn, who has grown up into a cold-hearted Viking, ahead as a messenger.
8	Beyond the Edge of the Sea	2019-08-25	8.4 6,797	8.7	–
After capturing the treasure from the Franks, Askeladd's men return to the village of Gorm on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark to pass the winter. Thorfinn challenges Askeladd to a duel as a reward for bringing him the head of the captain of the clan of Franks. Even though Thorfinn has grown in skill through his experience in battle, he is still no match for Askeladd.
9	The Battle of London Bridge	2019-09-01	9.1 8,012	9.4	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal In October 1013, King Sweyn leads a fleet of Danish and Viking ships in an attempt to take London Bridge of England. Askeladd's army, hired by the army of Denmark, was among them. However, after the betrayal of Thorkell the Tall, a Viking known for his overpowering strength, London Bridge has become impregnable. Askeladd tells Thorfinn he'll reward him with a duel if he's able to kill Thorkell.
10	Ragnarok	2019-09-15	8.2 6,763	8.5	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal Askeladd's army separates from the army of Denmark and attacks a village 100 km to the west. Thorfinn leaves the soldiers behind in disgust and climbs up a hill overlooking the village, where he pledges revenge for his father. However, he encounters Askeladd sitting in the darkness, who tells him about "Britannia", the aging of the world, and Ragnarok, the final battle.
11	A Gamble	2019-09-22	8.6 6,565	8.9	–
Thorkell takes Canute hostage and follows after the main army of Denmark. Ragnar objects to Thorkell's plan to take on the entire army of Denmark, boasting 16,000 soldiers, with only 500 men. Thorkell then begins to tell Ragnar the story of Valhalla, the pride of Normans, a place where only those who die in battle can go.
12	The Land on the Far Bank	2019-09-29	7.8 6,726	8.5	–
Askeladd and his men continue their march to escape from Thorkell. However, their march comes to a halt at the Severn River. Askeladd hands a letter to an old man operating a ferry across the river and tells him to deliver the letter to the other side immediately. As soon as he hears the addressee's name, the old man sets off in his boat.
13	Child of a Hero	2019-10-06	7.9 6,804	7.9	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal Askeladd crosses the river and escapes from Thorkell into Wales with Canute. However, Askeladd's men are ambushed by a group of soldiers hiding behind the boulders at the border of the kingdom of Brycheiniog. Askeladd attempts to negotiate with their messenger, and reveals his plan.
14	The Light of Dawn	2019-10-13	9.0 7,777	8.4	–
Askeladd and his men change course and decide to return to Gainsborough, by crossing through the Earldom of Mercia in the midst of a harsh snowstorm, where the main army of Denmark awaits. The men spot a small village in the blizzard, and make their move.
15	After Yule	2019-10-20	8.6 6,489	8.9	–
After losing Canute, Thorkell decides to halt his advance in central England. Thorkell hears that the end of the war between Denmark and England is near, and bemoans the end of the war. However, he later gets wind of an interesting piece of news.
16	History of Beasts	2019-10-27	8.5 6,397	9	–
Askeladd and his men are attacked by the English army in the village where they had planned to camp during the winter. Askeladd captures their captain and interrogates him to find out how the English knew where they were, and discovers that Thorkell is fast approaching. The news of Thorkell's arrival sends waves of shock among Askeladd's followers.
17	Servant	2019-11-03	9.4 7,973	9.3	–
Askeladd's men continued their march to escape Thorkell. However, Torgrim and his friends were hatching a plot to switch sides and join Thorkell, taking Canute with them. Torgrim finally launches his rebellion and corners Askeladd, negotiating with him to hand over Canute, then Thorkell arrives in the midst of the confusion.
18	Out of the Cradle	2019-11-17	9.3 8,014	9.3	–
Thorfinn and Thorkell agree to have a duel over the fate of Askeladd. Thorkell looks forward to facing off against Thors's son, Thorfinn, and asks him what a true warrior really is. Meanwhile, Canute is suddenly ambushed while he attempts to escape, and has a dream about a certain individual.
19	United Front	2019-11-24	9.5 9,178	9.5	–
Thorfinn is told to think about what he has to do to beat Thorkell. Askeladd treats Thorfinn's wounds so that he may fight again someday, and proposes a joint strategy to help the two of them survive longer.
20	Crown	2019-12-01	8.8 6,610	8.8	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal 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.
21	Reunion	2019-12-08	9.4 8,025	9.5	–
Canute's party arrives in York to attend the Imperial Council. Although Canute had wanted to strike out against King Sweyn.
22	Lone Wolf	2019-12-15	9.5 9,627	9.3	–
Thorfinn begins his duel against Askeladd with Canute and Thorkell as witnesses. However, Thorfinn is unable to strike as he stands overwhelmed by the extraordinary mood that overtakes Askeladd after Bjorn's departure.
23	Miscalculation	2019-12-22	8.7 6,817	9	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal After the assassination attempt on Canute's life, rumors spread through York saying that the king is trying to kill Canute. As a result, the king is unable to issue any orders that would put Canute in harm, and Askeladd is pleased that everything is proceeding as planned. However, the tables turn when King Sweyn speaks. Meanwhile, Thorfinn is sent to prison as punishment for disturbing the peace.
24	End of the Prologue	2019-12-29	9.9 42,388	9.6	–
As the Imperial Council proceeds, Askeladd is shocked by the news of Wales. As he gets called by the king, he makes a last stand.

Season 2 — Vinland Saga Season 2 2023 · 24 episodes · IMDb avg 8.81 My rating: –

Season summary ⚠

⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal
After his father's death and the destruction of his village at the hands of English raiders, Einar wishes for a peaceful life with his family on their newly rebuilt farms. However, fate has other plans: his village is invaded once again. Einar watches helplessly as the marauding Danes burn his lands and slaughter his family. The invaders capture Einar and take him back to Denmark as a slave.Einar clings to his mother's final words to survive. He is purchased by Ketil, a kind slave owner and landlord who promises that Einar can regain his freedom in return for working in the fields. Soon, Einar encounters his new partner in farm cultivation—Thorfinn, a dejected and melancholic slave. As Einar and Thorfinn work together toward their freedom, they are haunted by both sins of the past and the ploys of the present. Yet they carry on, grasping for a glimmer of hope, redemption, and peace in a world that is nothing but unjust and unforgiving.

#	Episode	Aired	IMDb	TVmaze	My Rating
1	Slave	2023-01-09	8.7 7,399	7.5	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal Einar, a young man from northern England lives with his mother and younger sister in a quiet farming village. One day the village is destroyed in a Viking attack, and Einar's life changes dramatically.
2	Ketil's Farm	2023-01-16	7.8 6,514	7.7	–
Entering a life of slavery, Einar and Thorfinn begin their work, while encountering the various figures who inhabit Ketil's farm.
3	Snake	2023-01-23	8.4 6,286	8	–
Thorfinn and Einar find themselves in a sticky situation with some vicious men claiming to be "warriors". Thorfinn is put in major danger as one of the men finds newfound excitement in making him beg for his life.
4	Awakening	2023-01-30	8.8 6,641	8.1	–
Following Fox's demonstration and Snake interfering, Einar makes ties in Thorfinn's actions and words, and confronts him on his past.
5	Path of Blood	2023-02-06	8.5 6,071	8	–
After a sudden turn of events, young Canute must rise up to claim the throne of a Kingdom much reduced and under attack.
6	We Need a Horse	2023-02-13	7.9 6,065	6.8	–
Realizing they need a horse to remove tree trunks, Thorfinn and Einar go to the stables. When the workers deny them a horse, they decide they must find another way to get one.
7	Iron Fist Ketil	2023-02-20	8.0 5,698	7.3	–
Thieves have been taking food secretly from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home.
8	An Empty Man	2023-02-27	9.0 6,884	8.3	–
Thorfinn has nightmares almost every night, but he can never remember what he dreamed about, a fact that bothers him.
9	Oath	2023-03-06	9.6 11,828	8.1	–
Thorfinn is caught off guard and knocked unconscious in a fight with the servants. In the midst of this, he had a dream in which he sees his father and his arch-enemy. How will they respond to the current state of Thorfinn?
10	Cursed Head	2023-03-13	8.6 5,707	8.3	–
Finally, after three long years, Einar and Thorfinn chop down the final tree in the forest. At the same time, Canute, who became the conqueror of England, is visiting Jelling, the royal capital of Denmark.
11	King and Sword	2023-03-20	7.8 5,514	8.3	–
With Canute's newfound additional throne and the land of Denmark, he aims to fund his armies with drastic means. Ketil meets with Lief Ericson who finds out he has a slave named Thorfinn. Ketil pays tribute to the new king Canute.
12	For Lost Love	2023-03-27	9.2 6,491	8.1	–
Olmar recieves some upsetting news, causing him to reach his breaking point. Meawhile, tensions arise as Canute sets his sights on Ketil's farm.
13	Dark Clouds	2023-04-03	8.3 5,455	7.9	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal A slave kills his master and all his sons, as a result, a bounty amounting to three horses is placed on his head. The old master collapses tending the field and must be taken care of due to his poor health.
14	Freedom	2023-04-10	8.5 5,519	8.2	–
⚠ SPOILER WARNING — click to reveal Gardar, the runaway slave who killed his master has come to Ketil's farmstead to free Arnheid, his wife. Snake aims to subdue Gardar while Einar wishes to aid Gardar by violent means, Thorfinn, however, pursues a diplomatic solution.
15	Storm	2023-04-17	8.8 5,753	7.9	–
Arnheid goes to the fortress where Gardar is imprisoned and asks to see her husband to treat his wounds.
16	Cause	2023-04-24	9.1 6,694	8.3	–
Having realized Gardar is escaped, Einar and Thorfinn make their way to the old master's home to find Arnheid. The two find her and both decide to help her and her husband escape, with the three colluding in a plan to help save Gardar.
17	The Road Home	2023-05-01	9.5 9,616	8.8	–
Thorfinn, after being left with no other choice, must break a sworn oath to defend Gardar from Snake.
18	The First Method	2023-05-08	9.0 6,027	8.3	–
As Canute and his men are approaching the farm, Ketil returns home and learns about the events that occurred while he was gone.
19	The Battle of Ketil's Farm	2023-05-15	8.7 5,496	8.3	–
Ketil gathers men to fight and defend his farm from the King's forces. Meanwhile, Thorfinn and his friends try to escape with Arnheid before the battle ends.
20	Pain	2023-05-22	9.6 10,035	8.6	–
As Thorfinn and Einar head for their escape, Arnheid regains consciousness and asks where they are going and if there are slaves and wars there, too.
21	Courage	2023-05-29	8.9 6,020	7.3	–
The battle has left heartbreaking casualties in its wake. Though Thorgil and Ketil's wife want to continue the fight, Canute demands their surrender.
22	The King of Rebellion	2023-06-05	9.7 14,720	8.4	–
Thorfinn is determined to face the brutal challenge of having to endure one hundred punches in order to speak with Canute. His father's words resonate with him as he undergoes this brutal but necessary task.
23	Two Paths	2023-06-12	9.7 13,458	8.8	–
Thorfinn and Canute attempt to begin to engage in peace discussions for Ketil's farmland.
24	Home	2023-06-19	9.3 7,891	8.3	–
After negotiating peace, upon his return to Iceland, Thorfinn reunites with his long-lost family after a 16-year separation, and the encounter sparks within him a bigger inspiration to establish a nation in the bountiful lands of Vinland.

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