Today I want to talk about Vikings episode 6. (WITH SPOILERS)

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Today I want to talk about Vikings episode 6. (WITH SPOILERS)

What I like about this episode is the on forehand complots they silently agree on. I will explain later what I mean with this. In this episodes the stories talk a couple of times about revenge, love (dis)loyalty, the game of war and knowledge.

Revenge

King Horik, Ragnar and Rollo seek revenge for different reasons. They want revenge both on Jarl Borg and King Ecbert. Lagertha on her husband. Ragnar because Jarl Borg put his family in danger. Rollo because he hate Jarl Borg although he fought at his side. King Horik because he dislikes him and his tricks.

Knowledge

The difference between the knowledge of art is also explained. In language there is more distance between the Vikings and Britain at that time. In Britain they already wrote and painted in the Viking world it were carvings and runes. Better known as the Anglo Saxon Futhorc.

Faith

In this episode they tell us that Rome’s attacks on Britain where good for the knowledge but when we decided to keep the Christian faith a lot of things got lost. Unfortunately we lost lots of knowledge when we did this. The faith of the Vikings in the gods is much older than the Christian faith. That said you could say that the believes in gods have similarities to our Christian faith explained in this Vikings episode.

Auslaug tells a story about Logi and Loki that I tried to find on the internet. Unfortunately this is not anywhere to find. Loki was also known as Logi. Although they took this story I liked the way it is told.

On forehand conspiracy they silently agree on

Rollo and Floki are allowed to get Jarl Borg and punish him to beat him up and bring him to the great hall. Ragnar tell his faith he will draw the Blood Eagle on Jarl Borg. Thorsten, Rollo and Floki kill the army of Jarl Borg by putting the shed on fire.

The game of war

They did a game of war in this episode a war mind game. If Jarl Borg knew why Rollo did came to get him to go to Kattegat he wouldn’t came. Jarl Borg asked Rollo if Ragnar seeks revenge but Rollo tricked him to say that Ragnar is different than he is. With this he mind gamed Jarl Borg. If Rollo didn’t tell the people in the shed to be quit they did. Then he decided to burn the shed down with the people in it.    

The things I like about the Vikings season 2 the journey so far

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This Sunday episode 5 of Vikings season 2 arrived. We are a bit behind, I know. What I would like to tell you is that everyone worked so hard to give us a great season. I found it hard to admit that I know already what is going to happen although I haven’t seen it yet.

I like it I can visualize it for myself first and then the surprise will be when the episode is finally there. The funny thing about that is that you can create your own opinion. I am happy to tell you I try not to spoil anything but fans who have already seen the episodes I will tell you this. I like the whole idea of Vikings and how they are in the old age. The point is based on facts and on creation everything is possible.

When I tell you I like the way they choose to get each character explain its own story. In every fight we see how they choose to fight. From beginning until episode 5 I got surprised every time I watched. The switching between characters. How they believe to be. Their denial, their fears, their fight with inner self most remarkable explained. I actually love these things. Each and every character in its own way have their love, fight, struggle and obstacles. The thing is they have it both in mind and on the battlefield.

I like the relationship between Bjorn and Floki that is extra ordinary and strange in a way. Floki has a kind of relationship with all of the sons of Ragnar.

The sight from Ragnar and Aslaug is also great to see. In episode 5 we switch from the one to another and into the battlefield it is something quite extraordinary I love the way they did that.

The anger Bjorn created in season 1 is still there in season 2 but different in many ways. I love the way we went from Nathan o’ Toole to Alexander Ludwig. Alexander did a great job the way he plays Bjorn you get to see where Bjorn now capable of. Support in battle. His kindness is one of the things I like about Bjorn.

Speaking of Rollo from warrior to drunken nobody to hero? I like the character Rollo in many ways he tried too hard and got disappointed in himself. Most of the people don’t like Rollo in a way. I like Rollo’s character in many ways. He took many steps and he could kill himself and his brother multiple times but he didn’t. If anyone could identify with him you wouldn’t unlike him at all. Is that a weakness I don’t think so. Sometimes we do things in an blink of the eye and then we regret that our whole life, Rollo is one of them who does exactly the same.

 

 

    

Viking news

Hail Vikings,

It is hard to believe but the tv ratings from Vikings went down. The last episode of season 2 where lower than the last episode of season one. I didn’t expect that to happen. Although I can’t judge how it will be in The Netherlands a couple of months later it scared me. Although we already knew there is going to be a new season. What will the network do if the ratings start dropping again in season 3. Will we ever know what is going to happen to our beloved characters? Hopefully we love the Vikings so much that they see the ratings up again.

The premier of season 3 will be in 2015.

http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-80085854/

Vikings Episode 3 Season 2

Hail Viking Fans

I just saw episode 3 from Vikings the introduction of the older Bjorn played by Alexander Ludwig. Alexander is one of the three new introduced actors for Vikings season 2 He took the role Bjorn over from Nathan o’ Toole. Because of a time jump of four years he was able to take over the role. He is the first son of Ragnar and his former wife Lagertha When I asked him a couple of weeks ago what the challenge was he answered: “Wow, good question I think Nathan played the role very well. Because of the time jump I was able to do my own style but always kept in mind what Nathan would do so I could create my own style of playing Bjorn. Another challenge was that after season one became a hit the expectation where so high for season two. I saw season one on TV and liked it very much. Then coming in the second season is something very difficult.” 

I have seen his performance tonight for the first time and liked the character even more wright now. I loved Bjorn already but this role taken over is a great one. We take off with the same anger he had towards Ragnar but then towards the second husband of Lagertha. The anger itself is explained during the first scene in episode 3 where Lagertha is introduced again.

Rollo proves himself a great warrior in this episode again. But he will also remain one of the characters that want to prove himself with too much. He want to show his true side.

Ragnar will be gone the whole episode not gone in the way that they don’t show him. He is away from his hometown. It is once again a episode we love to see from Vikings.

Can’t wait to see the next episode.

Vikings Season 3

Vikings Season 3

Have I got news for you?

While Vikings season 2 is still on a couple of days ago they revealed that season 3 is a go.

By this news I made a dance in my room.

Yes more Vikings to come and I will love it.

So there will be a season 3 what would you like to see what happened?

What are your ideas?

Are there characters going to die in season 3 and who?

I would love to discuss it with you.

I will tell my ideas a bit later it will be July because the second episode over here is in a couple of days.

Hopefully the fans will get more episodes and more action, excitement and fun.

With more raids, intrigues and tears of joy or sadness.

If you want to discuss it I am to be found on Twitter @TamaraBakx @tamara_bakx or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/tamara.bakx

Vikings season 2

Hail Vikings fans. You got to see this season. Or first catch up season 1 and then start to see season 2. My expectations were high after seen season 1. I needed to wait for almost 5 months. The others much longer. But it is totally worth it.

On Sunday the 6th of April Season 2 of Vikings started in the Netherlands. After a wait for way too long and what seamed forever I was able to see what fans in USA and Canada already could. I already knew things because I read everything from Vikings. I don’t want to spoil anything for the fans who haven’t seen it yet. You need to see this.

I was happy to see the familiar faces in Vikings the main characters stayed from season 1 episode 9. I am glad they continued the series with introducing new person’s they have done that before and continue doing this. Although I am not sure what I liked about the first episode. They were able to continue the conflict in every character from scratch.

I can argue with what happened to a few characters. Although I love the way Michael Hirst did write this. It is in my imagination I had chosen differently. I hated when storylines get separated and not shown what happened in the meanwhile.

But before spoiling things I would like to say this series is going to be great, awesome, joyful and tears will flow it is going to be excited. Can’t wait to see episode 2 next Sunday. By the way this season got 11 episodes. So two episodes times more the fun.

Enjoy the raids, intrigues, happiness and tears to come!!!!!!!!

Q and A Vikings

Q and A Vikings

Yesterday the new season of Vikings aired in the USA and Canada. A lot of cast members where on twitter or Ustream to answer questions from fans. Due to the overload of questions and the amazing amount of cast members who where online to answer them I wasn’t able to catch all of them. An hour after the first episode of Vikings season 2 there was time to ask questions. Clive, Katheryn and George for instant did an hour before the launch on Twitter. After the launch they came back on to twitter to get the reactions of the fans. Where Alexander and Alyssa did Ustream afterwards. The airtime was at 9 in the evening. My time because I live in The Netherlands was 4 in the midnight.

Season 2 will be launched in april in my own country.     

Clive Standen (Rollo)

Did you take anything from the set?

“That's for me to know and History to never find out!”

What is your favorite line?

"All things begin and end as stories"

Do you study mythology before? Did you have to learn a lot of new things? (Stunts, tricks, and martial arts)

“Always learning...Norse mythology SO vast it's ongoing. Had a whole day of stunt training today-lucky if I come out of ep1 alive!”

Alyssa Sutherland (Auslaug)

What do you hate about Aslaug?

“Not a thing!”

Katheryn Winnick (Lagertha)

Did you kept any souvenirs from Vikings?

“The offering in season 1 for Uppsalla”

What is your favorite country when you are on set?

         “Ireland. For sure.”

Alexander Ludwig (Björn season 2 episode 3)

What was the challenge in the role played by someone else and your own interpertation of Björn?

“Wow, good question I think Nathan played the role very well.     Because of the time jump I was able to do my own style but always kept in mind what Nathan would do so I could create my own style of playing Björn.”

“Another challenge was that after season one became a hit the expectation where so high for season two. I saw season one on TV and liked it very much. Then coming in the second season is something very difficult.” 

Which character would you like most?

         “Floki” “Gustaf is playing him very well. He is amazing.”

George Blagden

Would you like to play a different character?

“Floki.”

History Vikings season 2

History Vikings season 2

On the 27 February the new season of Viking starts on History channel in the USA and on Love Film UK. After season 1 everyone wanted to know what was going to happened next. And when the teaser trailer for season 2 came at San Diego Comic Con I was angry. What I saw was that the funniest boat builder Floki would die. I started to write my own story that you can see on my blog. I couldn’t help it because who would kill one of the stars of the show.

Due to the new season there is a sweepstake on Facebook called Vikings Fantasy League. The sweepstake is available for everyone but if you want to win you need to live in the USA. The league will let you choose a team this team will get you through season 2 and through the episodes.

You need to have social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This is how you earn points. The more points you get the more you can redeem for different prizes. Go and found out.

You still have time to see season one it is already available on DVD and Blue Ray.

Season one shows us different characters there are more but these are some of the main characters.

·      Ragnar (Travis Fimmel)

·      shield-maiden wife from Ragnar Lagertha (Kathryn Winnick)

·      Son Bjorn (Nathan’o Toole, Alexander Ludwig)

·      Rollo brother of Ragnar. (Clive Standen)

·      Earl Haraldson(Died in season 1) and his wife Siggi. (Jessalyn Gilsig)

·      Floki and Helga (Gustaf Skarsgård and Maude Hirst)

·      Monk Athelstan (George Blagden)

·      Aslaug (Alayssa Sutherland)

·      King Horik (Donal Logue)

·      Jarl Borg (thorbjørn harr)

At the end of season 1 Rollo makes a deal and will fight against his brother. In season 2 we will find out more because Rollo want to be treated as an equal. Aslaug is pregnant and what is going to happen with Athelstan and the different gods.

There will be a jump in time because Young Bjorn Nathan ‘o Toole will become older in time played by Alexander Ludwig.