A norheimi vikingek

The first season didn’t turn out bad at all. I was pleased by the occasional Monty Python-esque moments, too bad that the writers served just a diet version. It's lacking the right kind of enthusiasm, which is one of the reasons why my rating isn’t higher. Another reason is the character of the annoying Roman actor and versatile artist, Rufus, who didn’t appeal to me at all. Who I think is perfect, on the other hand, is the voluntary slave Kark, who is great in every scene. I hope he will be as good in Season 2. (2020.02.22)

In the opening scene of the first episode, I couldn't help but think of Monty Python's Flying Circus, the grumbling slave clearly referenced it. Similarly, the final resolution of the retirement question or holmgang also made an impression on me. I didn't give it a full star rating because I expected the creators to shake up my defenses in a more powerful way. (2020.02.21)

In the second episode, the Norwegian creators continued with what they successfully started last time. This time, they focused more on relationships between men and women, and they did well. The afternoon with poetry and honey wine was excellent. The Vikings had to be truly brave; I definitely wouldn't mess with a guy who can split a pig in half with one swing of his sword. (2020.02.21)

The third meeting with the Vikings has been the weakest for me so far. The character Rufus didn't really appeal to me, not only does he lack a sense of subtle Scandinavian humor, but he also involves culture. The episode was too settled for my taste. Yes, there was a funeral ceremony, but I still expected more daring. (2020.02.21)

What would a series about Vikings be without a plundering raid on foreign shores? So, the creators sent their loyal Norheim warriors overseas and they did well. The raid under Orm's command was a delight, and if it weren't for that annoying Roman, the final impression could have been even better. Although the construction of the amphitheater according to the 1:1 scale plan was great, that's for sure. One sentence that speaks for it all: "The sea gives and the sea takes." (2020.02.22)

The fifth episode, along with the third one, ranked among the weaker ones for me. I have a suspicion that Roman Rufus is mainly to blame for it. The creators obviously wrote him as a humorous character, but this guy really gets on my nerves. The final attack on Norheim and Orm, who encountered a fate worse than death, saved the situation a bit, but Rufus... 3*+. (2020.02.22)

The finale improved my mood after the previous, rather hesitant episode. In this case, I had a great time practically the whole time, Rufus was sufficiently sidelined, and public humiliation proved to be a dangerously double-edged weapon. The conclusion truly worked out for the creators. (2020.02.22)

I feel almost the same way about the second season as the first one. Yet again, the creators were constantly balancing on the edge between humor and awkwardness, and I’m pleased to say that humor was mostly winning. Although I’m an atheist, I thank God that the annoying Roman did not get as much screen time as before. On the other hand, I'm delighted that Kark could fully express his unique worldview. I was worried that the second season would be worse than the first one. Fortunately, it wasn’t, so I can look forward to Season 3 and to how the creators will manage to bring Freja back to the game. (2020.03.27)