For sure! So happy to still see him on my screen, however briefly! <333 I am always here for the Athelbae hallucinations, and I just hope this isn't it. (At the very least give us some deathbed ones).
Athelstan's ghost was sure working overtime between his two former love interests! ;)
The Rollo SL remains one of my favourite parts tbh. It's funny and interesting. I just about died at Rollo pointing at the book with the chicken leg, but you also really FEEL how isolated he is. And he seems super eager wrt Gisla, which is so endearing to me lol
SPEAKING OF. I love how she always chooses to make a giant scene lol. And the emperor's face during those are gold. The facepalm from last season still trumps the "I have made a huge mistake" moment from this ep.
NOT ENOUGH LAGERTHA. Poor bb has terrible taste in men tbh. Nevermind the whole unfortunate thing about the dude wanting more babies, but then he actually tries to have her only remaining bb murdered. Looks like she's gonna find out next week though, this is gonna be fun.
(the shameless Lagertha/Ragnar shipper in me also hopes they could have some scenes together again at some point before Ragnar croaks pls :( )
Bjorn's SL was meh. I still don't care about Athelstan either.
I'm curious how Floki/Ragnar will interact now that Floki is free. Mercy doesn't exactly mean forgiveness.
The English are my least favourite part rn, although I'm curious about where Judith is going lol She seems way in over her head wrt Ecberth tbh, but we'll see...
lagertha is really getting shafted so far this season but i think she will be given more stuff in the second half
judith's characterization is all over the place. hirst needs to hire some women writers, or at least consult with them because this is just tragic. pick a character narrative and stick with it. she's gone from innocent god fearing christian woman to sultry temptress to heroic mother to apprentice mastermind and not in a well written way.
I'm sure that Lagertha is planning something, I just can't believe Hirst would want to make this a legitimate love line. The basis for it is just so skewed in terms of power.
I like the English storyline in the sense that I like Ecbert, but I really hate his storyline with Judith. The writers are changing the Judith's motivations/characterization constantly and the acting isn't strong enough to support it. They are doing that character such a disservice, she could be so compelling, sigh...
My guess is that Ragnar will avoid Floki? Because he loves him but can't forgive him...
Rollo and his struggle and beauty and the beast story line with Gisla is one of my favorite parts of this season.
Did Lagertha even say one word this episode? She deserves better.
Bjorn yelling in the snow wasn't exactly doing it for me this episode.
I really have no idea where they're going with the Wessex story line. Right now I'm still with them, but still, it seems to be going no where at the moment. I like Ecbert and Kwenthrith is always entertaining, but still.
I'm curious how Floki/Ragnar will interact now that Floki is free. Mercy doesn't exactly mean forgiveness.
I expected Ragnar to exile him, tbh. Maybe he still will. Supposedly some guy named Floki went off and settled Iceland (or so Stans on the internet were saying last year). We shall see.
I think most of that mercy was directed at Helga and her suffering. Their interactions were great last episode and I really feel for Helga, she deserves so much better than Floki.
[Spoiler (click to open)] MUCH better episode than the last one, everything gelled better and had more purpose except for the Judith/Ecbert scenes where I kind of zoned out.
Also that five second Björn flashback gave me more feelings than his survival trip... Alexander Ludwig just isn't a good enough or interesting enough actor notsorrytosay. At least the scenes look cool. That bear was kind of easily defeated though? Whatever.
Highlight was the Athelstan dream and I'm not even mourning him. It was just really well done. And gave Ragnar something to do other than pointlessly bitch @ Aslaug.
Also I'm kind of hf Kwendrith/Aethelwulf. But it's preposterous how much time we spend in Wessex and then only have ONE scene with Lagertha where she's fucking dull Kalf and being pestered about kids again. I can't. And that actor is so bad, he might be the worst in the show. Gustav is the best tbh, last season I was ready for Floki to die but damn if I didn't feel his anguish here.
Hopefully the pacing won't be messy from here on out.
lol baby born ita, I miss him so much, that kid actor was sooo good. Now I want to rewatch S1 as well. Back when Ragnar wasn't such a fuckboy yet and everything right in the world.
the pacing right now is horrible, like i know hirst has never been one for a slow burn but giving kwenti/aethelwulf two scenes before fucking is just ridiculous.
Athelstan appearing to Ragnar and Ecbert was really well done, it was interesting to see how different their reactions were yet they both so desperately wanted the same thing (for Athelstan to stay with them lol).
I'm hf Aethelwulf/Kwenthrith but I hated that they already gave them a sex scene.
Considering the number of plot lines they are juggling... I have a feeling this pacing issue isn't going away.
I actually really liked Bjorn's storyline in this episode, Alexander Ludwig has really improved as an actor and the comedy of it all was wonderfully unexpected.
Can Lagertha speak? Like, not only do you only give her a minute long sex scene but Kalf is the only one who says anything...
What was with that sex scene with Kwenthrith and Aethelwulf? Their scenes together so far had been so good, it was so nice and subtle and then they just jump into bed together? It felt so rushed and makes no sense considering how conservative Aethelwulf is.
Maybe because Judith cheated on him with Athelstan, Aethelwulf is more open to breaking his marriage vows? But yeah, considering how conservative he is, I'd expect it to take a bit longer/him to be more conflicted.
Lagertha didn't say a word this episode, which was so odd. I feel like it has to be building up to something, hopefully good.
I wasn't really feeling the Bjorn yelling in the snow story line, at least it might be more interesting next week.
FINALLY caught up, eeee! So sad I missed the viewing posts for these, although it was nice seeing both in a row. For me the last two episodes were much more interesting and enjoyable than the premiere, but then I am the odd one out who really likes Wessex. (I missed my Wessex Crewe and Troll King in the premiere.) I am really glad that the Ecbert/Judith storyline has changed course from the super creepiness of last season; I mean it would still be better if they weren't sleeping together at all, but I felt like this episode especially made things more clear on his end at least, that she's the closest he can come to Athelstan. The scene of them grieving over Athelstan at the end...;_;
But gah, Athelstan!!! <333 I happy to see him, and in such an interesting hallucination. Ecbert's reaction in particular killed me, Linus acted the hell out of that scene! :/ You could tell he was being truthful when he said he had loved Athelstan too. With all his deceitfulness I wondered for a moment there last season, but nope, his feelings for Athelstan were genuine. I thought it was interesting he found out Athelstan was dead now; I had always pictured Ragnar being the one to tell him. I hope when they do (hopefully) cross paths one more time before Ragnar kicks it that Ecbert tells him he saw Athelstan in a vision. :p
I really enjoyed this episode, best of the season so far for me.
It was rushed, but I'm totally here for Aethelwulf/Kwenthrith (or however those names are supposed to be spelt).... they have great, great chemistry!!
Love everything Rollo... he is hilarious in this "fish out of water" storyline. I hope Gisla relents a but, her tantrums are becoming a bit repetitve, though!
I kinda enjoyed Bjorn's adventures in Revenantland..too bad I dislike Alexander Ludwig so much. I so wish they had cast any other actor in the role.
Loved seeing my bb Athelstan, I miss him so much! :( I thought the scenes in which his spirit appeared to his boyfriends were equally nicely and badly done.... there was a certain amount of cheesiness, but they were also poignant and well shot.
The thing that I'm not liking is Flopki's continued existence. The only thing I wanted from this season was for him to die a painful death, and instead it's not going to happen, and to make things worse, it was spirit Athelstan that saved him. Talk about a slap in the face... I know it just highlights once again how much better Athelstan is than Flopki's sorry ass, but it doesn't soothe my rage and my bloodlust LOL
the only parts which were slightly boring to me were Bjorn, Judith, and, surprisingly, Floki scenes? I don't understand why his little daughter died, there was literally no reason other than it would be difficult for Helga to care for tortured Floki and a child at the same time and no one would like a small child to see her father like that
I enjoy Rollo's French storyline but tbh I'm curious how they are going to teach him the language if no one there speaks a word of his language (edit) Oh and I really like Gisla as a character, not sure about the acting but I like the actress' looks
I really like Kwentrith/Aethelwulf (loved the fight scene last week) but I agree they had sex too soon, hopefully he will at least feel very guilty about it... curious if and how he finds out about Eccbert and Judith, I don't like Judith but she's suffered enough
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Also Bjorn going all Revenant on that bear.
Athelstan's ghost was sure working overtime between his two former love interests! ;)
SPEAKING OF. I love how she always chooses to make a giant scene lol. And the emperor's face during those are gold. The facepalm from last season still trumps the "I have made a huge mistake" moment from this ep.
NOT ENOUGH LAGERTHA. Poor bb has terrible taste in men tbh. Nevermind the whole unfortunate thing about the dude wanting more babies, but then he actually tries to have her only remaining bb murdered. Looks like she's gonna find out next week though, this is gonna be fun.
(the shameless Lagertha/Ragnar shipper in me also hopes they could have some scenes together again at some point before Ragnar croaks pls :( )
Bjorn's SL was meh. I still don't care about Athelstan either.
I'm curious how Floki/Ragnar will interact now that Floki is free. Mercy doesn't exactly mean forgiveness.
The English are my least favourite part rn, although I'm curious about where Judith is going lol She seems way in over her head wrt Ecberth tbh, but we'll see...
judith's characterization is all over the place. hirst needs to hire some women writers, or at least consult with them because this is just tragic. pick a character narrative and stick with it. she's gone from innocent god fearing christian woman to sultry temptress to heroic mother to apprentice mastermind and not in a well written way.
I like the English storyline in the sense that I like Ecbert, but I really hate his storyline with Judith. The writers are changing the Judith's motivations/characterization constantly and the acting isn't strong enough to support it. They are doing that character such a disservice, she could be so compelling, sigh...
My guess is that Ragnar will avoid Floki? Because he loves him but can't forgive him...
Did Lagertha even say one word this episode? She deserves better.
Bjorn yelling in the snow wasn't exactly doing it for me this episode.
I really have no idea where they're going with the Wessex story line. Right now I'm still with them, but still, it seems to be going no where at the moment. I like Ecbert and Kwenthrith is always entertaining, but still.
Lol why should one care about any part of the show? :p
I mean different strokes and all, but for me that was the most compelling part.
I expected Ragnar to exile him, tbh. Maybe he still will. Supposedly some guy named Floki went off and settled Iceland (or so Stans on the internet were saying last year). We shall see.
MUCH better episode than the last one, everything gelled better and had more purpose except for the Judith/Ecbert scenes where I kind of zoned out.
Also that five second Björn flashback gave me more feelings than his survival trip... Alexander Ludwig just isn't a good enough or interesting enough actor notsorrytosay. At least the scenes look cool. That bear was kind of easily defeated though? Whatever.
Highlight was the Athelstan dream and I'm not even mourning him. It was just really well done. And gave Ragnar something to do other than pointlessly bitch @ Aslaug.
Also I'm kind of hf Kwendrith/Aethelwulf. But it's preposterous how much time we spend in Wessex and then only have ONE scene with Lagertha where she's fucking dull Kalf and being pestered about kids again. I can't. And that actor is so bad, he might be the worst in the show. Gustav is the best tbh, last season I was ready for Floki to die but damn if I didn't feel his anguish here.
Hopefully the pacing won't be messy from here on out.
Edited at 2016-03-04 05:01 pm (UTC)
and the five second baby bjorn flash was so freaking sweet, it made me want to rewatch season 1. i miss that sassy little kid.
I'm hf Aethelwulf/Kwenthrith but I hated that they already gave them a sex scene.
Considering the number of plot lines they are juggling... I have a feeling this pacing issue isn't going away.
And yes omg that flashback gave me so many feels!! Young!Bjorn >>>>Ludwig x infinity.
i really wish the actresses playing morgane and judith were better. i like gisla but morgane's acting leaves a lot to be desired.
i want see more yidu tbh.
Also so excited to see aslaug, ivar and ragnar's scene... I wonder what the context is?
I'm pretty sure Yidu is going to get a big focus next episode, since Ragnar says the line about killing himself to Yidu.
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Can Lagertha speak? Like, not only do you only give her a minute long sex scene but Kalf is the only one who says anything...
What was with that sex scene with Kwenthrith and Aethelwulf? Their scenes together so far had been so good, it was so nice and subtle and then they just jump into bed together? It felt so rushed and makes no sense considering how conservative Aethelwulf is.
Lagertha didn't say a word this episode, which was so odd. I feel like it has to be building up to something, hopefully good.
I wasn't really feeling the Bjorn yelling in the snow story line, at least it might be more interesting next week.
And yet, I am sure there are still dudebro viewers out there saying they are just ~bros~...:p
I don't think I ever appreciated Clive's comic skills before this French sstoryline, but damn!
But gah, Athelstan!!! <333 I happy to see him, and in such an interesting hallucination. Ecbert's reaction in particular killed me, Linus acted the hell out of that scene! :/ You could tell he was being truthful when he said he had loved Athelstan too. With all his deceitfulness I wondered for a moment there last season, but nope, his feelings for Athelstan were genuine. I thought it was interesting he found out Athelstan was dead now; I had always pictured Ragnar being the one to tell him. I hope when they do (hopefully) cross paths one more time before Ragnar kicks it that Ecbert tells him he saw Athelstan in a vision. :p
Now when do we meet Alfred???
It was rushed, but I'm totally here for Aethelwulf/Kwenthrith (or however those names are supposed to be spelt).... they have great, great chemistry!!
Love everything Rollo... he is hilarious in this "fish out of water" storyline. I hope Gisla relents a but, her tantrums are becoming a bit repetitve, though!
I kinda enjoyed Bjorn's adventures in Revenantland..too bad I dislike Alexander Ludwig so much. I so wish they had cast any other actor in the role.
Loved seeing my bb Athelstan, I miss him so much! :(
I thought the scenes in which his spirit appeared to his boyfriends were equally nicely and badly done.... there was a certain amount of cheesiness, but they were also poignant and well shot.
The thing that I'm not liking is Flopki's continued existence. The only thing I wanted from this season was for him to die a painful death, and instead it's not going to happen, and to make things worse, it was spirit Athelstan that saved him. Talk about a slap in the face... I know it just highlights once again how much better Athelstan is than Flopki's sorry ass, but it doesn't soothe my rage and my bloodlust LOL
Roll on the next one.
I enjoy Rollo's French storyline but tbh I'm curious how they are going to teach him the language if no one there speaks a word of his language
(edit) Oh and I really like Gisla as a character, not sure about the acting but I like the actress' looks
I really like Kwentrith/Aethelwulf (loved the fight scene last week) but I agree they had sex too soon, hopefully he will at least feel very guilty about it... curious if and how he finds out about Eccbert and Judith, I don't like Judith but she's suffered enough
Edited at 2016-03-05 09:25 am (UTC)