Even athelstan did not fully understand "Why are you giving heraldson such a funeral was he not your enemy?" I love that ragnar in the early seasons believed so deeply in the gods and the ways of his people The first couple seasons are in my opinion the best of vikings
@@leftifornian2066 yeah I’m coming to the end of the series now, and i will say without Ragnar it’s been kinda ehhhh….but Ivar and Bjorn are good. Ivar far better than Bjorn’s actor but still very good
@@bartard5199 Also Early Haroldson deep down wanted Ragnar to win, don't forget the forshadowing scene where he asks the blind fortuneteller creepy dude " will ragnar become the next jarl ? " and the blind dude replies if he kills you will it not be so, was clear foreshadowing and an indication that he knew his time was coming to a close, and that he wanted Ragnar to take over, I think Ragnar also knew this and thats why he showed him respect in this fight that one could argue haroldson didn't deserve...
in all honesty most of these one on one duels turned into giant fights both fighters had men with them as witness but these men were loyal to there fighter if they where oath men then they saw it as there duty to ether avenge there lord or join him and if it was just freands or family your emotions are going to make you attack
I think Jarl was once a good man but the death of his sons (and the nature of it) turned him down a very dark path, like it would anyone. I think in the end when he knew he was going to die he only felt relief.
He did tell Siggy that he respect him because he's what he used to be when younger but also he proved the western lands existed which Haraldson said he always knew in his hearts existed.
@@PandemonisHe literally cut his chest badly and went for kill shots multiple times lol ragnar won the duel fair. If he wasn’t already beat up and had a VERY injured leg he would’ve washed the haraldson in under 30 seconds.
@@SuperChuckRaney It's just being careful and intelligent. A 1v1 combat can go either way and everyone knew it, that's also most of the time a jarl will never accept such proposition from a common warrior, but Ragnar was wounded so Haraldson's honor was in danger if he said no, and also Ragnar's notoriety was rising consistently. He would have to fight him at some point, so his best opportunity was when he was wounded, even if Haraldson perfectly knew himself he could die against a really great warrior and given his age. Everyone was 50-50 in this, so you had to take every possibility, like acknowledging Ragnar as earl to save herself and her daugther. Most of the time in reality, every details are settled in advance, only the outcome is unknown.
When the raven takes off, "Lord Odin is here - waiting to see which one of us he takes to his great hall..." - this sends still shivers down my spine, brilliant scene.
Ragnar never wanted titles or crowns. All he wanted was the power to create his own legacy, to see new places, and forge his own destiny. As the series goes on, I started to feel that the only reason Ragnar allowed his men to kill and raid as much as they did was to simply appease them since they were merely a means to his goals. To that extent you can say that he was very manipulative because of those goals. In the end, he was surrounded by enemies with little to no allies left and he was brought to his lowest in Paris. Who knows what would’ve happened if Lagertha chose to stay or if Floki didn’t kill Athelstan or if Rollo didn’t betray him or if the settlement wasn’t destroyed. Maybe he wouldn’t have been so embittered after all those years.
Or his daughter dying in a plague while he's laying with the woman who gives him 4 sons at the cost of the love of his life, or if athelstan was sacrificed as intended, or if he didn't meet Yidu who gave him the beetle nut, or if he didn't get betrayed by Horik and becoming king. I always think to the first episode, where him and bjorn are on their way to the thing. He says that Odin gave his eye to acquire knowledge, and looks at bjorn and says but I would give far more.
About his men killing and raiding, I don't think he was being manipulative. Remember, he wasn't Christian at heart, so he didn't grow up with such values. I think Athelstan had the biggest effect on him towards the end. Lagertha was his 'prop', and symbolised his origins.
Gabriel Bryne absolutely nailed Earl Haraldson - a lesser actor in the role would have made the rise of Ragnar far less interesting. Just as Travis Fimmel set the benchmark for his excellent portrayal of Ragnar - his adherence to the Steve McQueen school of acting where "less is more" really shone through. "Vikings", in particular the first few seasons was blessed with excellent writing and an outstanding cast - Rollo, Floki and Lagitha were all also excellent.
Kinda distracting at first actually, because he was the only famous actor in most of season 1. I did not recognise the others. But his acting skills really showed, now most of the unknown actors are now famous actors :-)
Nah, he conquered lots of lands. He cheated on Lagertha and lost Gyda but had many more sons. He was at his peak in season 2 and it got more difficult for him once he became king. What really broke him was Athelstan's death, though.
@@MyPrideFlag wtf is cheating, you don't know history, cheating is a concept related to a nuclear family and vikings did not contain nuclear families their family structure was old tribal structure so you can't say ragnar cheated there is no cheating in polygynous culture.
@@edmondtarverdyan1824 And you don't know the show, idiot. His sons never forgave him for it and his actions caused the divide between them that flourished into the war between Ivar and Bjorn. Ragnar is a man who flew too close to the sun. The first two seasons are his ascension and his peak. But he is unable to hold onto what he takes, and he recreates the same issues he had with his own brother between his sons. Nothing he builds lasts as a result, and he is torn between faiths in a crisis. In a desperate last attempt to claim what he tried to build in England, his fleet is destroyed by what must seem an act of god, and he personally kills his own men, and sacrifices himself to build a legacy for his sons, hoping his death will unite them. But the bad blood runs too deep, and while they come together for a while, it doesn't last. He failed his sons, he failed his kingdom. He rose to great heights, only to see great lows. Whatever you think about the culture, or the histories, in the show, explicitly, everything goes wrong with Ragnar's decision to sleep with Aslaug.
@@edmondtarverdyan1824no you don't know history. Adultery was actually a crime in quite a lot of cultures. And do you honestly think couples back than in every culture throughout thousands of years were okay with their spouses betraying them with another person? There's literally a scene here with Judith being tortured for betraying Athelwulf for Aethelstein (though shout-out to Athelwulf for being a good father to Alfred what a Chad). And what the fuck does the Nuclear Family have anything to do with cheating on a lover or spouse lol? It's just common sense and treating your spouse (or spouses) with respect
@@lolanaenamilo2395 It wouldn’t be my approach either but for these people, and mostly everybody in the world back then, it was quite normal. Dealing with things and realities you don’t like is part of being an adult.
i love that siggy and her daughter had that backup plan to kill her daughters husband. thats a real ride or die relationship. siggy always had a catch or a motive with men, to make herself rise but when it came to her daughter, she was all in for her daughter
@@mrkiky I was wondering, if it was some kind of 'between rulers' thing. One Jarl is dead, the next not yet proclaimed...was that some kind of 'lawless zone', where you can kill someone without consequences?
ive been rewatching season 1 recently - well few months ago, but since 2013 when i first came upon this show ive gained new respect for haraldson. on his way to power he made enemies, costing him his two sons and after they were killed he became wary of others, not giving his trust easily. becoming earl has come at a great cost and im actually sorry for him these days when i think about it. after all his sacrifice its no wonder that he didnt wanna risk it on foolish ventures like ragnars voyage to the west.
I like how haraldson never rushed ragnar the one or two times his previous injury made him stumble, like it feels a combination of both not wanting to win because of that injury, and knowing it didnt make ragnar any less dangerous. The caution and respect the guy shows is awesome
A simple man. Who only wanted to be a simple farmer. Hail Ragnar, indeed, for he truly didn't understand what he was getting into, or the burden required of King. All he did was follow all that was right to him.
Haraldson respected, admired, and envied Ragnar. He was jealous than Ragnar was free, and knew his position said he had to fight him. A good death, and a good kill.
I thought this was a very thought-provoking end to the Jarl. A typical clichéd show would've had him turn full irredeemable here, spouting venomous lines and fighting dirty. But they took this moment and made something sentimental with it. A much more powerful look at a flawed, but now, complicated man.
At 3:58 Haraldsson could have killed him, at 4:00 Haraldsson gives him that look to let him know. I think he wanted to die like a man in combat, and he respected Ragnar. He was also a broken man since his sons desths. Yes Haraldsson was a prick but he still had elements of honour. I would like to know his back story tbh
I agree with you about the way Haraldson felt but he also was going to make Ragnar earn it. Also the whole show is showing how power weighs you down and can become a burden. Ragnar ended up feeling as he did in the end that his ambition wasn't really worth it. But I don't think he wanted Ragnar to kill him. I think that he welcomed Death but if he could've killed Ragnar he would've. It is a valid argument you make though
"I did not become Jarl because I aspired to be one, it came about because of.. other people's actions. And I did not become king out of ambition, but once again I had no choice as a result of other people's actions..."
We are getting hyped and pumped with adrenaline while watching our sports team play. Imagine watching your friend or father in a fight to the death were anytime a deadly blow can occur.
That troll was calling for the murder of a man who just won a Trial of Honor by Combat. Killing that imp could be considered obeying the will of the Gods, as imp was defying their judgment.
Little Ragnar did know, that he was looking at his own future: Jarl Haraldson was the Ragnar of his generation; an ambitious, glory-hungry and optimistic young man that after the deaths and lossea of his loved ones, ended up becoming a cruel, bitter and callous man who trusted no one.
This was such a great episode. I love the silence and then the realization that they have to move quickly to sort out their dirty laundry before the transfer of power takes place and how theres no objection. The daughter had the knife ready to give to her to kill the swedish king she hated marrying as if plan b went into immediate effect. And rollo just sorted out the earls henchman like he was just getting a chore over with.
I'm pretty sure Earl realized his time his over and decided Ragnar is a worthy successor as he was without an heir sunce his sons' deaths, that's why he didn't kill him when he had the opportunity. He clearly wasnt one to shy away from dishonorable acts if it suited him, so this seems like the more suitable reason - it suited him to die in battle and leave his title in hands of a man that reminded him of himself when younger.
7:23 Some people aren't natural yellers. Jessalyn Gilsig clearly is one of those people. Each time they replayed this line in Vikings clips on TV, I noticed how uncomfortable it seemed for her to raise her voice.
What a civilized world.. Ragnar kill his oponent... Ragnar brother stuck an axe in little fat mans chest...just widowed Haraldson ..newborn widow kill sitting elder...three murders within 5 minutes😂.
Great acting. Floki always had that aura about him and always stood out as being this sly joker in the background amongst brave northern kings and earls. 👑
Man that swing at 3:58 is one of the most over-swung attacks in the movie/cinematography industry ever. Ragnar might as well not have dodged...that shit ain't hitting him either way 🙃
A Viking Earl without sons is a dead man.. so Earl Harladson was looking for an honorable death, his sadness over his loss of his sons was unberable and he belived his death at the hands of Ragnar was his right of passage to Vallahala, he was more united with Ragnar at the end than anyone else.. each fighting man understood what he wanted, if it was Ragnar dying, earl Haraldson would have done the same. Men are strange in love and war, it brings out deep sentiments and fairness when death is imminent. This scene is where the fate of Ragnar changes into new strange winds opening the world to him, his family and his people.. one of the early corss continental mingling of distant peoples, cultures and faiths, however bloody it was, that is human evolution.
Earl Haraldson went out like a Boss even if he was an asshole, and Ragnar showed him a lot of respect while dying!
In the end he fought personsonally. Died in a duel. One can respect that in viking culture.
Ragnar showed him respect, knowing Haraldson wouldn't have done the same for him.
Earl Haraldson reminds me of a Mafia boss. His whole way is like a mafia godfather
True
@@medmar76 actually earl haraldson greatly admired and respected Ragnar
Even athelstan did not fully understand "Why are you giving heraldson such a funeral was he not your enemy?"
I love that ragnar in the early seasons believed so deeply in the gods and the ways of his people
The first couple seasons are in my opinion the best of vikings
Ragnar had the veil pulled from his eyes he saw the world and it’s people as they truly were
I’m still only at like s4 but Ragnar definitely is why I’m watching the show for sure. Just like rewatching some of these earlier moments.
@@kevinescobar370 we should go back to our pagan roots
@@IssaMerk it doesn’t get better than season 4
@@leftifornian2066 yeah I’m coming to the end of the series now, and i will say without Ragnar it’s been kinda ehhhh….but Ivar and Bjorn are good. Ivar far better than Bjorn’s actor but still very good
Love how Earl Haraldson tosses his first shield away like "let's get this over with" and Ragnar was more than happy to oblige him
Might’ve been a slightly tactical move by Haraldsen, shortening the fight, since he would not have the endurance of a younger Ragnar
@@jonathanbethards3689Ragnar was injured, id say they were pretty even in this fight in terms of strength/speed, ragnar was just the better scrapper.
@@bartard5199cardio maybe?
@@bartard5199 Also Early Haroldson deep down wanted Ragnar to win, don't forget the forshadowing scene where he asks the blind fortuneteller creepy dude " will ragnar become the next jarl ? " and the blind dude replies if he kills you will it not be so, was clear foreshadowing and an indication that he knew his time was coming to a close, and that he wanted Ragnar to take over, I think Ragnar also knew this and thats why he showed him respect in this fight that one could argue haroldson didn't deserve...
I love that Rollo doesn't even hesitate to kill Svein. It's not even a minute, and Rollo is just like, "Take that you sadistic little shit!"
Svein said kill him
Rollo with out saying a word just gave him the ax . Like I don't think so. He ain't dying not today
And Svein's face is all like "that's a nice axe you got there buddy"
Swatted like a fly 😂
Rollo jammed that axe into svein hard enough that the message of "I've been wanting to do that for years" was made clear without any words
A personal combat without at least three deaths is considered a dull affair
Mf what lol
@@joaop4585 It’s a game of thrones reference dawg lmaoo
in all honesty most of these one on one duels turned into giant fights both fighters had men with them as witness but these men were loyal to there fighter if they where oath men then they saw it as there duty to ether avenge there lord or join him and if it was just freands or family your emotions are going to make you attack
Settling accounts
They saw some wild fights back then 😫
I think Jarl was once a good man but the death of his sons (and the nature of it) turned him down a very dark path, like it would anyone. I think in the end when he knew he was going to die he only felt relief.
Jarl isn’t a name
Haraldson let Ragnar won. Well, not really, but he hd a few opportunities to kill him and didnt take them.
He did tell Siggy that he respect him because he's what he used to be when younger but also he proved the western lands existed which Haraldson said he always knew in his hearts existed.
@@PandemonisHe literally cut his chest badly and went for kill shots multiple times lol ragnar won the duel fair. If he wasn’t already beat up and had a VERY injured leg he would’ve washed the haraldson in under 30 seconds.
@bartard5199 True
I love how the first thing Siggy does after Haroldsonn dies is shank Earl Byrnii. Woman had her priorities straight.
That was a crime she shoulda died
family
I didn't like Siggy. But she had that blade planted just incase Ragnar won. Lack of confidence in her guy? Or shrewd ?
@@SuperChuckRaney It's just being careful and intelligent. A 1v1 combat can go either way and everyone knew it, that's also most of the time a jarl will never accept such proposition from a common warrior, but Ragnar was wounded so Haraldson's honor was in danger if he said no, and also Ragnar's notoriety was rising consistently. He would have to fight him at some point, so his best opportunity was when he was wounded, even if Haraldson perfectly knew himself he could die against a really great warrior and given his age. Everyone was 50-50 in this, so you had to take every possibility, like acknowledging Ragnar as earl to save herself and her daugther. Most of the time in reality, every details are settled in advance, only the outcome is unknown.
@@SuperChuckRaney how's it lack of confidence? people in those days mostly carried knives with them.
and you can never have too many knives
And his path to power has begun.
Such a good series
6:22 made me so happy. I love that he can't pull the axe out xD
But he didn’t cry out in pain. Gotta respect that.
@@originaler31er67 irl you'd probably be in such shock that you can't even scream.
@@sages101 isn't it. Movies always depict stabs like their life is being sucked by a nazgul
@@originaler31er67 Bruh sigurd could pull an axe and try to strike ivar's
@@fellino8049 yes but it was in stomach not in the fraking rib cage
“Power belongs to those who are willing to get low enough to pick it up” ~Ragnar
When the raven takes off, "Lord Odin is here - waiting to see which one of us he takes to his great hall..." - this sends still shivers down my spine, brilliant scene.
Ragnar never wanted titles or crowns. All he wanted was the power to create his own legacy, to see new places, and forge his own destiny. As the series goes on, I started to feel that the only reason Ragnar allowed his men to kill and raid as much as they did was to simply appease them since they were merely a means to his goals. To that extent you can say that he was very manipulative because of those goals. In the end, he was surrounded by enemies with little to no allies left and he was brought to his lowest in Paris. Who knows what would’ve happened if Lagertha chose to stay or if Floki didn’t kill Athelstan or if Rollo didn’t betray him or if the settlement wasn’t destroyed. Maybe he wouldn’t have been so embittered after all those years.
Or his daughter dying in a plague while he's laying with the woman who gives him 4 sons at the cost of the love of his life, or if athelstan was sacrificed as intended, or if he didn't meet Yidu who gave him the beetle nut, or if he didn't get betrayed by Horik and becoming king. I always think to the first episode, where him and bjorn are on their way to the thing. He says that Odin gave his eye to acquire knowledge, and looks at bjorn and says but I would give far more.
@@AJ0223 yes ragnar traded many things away in his quest for knowledge and had his eye busted like Odin a few times from what I remember
We may choose our fate, but we never know the full extent of the consequences of our choices.
About his men killing and raiding, I don't think he was being manipulative. Remember, he wasn't Christian at heart, so he didn't grow up with such values. I think Athelstan had the biggest effect on him towards the end. Lagertha was his 'prop', and symbolised his origins.
@andrew-rn9ui I guess it is knowledge in form of prosperity. To seek this knowledge is to be great. I know not about huge sacrifices, though.
This scene is spectacular, the way Haraldson goes down is amazing, the music and sounds are amazing. High tier production
Gabriel Bryne absolutely nailed Earl Haraldson - a lesser actor in the role would have made the rise of Ragnar far less interesting. Just as Travis Fimmel set the benchmark for his excellent portrayal of Ragnar - his adherence to the Steve McQueen school of acting where "less is more" really shone through. "Vikings", in particular the first few seasons was blessed with excellent writing and an outstanding cast - Rollo, Floki and Lagitha were all also excellent.
Well said!
Kinda distracting at first actually, because he was the only famous actor in most of season 1. I did not recognise the others. But his acting skills really showed, now most of the unknown actors are now famous actors :-)
Floki was very memorable
If Ragnar just know what his future would be...like he said"I wish I never left the farm.."
Best part is Rollo putting an axe into Svein.
One of the most satisfying kills in the entire series
svein
in german pig is called "schwein" :D
The only good thing he did
Yeah Rollo like " meh! Shut up you"
And from this point forward, life only got worse for our poor Ragnar Lothbrok.
Nah, he conquered lots of lands. He cheated on Lagertha and lost Gyda but had many more sons.
He was at his peak in season 2 and it got more difficult for him once he became king.
What really broke him was Athelstan's death, though.
@@MyPrideFlag wtf is cheating, you don't know history, cheating is a concept related to a nuclear family and vikings did not contain nuclear families their family structure was old tribal structure so you can't say ragnar cheated there is no cheating in polygynous culture.
@@edmondtarverdyan1824let em know bro😂
@@edmondtarverdyan1824 And you don't know the show, idiot. His sons never forgave him for it and his actions caused the divide between them that flourished into the war between Ivar and Bjorn. Ragnar is a man who flew too close to the sun. The first two seasons are his ascension and his peak. But he is unable to hold onto what he takes, and he recreates the same issues he had with his own brother between his sons. Nothing he builds lasts as a result, and he is torn between faiths in a crisis. In a desperate last attempt to claim what he tried to build in England, his fleet is destroyed by what must seem an act of god, and he personally kills his own men, and sacrifices himself to build a legacy for his sons, hoping his death will unite them.
But the bad blood runs too deep, and while they come together for a while, it doesn't last. He failed his sons, he failed his kingdom. He rose to great heights, only to see great lows.
Whatever you think about the culture, or the histories, in the show, explicitly, everything goes wrong with Ragnar's decision to sleep with Aslaug.
@@edmondtarverdyan1824no you don't know history. Adultery was actually a crime in quite a lot of cultures. And do you honestly think couples back than in every culture throughout thousands of years were okay with their spouses betraying them with another person? There's literally a scene here with Judith being tortured for betraying Athelwulf for Aethelstein (though shout-out to Athelwulf for being a good father to Alfred what a Chad). And what the fuck does the Nuclear Family have anything to do with cheating on a lover or spouse lol? It's just common sense and treating your spouse (or spouses) with respect
That old dude that she killed looked so confused before he died. Like “wtf? What did I do?” 😂
The guy didn't deserve it at all, just a chill old dude
Well, I mean, he did basically rape Thyri.
@@Curtis_C There was no such thing as rape between husband and wife back then, so by the standards of that era he didn't do anything wrong.
@@B_B463 Yes he did. Just because it was tolerated doesn't make it right
@@lolanaenamilo2395 It wouldn’t be my approach either but for these people, and mostly everybody in the world back then, it was quite normal. Dealing with things and realities you don’t like is part of being an adult.
damn.. the way ragnar turns away and walks at the end of the vid is one of the most charismatic endings imo
i love that siggy and her daughter had that backup plan to kill her daughters husband. thats a real ride or die relationship. siggy always had a catch or a motive with men, to make herself rise but when it came to her daughter, she was all in for her daughter
yeah that old geezer was foul lol
Everyone focusing on the deaths but Floki on the other hand smiling and proud of Ragnar 🤣
Floki's just excited that he gets to build boats and sail them to far away lands.
I laughed my ass off when siggy killed the old man, like “okay we just killin for fun now”
7 minutes after the end of a Holmgang, you can legally kill anyone you don't like. It's the 7 minute rule.
@@mrkiky
I was wondering, if it was some kind of 'between rulers' thing. One Jarl is dead, the next not yet proclaimed...was that some kind of 'lawless zone', where you can kill someone without consequences?
Siggy killed her daughter’s husband to save her from a horrible marriage and life
ive been rewatching season 1 recently - well few months ago, but since 2013 when i first came upon this show ive gained new respect for haraldson. on his way to power he made enemies, costing him his two sons and after they were killed he became wary of others, not giving his trust easily. becoming earl has come at a great cost and im actually sorry for him these days when i think about it. after all his sacrifice its no wonder that he didnt wanna risk it on foolish ventures like ragnars voyage to the west.
No he believed in ragnar’s idea but it was the fact that it came from someone that could replace him that he had to dismiss it
You can see the old viking Torstein in the back 1:33
3:40 the music and that shot... the mountains in the background... perfection
I like how haraldson never rushed ragnar the one or two times his previous injury made him stumble, like it feels a combination of both not wanting to win because of that injury, and knowing it didnt make ragnar any less dangerous. The caution and respect the guy shows is awesome
Earl Haraldson was probably the best Actor and definitely most Underrated Character on the show. Along with Aelle/Jarl Borg/Aethewulf.
I hated Aelle personally, but he was a cool character
@@karlkristianvigre1400 I'm a fan of Ragnar and i loved that guy he hated my boy so much....😂 you could see it.....perfectly potrayed by Ivan Kaye 👌
@@alexreid2365 yes, acting at its finest
Love the actor, so happy to see in show!
Before the show got more well known, he was the most famous actor throughout season 1 lol
Rollo eyeing them both like “I woulda ended this fight in 10 seconds” 💀
Without injury nope.. Ragnar will beat his ass
A simple man. Who only wanted to be a simple farmer. Hail Ragnar, indeed, for he truly didn't understand what he was getting into, or the burden required of King. All he did was follow all that was right to him.
Haraldson respected, admired, and envied Ragnar. He was jealous than Ragnar was free, and knew his position said he had to fight him. A good death, and a good kill.
Floki's look on Ragnara at 7:31 like "that's my boy"!
I thought this was a very thought-provoking end to the Jarl. A typical clichéd show would've had him turn full irredeemable here, spouting venomous lines and fighting dirty. But they took this moment and made something sentimental with it. A much more powerful look at a flawed, but now, complicated man.
At 3:58 Haraldsson could have killed him, at 4:00 Haraldsson gives him that look to let him know. I think he wanted to die like a man in combat, and he respected Ragnar. He was also a broken man since his sons desths. Yes Haraldsson was a prick but he still had elements of honour. I would like to know his back story tbh
No if haraldson would killed a man without a weapon he gets nor honor from it.
@@sonicartzldesignerclan5763 you're confusing the sword for axe exchanging scene at 2:42. The one at 3:58 both were armed with axes
He triwe and missed....
@@ricardogranados3112 he paused lol
I agree with you about the way Haraldson felt but he also was going to make Ragnar earn it. Also the whole show is showing how power weighs you down and can become a burden. Ragnar ended up feeling as he did in the end that his ambition wasn't really worth it. But I don't think he wanted Ragnar to kill him. I think that he welcomed Death but if he could've killed Ragnar he would've. It is a valid argument you make though
I like how he grants Haraldson Valhalla even though Haraldson would of never did the same thing for Ragnar or any of the others he has executed
Did you even watch the show? He had a lot of respect for Ragnar and even envied him in some ways
@@michaelsuder486he also set a precedent for denying men access to valhalla
Thank you bro I have been looking for the version with "Hail Earl Ragnar"
3:03 that dude be like:
Yes i am in Vikings, I’m going to have an epic haircut like all the other actors 😂😂
That was actually one of the most common Viking hairstyles
"I did not become Jarl because I aspired to be one, it came about because of.. other people's actions. And I did not become king out of ambition, but once again I had no choice as a result of other people's actions..."
So basically blame others lol. Yes I'm aware you're quoting Ragnar
Still one of the best series ever
That cut through the vain is still the most creepy moment of the television history 🥶
I thought it was a kind act of Mercy, allowed him to go to the afterlife quicker and with less suffering.
Jarl Haraldson, you have earn your place in VALHALLA, you have earn your seat at the table of The Hooded One, be proud Haraldson, be proud
This was the best fight of the first season
Early seasons of this show were great
We are getting hyped and pumped with adrenaline while watching our sports team play.
Imagine watching your friend or father in a fight to the death were anytime a deadly blow can occur.
Some people may say Gabriel Byrne is underrated but he had a HUGE moment as the devil himself going up against Arnold Schwarzenegger in End of Days 😁😁
Ohh shit! Did not catch that!!!
I don't know why the visuals of the fight in this video look better then the others.
A duel's a duel but Rolo killing Sven was straight up murder and everyone was just like, "Meh."
The guy was a weasel and had no honor
That troll was calling for the murder of a man who just won a Trial of Honor by Combat.
Killing that imp could be considered obeying the will of the Gods, as imp was defying their judgment.
راغنار المحترم ❤ملك النرويج 🇳🇴
Thanks you man for this video 🔥
Little Ragnar did know, that he was looking at his own future: Jarl Haraldson was the Ragnar of his generation; an ambitious, glory-hungry and optimistic young man that after the deaths and lossea of his loved ones, ended up becoming a cruel, bitter and callous man who trusted no one.
This was such a great episode. I love the silence and then the realization that they have to move quickly to sort out their dirty laundry before the transfer of power takes place and how theres no objection. The daughter had the knife ready to give to her to kill the swedish king she hated marrying as if plan b went into immediate effect. And rollo just sorted out the earls henchman like he was just getting a chore over with.
I love how Siggy and her daughter had plans for the old man if Ragnar won
I loved the wee sidekick getting chopped. One of the most satisfying in the whole series. Hated that wee prick.
I wouldn't want to be king but an Earl sounds pretty good
Tbh this was the best outcome for the Former Jarl....he made his place in Valhalla known...something of a glory death
After Haraldson death, the show felt different...
Ragnar at this time probably thought this would be the biggest moment of his life. 😂
❤🇳🇴Ragnar, I love you, you are the king of Norway
"tonight i will be drinking with our boys.." damn that hits hard.
I'm pretty sure Earl realized his time his over and decided Ragnar is a worthy successor as he was without an heir sunce his sons' deaths, that's why he didn't kill him when he had the opportunity. He clearly wasnt one to shy away from dishonorable acts if it suited him, so this seems like the more suitable reason - it suited him to die in battle and leave his title in hands of a man that reminded him of himself when younger.
7:23 Some people aren't natural yellers. Jessalyn Gilsig clearly is one of those people. Each time they replayed this line in Vikings clips on TV, I noticed how uncomfortable it seemed for her to raise her voice.
Bjorn being savage 😂
Earl seems nervous the whole battle. While ragnar seemed confident.
"Ragnar.. Try and remember the basics of CQB." - The Boss
Imagine how strong and ambitious the Young Jarl Haraldson would be.. Let alone Ragnar Lothbrok..
What a civilized world..
Ragnar kill his oponent... Ragnar brother stuck an axe in little fat mans chest...just widowed Haraldson ..newborn widow kill sitting elder...three murders within 5 minutes😂.
😂😂
Flokis face at the end 😂
Great acting. Floki always had that aura about him and always stood out as being this sly joker in the background amongst brave northern kings and earls. 👑
Very few men could survive this long in a fight with Ragnar.
4:04 The Gods are here.
"I wish i never left that farm" ragnar never wanted to be an earl or king he just wanted to be free and explore
1:19 I honestly forgot Floki had hair 🤣🤣
Svein and Bjarni both killed after their protector Haroldson was killed
Travis eyes throughout the fight ! Bruh ! THIS MAN IS RAGNAR
Back when Ragnar actually got seriously hurt in battle. I don't like how later seasons his crew became untouchable in wars lol
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The fact theyre are fighting with swords and not axes shows the wealth of that town
Rollo just casually mercs Luciano Pavarotti
Esse ator que fez o lord heraldson ele muito bom uma pena que ele saiu sendo da série
Ragnar sees the crow
Narrator: It was at that moment that he realized he f’d up
I like how it went silent
The one thing I fault this brilliant show for is the production designer's refusal to use the universal form of armor popular at the time: chainmail.
We need a good leader for ouer tribe, we salute you
Is funny how in Viking culture you can kill a random person and no one cares and it looks badass
When I hear bjorn saying “father you can do it!” All think of is the water boy guy saying “YOU CAN DO IT, CUT HIS F’ING HEAD OFF”! 😂
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Man that swing at 3:58 is one of the most over-swung attacks in the movie/cinematography industry ever. Ragnar might as well not have dodged...that shit ain't hitting him either way 🙃
So satisfying when rollo put a axe in that guys chest
And so it begins
Sadly the Seargent at Arms was also done in...what a ruthless world hey
He never did get the guys that killed his sons
The old man at the end : WHARRRRRAIDO?
Say what you will when he seen Rollos face the look he had he was upset he loved family.
Imma get hate for this but ngl I think holmgangs should be legal today under some circumstances 🤣
Especially among politicians. This way wars would have been much shorter, less bloody and more satisfying
I agree. I feel dirty for saying that but still
After that Haraldson made a pact with the Devil 😈 and became a Wallstreet Broker and Died 1999
Earl Haraldson reminds me of a Mafia boss. His whole way is like a mafia godfather
1:36
Hey its Tostig in the background
Say what u want about the jarl, he rose to every occasion for honor in this battle.
7:31 that excitement from Floki
Out with the old in with the new.
A Viking Earl without sons is a dead man.. so Earl Harladson was looking for an honorable death, his sadness over his loss of his sons was unberable and he belived his death at the hands of Ragnar was his right of passage to Vallahala, he was more united with Ragnar at the end than anyone else.. each fighting man understood what he wanted, if it was Ragnar dying, earl Haraldson would have done the same. Men are strange in love and war, it brings out deep sentiments and fairness when death is imminent. This scene is where the fate of Ragnar changes into new strange winds opening the world to him, his family and his people.. one of the early corss continental mingling of distant peoples, cultures and faiths, however bloody it was, that is human evolution.