Vikings Episode 208 Earns High Marks for Writing

Again, the drama continues in beautiful fashion with Ragnar’s deformed son’s birth, Lagertha asserting her power, and the growing bond between Rollo and his nephew. Rollo, in my opinion, is the most intriguing and well developed character in the series. He is fallible, but has a strong moral center which always pulls him back. I am happy that he is picking up the slack for Ragnar in helping Bjorn develop as a warrior. Ragnar’s hubris is getting the best of him, which is consistent with human nature. Floki’s attitude towards Ragnar is a very interesting development, and he too wrestles with his own success within the shadow of his former friend. Thus far, the episode is everything I have come to expect from Vikings.

Where does the episode go wrong? Eh, I am enjoying the series too much to nitpick anymore. The writers are doing something very right: they are keeping the main plot and character stories compelling and interesting. Each character is different and appeals to different types of viewers. As mentioned before, I believe Rollo is the most interesting character. He speaks to me insofar as he makes mistakes, he accepts his flaws, and makes the best of ever situation he enters. He experienced the most hardship in sacrifice for Ragnar’s ascension and received the least among of recognition from his peers. Arguably, the peer I speak of all died in season one.

This continues to be the best show on television, so keep watching, keep enjoying, and most of all have fun!