"A King's Ransom" excellently brings Ragnar and his crew back to England, showing us their intriguing and worsening back-and-forth relationship. The way the show presents their religious and cultural differences is enjoyable, while also adding weight to the moments when they try to adapt to each other (like when Ragnar kneels at the christening, and when King Aelle genuinely laughs at Ragnar trying to give his son a drink).
This culminates is a strong and entertaining battle sequence, which simultaneously wraps up Tostig's story in a satisfying manner, while also giving a particularly memorable development to Rollo. The plotline back in Scandinavia also adds some emotionally effective beats for Lagertha, Athelstan, and Siggy - making them all the more likeable.
This culminates is a strong and entertaining battle sequence, which simultaneously wraps up Tostig's story in a satisfying manner, while also giving a particularly memorable development to Rollo. The plotline back in Scandinavia also adds some emotionally effective beats for Lagertha, Athelstan, and Siggy - making them all the more likeable.