History Channel's 'Vikings'

*fixes link*

Yeah saw the ads and going watch a few episodes to see how it goes

 

Watched the first episode...wasnt impressed at all. Just so much talking and nothing really interesting seemed to happen. But I will watch at least 2-3 more episodes.

 

It wasnt all that bad... not everything...

I like that they clearly took inspiration from Valhalla Rising in the cinematography (there are certanly uglier films to take inspiration from hehe) and the mood was very good. I also like that the used the right design [blackout]Odin uses when he walks Midgård[/blackout]

The acting was very annoying, I really cant stand Scandinavian English (or whatever version of that they were doing... couldn't really get the grasp on what sort of dialect they were going for) so that didn't help either.

The story also felt really thin for a first episode. You'd think they want to catch viewers with the first episode, not leave them hanging with nothing to look forward to... I'll keep watching though, vikings are fun

 

The main actor keeps reminding me of the main actor from sons of anarchy. They have the same intense look.

 

Scandinavia? Fjords, mountains and northern lights... That kinda narrows it down.

 

I recorded the first episode last night, will try to watch it this week.

 

I thought it was ok, but expected better. When I first saw a commercial for it, I thought it was just going to be a series about Viking history and all that, which I think might have been more interesting to me than a drama. I don't know, we'll see after a few episodes.

 

I agree. I was sure that Charlie Hunnam was in Baytown Outlaws.

 

First ep was good. Watching the 2nd now.
The landscapes and sets looks very good.

 

Yeah, he looks a lot like the illegitimate son of Charlie Hunnam and Tom Hardy (with Brian Bosworth's haircut).

Anyway, I liked the premiere, though it was a surprise that they didn't end it with more of a hook to bring people back. Ever since Vic Mackey shot a cop, good TV shows have been great at concluding the premiere with an amazing "OH SH**!" moment. Not sure why they didn't, but whatever. It was solid and I especially love the badass wife character.

 

I think you can watch it online.

 

Watched this today. Found it funny that the song they used in the opening -- If I had a Heart by Fever Ray -- was the one they used at the end of Monday's The Following. Like dejavu or something.

 

It was available on History channel web site ( not from France of course ), I guess someone ripped it and put it on the Net.

 

About the second episode : [BLACKOUT]what was the Earl purpose of killing his left hand ?[/BLACKOUT]
Also : [BLACKOUT]Killing the Blacksmith ??? At that age a Blacksmith was an important person, he who forged weapons, tools etc. Not everyone had the knowledge of this skill. I am no historian, maybe it wasn't a big deal.[/BLACKOUT]

 

I saw the first episode. It didn't really grab me or make me that interested in watching another. I might though. I was really interested in the idea when I heard about it. Maybe it gets better.

 

I want to wait to watch the second episode so I don't have to wait so long for the third.

 

The first two episodes - plus several web-only 2-minute clips - are available on HULU.com .

 

I'm still going to wait,

 

Surprisingly good, will watch again.

Too bad the lead in is probably the cruddiest Bible adaptation ever made.