The First Measure

Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 18: "The First Method" 2 episode back to back pain!

Yeah..., that was a brutal and depressing episode!

The last 8 or so minutes were excruciating to watch, but it also showed how cruel the world is.

Ketil's breakdown was inevitable with the upcoming war. But one thing is certain..., Canute is coming with his army, and oh boy the war is inevitable at this point.

You know, everything about this episode (especially the voice acting) was perfect except one thing..., yess I wanted to see Thorfinn and Leifs reacting to finally meeting each other again.., but yeah I understand that maybe this is not the perfect time to do that. But I'm not gonna lie that was one of the things I was looking forward to the most...

But I got plenty of pain instead.., oh yess..., Vinland Saga this why we love you!! Oh man..

At this point I cannot wait for the conclusion of this arc. I'm ready to witness more greatness.

Once again Vinland Saga shows us the sheer brutality of this world and how there sometimes are no Mercy! After the last episode we are still not done with heartbreaking and emotional scenes that will stick with you!

This episode kicks off the last part of season two as Canute heads toward Ketils farm and Leif arriving there as well! Ketil returns home.. and we can only imagine the consequences!

I loved the theme of violence! Its such a natural part of this world and time-period that we don't think much of it! This episode though forces us to think about! Violence may be everywhere.. but no one should endure it!

The scene with Ketil and Arnheid was brutal! One of the darkest moments in my opinion! Heartbreaking and really got to me! Gave me "12 years a slave"-vibes!