SrBreton

I give it a 7 because, while the idea of the movie felt very original for its time, it doesn't fully deliver in every aspect. The strongest part is definitely the concept of death having an "inevitable plan," which traps the characters in a constant cycle of tension. That keeps the audience engaged and even makes simple scenes feel unsettling. The creative death scenes also make it stand out within the genre. On the downside, some characters feel flat and the script sometimes falls into forced dialogue or clichés that weaken the overall impact. Still, it works as an entertaining thriller, innovative in its premise, and it paved the way for a well-known franchise.

Vikings is without a doubt one of the greatest historical series ever made. It delivers unforgettable characters like Ragnar, Lagertha, Bjorn, and Ivar, each with meaningful arcs that keep the audience fully invested. The battles are epic, both visually and narratively, and the dialogue carries emotional weight that makes many scenes unforgettable. The show shines brightest in the first three seasons: compact, direct, and free of filler, with every episode feeling necessary. Season 4, despite its length, justifies the 20 episodes with huge twists and key developments. However, seasons 5 and 6 suffer from the opposite-stretching to 20 episodes makes the pacing drag and the story feel unnecessarily prolonged. That choice holds the series back from perfection. Still, it remains a masterpiece that blends history, drama, and action brilliantly, earning its place in a top 5 of favorite shows. Rating: 9/10.

An emotional conclusion with the grandeur a series like Vikings deserved. Ivar's death is the most controversial element: while it adds drama and symbolism, it feels somewhat forced, as if his ending needed more buildup to truly match the weight of his character. Still, it manages to deliver emotion and close his arc in a dignified way. The rest of the episode works very well as a farewell: storylines find their resolution, and it feels like a definitive goodbye-melancholic but also peaceful. The positive side is the overall closure, honoring the story and its characters. The downside is the sense that Ivar's end could have been much more epic. All in all, a solid final episode, full of weight and emotion, deserving a 9.