Miracle
Freydis arrives in Uppsala for her pilgrimage to the gods. She’s brought inside a temple where she learns more about the gods. She’s also there to learn her destiny too.
Freydis goes on a spiritual journey that leads her to a seer who tells her that if she keeps running then the cries will only grow louder. After this cryptic message, the seer turns into a crow and flies away.
Meanwhile, in England, the women of Emma’s council pray as she sits on the throne and braces herself for the Viking invasion. When they all burst in, Emma demands to talk to Canute. Instead, she gets Olaf and his bloodthirsty men instead. ..
Edmund is approached by Harald, who offers to spare his life if he can strike him with the sword. Edmund is hesitant at first, but then reconsiders and agrees. As they fight, the sword seems to be able to hit its target - until it suddenly slices through Harald’s chest.
As Leif tending to the injured Liv, Edmund’s brilliant battle tactics are applauded by Canute. However, in a sarcastic way. If Mercia had attacked, the Vikings may well have been defeated.
Edmund’s attack against Canute resulted in his downfall. Canute, however, is interested in Emma and asks Edmund for more information about her. ..
Canute decides to make a deal with Harald, deciding to try and make him King of Norway. The thing is, Olaf has already decided that his 12 year old son is going to take the throne – a boy he’s hidden from Harald under the pretense that Harald would be granted the throne in due time.
Canute thanks Streona for not interjecting and decides to organize a dinner. They decide to discuss what Streona’s terms are for not attacking him.
This story rattles Harald and as he learns about Emma’s riches, he realizes this is where he can find Olaf. Harald shows up at Emma’s chambers and leads her out, straight to dinner with Canute and the others. Olaf isn’t exactly happy she’s there, while tribute is paid to Leif for his part to play in all this. He also manages to repay Freydis’ debts too.
Streona eventually speaks up and decides he wants to rule England in Canute’s absence, believing he’ll be heading back to Denmark soon.
Canute is upset when he finds out that one of his own men, Streona, is a traitor. He plans to make sure that Streona is punished and that no one else will do the same. Edmund will be the one to keep the nobles in check while Canute rules England.
After the meeting, Leif makes a bold decision and decides to stay with the Vikings. There’s nothing there for him anymore and with Freydis on a spiritual journey of her own, he’s going to stick around. ..
Canute manages to bring Emma’s children back to her, allowing them to be reunited and showing his kind side. In the hallway, Godwin offers up his services to Canute, as he continues to flirt both sides of the conflict.
The Pagan hunter follows the trail of blood all the way to the healer’s hut. With her babe in hand, he admits there are two trails of blood and demands she speak the truth. Unfortunately, a slight shake of the head – given her baby’s life is on the line – is enough for her to give up Yrsa.
Unfortunately, the other horse riders surround the healer outside while screams pierce the air. Freydis somehow senses this and hurries off on horseback to catch up. Will she make it in time?
The Episode Review
The Vikings continue their journey through the land, and deliver another decent episode. This one lacks the excitement of the previous one, but it is still a good episode overall.
Canute is singing Edmund’s praises now because he’s been given scenes where he’s schooling Emma in the courtyard and outwiting Canute.
Given that history has shown Edmund as a capable fighter and tactician, it would have been nice to actually see that if the show is adamant on singing these praises.
However, the unexpected turn in the situation with Leif is that he decides to stick around after all. ..
Freydis is also heading off on a pilgrimage, which is actually true to history. Anyway, this will work in tandem with the pagan hunters and it’ll be interesting to see how that ties into the main story. ..
The next episode of “The Walking Dead” is left on a precarious knife edge.
