The fourth season of the historical drama television series, exploring everything there is to know concerning the considerable warrior, valiant pioneer, and incredible shieldmaiden
It's simply some of the best character-driven historical drama out there, filled with politics, mysticism, a fantastic cast of characters, and terrible betrayal.
The depiction of religion in Vikings is what makes it extraordinary - specifically, what happens when belief systems spread and rival political hierarchies collide.
Questions are raised and stories are underway, though I have no expectations on when to expect follow up/resolution. It's the nature of the show. Though what was here was good.
Azure-eyed ex-underpant model Travis Fimmel puts in a career-defining turn as Lothbrok. That his fidgety, howling, transmogrative performance has never met with any award is something of a travesty.
It's a solid set-up for Season 4 as Vikings has never really been the type of show to keep secrets from viewers, smartly setting its eyes on the how and why rather than the what.
