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For a thousand years, the Vikings have made quite a name and reputation for themselves as the strongest families with a thirst for violence. Thorfinn, the son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, spends

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 12 - The Land on the Far Bank
    7.8/10(5631 votes)

    #1 - The Land on the Far Bank

    S1:E12

    Askeladd and his men continue their march to escape from Thorkell. However, their march comes to a halt at the Severn River. Askeladd hands a letter to an old man operating a ferry across the river and tells him to deliver the letter to the other side immediately. As soon as he hears the addressee’s name, the old man sets off in his boat.

    Director:Yohji Satoh
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  2. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 2 - Ketil's Farm
    7.8/10(5561 votes)

    #2 - Ketil's Farm

    S2:E2

    Einar and Thorfinn are told to convert a wild forest into a wheat field; and if they succeed, they will have the chance to buy their own freedom.

    Director:Michiru Itabisashi
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  3. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 11 - Kings and Swords
    7.8/10(4647 votes)

    #3 - Kings and Swords

    S2:E11

    While in Jelling, Ketil, Thorgil and Olmar meet a man named Leif Erikson who is searching for Thorfinn, the son of his close friend.

    Director:Iho Ishikawa
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  4. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 13 - Child of a Hero
    7.9/10(5693 votes)

    #4 - Child of a Hero

    S1:E13

    Askeladd crosses the river and escapes from Thorkell into Wales with Canute. However, Askeladd’s men are ambushed by a group of soldiers hiding behind the boulders at the border of the kingdom of Brycheiniog. Askeladd attempts to negotiate with their messenger and reveals his plan.

    Director:Yosuke Yamamoto
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  5. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 6 - We Need a Horse
    7.9/10(5129 votes)

    #5 - We Need a Horse

    S2:E6

    Thorfinn and Einar are working themselves to the bone to clear the forest, but there's only so much they can do without the help of horses.

    Director:Kento Matsui
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  6. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 7 - Iron Fist Ketil
    8.0/10(4825 votes)

    #6 - Iron Fist Ketil

    S2:E7

    Thieves have been stealing food from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home.

    Director:Michiru Itabisashi
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  7. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 1 - Somewhere Not Here
    8.2/10(7248 votes)

    #7 - Somewhere Not Here

    S1:E1

    Thorfinn, a boy living in Iceland, longs for adventure and is eager to know more about the world. He dreams of a land of paradise called Vinland that he hears about from the adventurer Leif, while he leads his peaceful life with this father Thors, a former warrior. One day, Thors saves a runaway slave and sets a series of events in motion. This is the story of a true warrior in an age of turmoil.

    Director:Shuhei Yabuta
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  8. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 2 - Sword
    8.2/10(6652 votes)

    #8 - Sword

    S1:E2

    In the year 1002, the war between England and Denmark was intensifying. One day, the Jomsvikings pay a visit to Thorfinn's village in order to bring back Thors, their former commander, to prepare for the impending battle. Thors is forced to join the war in order to protect the villagers from being taken hostage, and must face his accursed past in order to save his family and his village.

    Director:Yohji Satoh
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  9. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 10 - Ragnarok
    8.2/10(5661 votes)

    #9 - Ragnarok

    S1:E10

    Askeladd's army separates from the army of Denmark and attacks a village 100 km to the west. Thorfinn leaves the soldiers behind in disgust and climbs up a hill overlooking the village, where he pledges revenge for his father. However, he encounters Askeladd sitting in the darkness, who tells him about "Britannia", the aging of the world, and Ragnarok, the final battle.

    Directors:Aiko Sakuraba, Yusuke Sunouchi
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  10. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 13 - Dark Clouds
    8.3/10(4618 votes)

    #10 - Dark Clouds

    S2:E13

    Einar says that even if he gains his freedom, he wants to stay near Arnheid. Snake hears news of a slave who killed his owners, and is now on the run.

    Director:Kouki Aoshima
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  11. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 8 - Beyond the Edge of the Sea
    8.4/10(5706 votes)

    #11 - Beyond the Edge of the Sea

    S1:E8

    After capturing the treasure from the Franks, Askeladd's men return to the village of Gorm on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark to pass the winter. Thorfinn challenges Askeladd to a duel as a reward for bringing him the head of the captain of the clan of Franks. Even though Thorfinn has grown in skill through his experience in battle, he is still no match for Askeladd.

    Director:Tomoaki Koshida
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  12. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 3 - Snake
    8.4/10(5367 votes)

    #12 - Snake

    S2:E3

    The farm guards convince Ketil’s 17-year-old son that he needs to make his first killing to become a man.

    Director:Yohji Satoh
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  13. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 5 - The Troll's Son
    8.5/10(6228 votes)

    #13 - The Troll's Son

    S1:E5

    After Askeladd kills Thorfinn's father Thors, Thorfinn hides inside Thor's ship and bides his time until the opportunity to take revenge. However, life on the ship is harsh without any food or water, and Thorfinn grows weaker day by day. One day, Thorfinn, armed with his sword, attempt to attack Askeladd in his sleep...

    Directors:Yohji Satoh, Tomoko Hiramuki
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  14. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 16 - History of Beasts
    8.5/10(5354 votes)

    #14 - History of Beasts

    S1:E16

    Askeladd and his men are attacked by the English army in the village where they had planned to camp during the winter. Askeladd captures their captain and interrogates him to find out how the English knew where they were, and discovers that Thorkell is fast approaching. The news of Thorkell's arrival sends waves of shock among Askeladd's followers.

    Director:Takashi Ando
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  15. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 5 - Path of Blood
    8.5/10(5178 votes)

    #15 - Path of Blood

    S2:E5

    After the sudden turn of events, young Canute must rise up to claim the throne to a kingdom much reduced and under attack.

    Director:Shigeru Fukase
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  16. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 14 - Freedom
    8.5/10(4672 votes)

    #16 - Freedom

    S2:E14

    A runaway slave appears on Ketil's farm, claiming to be Arnheid's husband. But before he can free her, he's confronted by Snake.

    Director:Yohji Satoh
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  17. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 3 - Troll
    8.6/10(6621 votes)

    #17 - Troll

    S1:E3

    Askeladd, the leader of a Viking army of a hundred men, receives orders from Floki of the Jomsvikings to kill Thors, who was once known as the Troll of Jom. However, the villagers, completely unaware of the order, buzz with excitement as they prepare for their first battle. Thorfinn also joins in the excitement. Thors and his men are about to embark on a difficult sea journey to England.

    Director:Yosuke Yamamoto
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  18. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 11 - A Gamble
    8.6/10(5489 votes)

    #18 - A Gamble

    S1:E11

    Thorkell takes Canute hostage and follows after the main army of Denmark. Ragnar objects to Thorkell’s plan to take on the entire army of Denmark, boasting 16,000 soldiers, with only 500 men. Thorkell then begins to tell Ragnar the story of Valhalla, the pride of Normans, a place where only those who die in battle can go.

    Director:Shigatsu Yoshikawa
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  19. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 15 - After Yule
    8.6/10(5441 votes)

    #19 - After Yule

    S1:E15

    After losing Canute, Thorkell decides to halt his advance in central England. Thorkell hears that the end of the war between Denmark and England is near, and bemoans the end of the war. However, he later gets wind of an interesting piece of news.

    Director:Michiru Itabisashi
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  20. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 10 - The Cursed Head
    8.6/10(4847 votes)

    #20 - The Cursed Head

    S2:E10

    Finally, after three long years, Einar and Thorfinn chop down the final tree in the forest. With hope in their hearts, they talk about the future.

    Director:Takahiro Kaneko
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  21. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 7 - Normanni
    8.7/10(6159 votes)

    #21 - Normanni

    S1:E7

    Askeladd withdraws temporarily from the war against England. While searching for a new source of income, he encounters a skirmish among the Franks and hatches a plot to steal their treasure. Askeladd sends 16 years old Thorfinn, who has grown up into a cold-hearted Viking, ahead as a messenger.

    Director:Shingo Uchida
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  22. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 23 - Miscalculation
    8.7/10(5691 votes)

    #22 - Miscalculation

    S1:E23

    After the assassination attempt on Canute’s life, rumors spread through York saying that the king is trying to kill Canute. As a result, the king is unable to issue any orders that would put Canute in harm, and Askeladd is pleased that everything is proceeding as planned. However, the tables turn when King Sweyn speaks. Meanwhile, Thorfinn is sent to prison as punishment for disturbing the peace.

    Director:Yosuke Yamamoto
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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  23. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 1 - Slave
    8.7/10(6370 votes)

    #23 - Slave

    S2:E1

    Einar lives peacefully in northern England with his mother and sister, but then one day, their village comes under attack.

    Directors:Yosuke Yamamoto, Nobuyoshi Arai
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  24. Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 19 - The Battle of Ketil's Farm
    8.7/10(4626 votes)

    #24 - The Battle of Ketil's Farm

    S2:E19

    Amidst the confusion of a peasant uprising, Thorfinn and the others try to escape, carrying a severely injured and pregnant Arnheid.

    Director:Takafumi Ishida
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  25. Vinland Saga Season 1 Episode 20 - Crown
    8.8/10(5549 votes)

    #25 - Crown

    S1:E20

    Thorfinn suffers a serious injury in his fight against Thorkell. Thorfinn is told to think about what he has to do to beat Thorkell. Askeladd treats Thorfinn’s wounds so that he may fight again someday, and proposes a joint strategy to help the two of them survive longer.

    Director:Michiru Itabisashi
    Writers:Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Land on the Far Bank" is the worst rated episode of "Vinland Saga". It scored 7.8/10 based on 5631 votes. Directed by Yohji Satoh and written by Kenta Ihara, Hiroshi Seko, it aired on 9/30/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ketil's Farm".