red snow Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 45 minutes ago, Channel4s-JonSnow said: Didn't the show start on the history channel?? Either way, I'm halfway through season 2 now and really enjoying it. I too wish it was a little more historical and less fantasy in some of its elements as I think that spoils it. The interesting part for me is the interaction between England and Vikin culture. I am having trouble deciding whether Ragnar is actually a good or terrible actor however. How many times is he going to do his smile.. frown reaction. I thought the History channel had shows on alien abductions/pharaohs so I wouldn't hold their fictional history dramas to be much more accurate. I'd certainly need to see the actor in another role but I think he's excellent as Ragnar (Even if he is playing himself). There's a constant cheeky swagger in his body language and I agree it's really hard to see past that mischeivous glint in his eye regardless of what he's saying. But it could simply be excellent casting - maybe World of Warcraft will shed some light on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdawnb Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 1 hour ago, red snow said: I thought the History channel had shows on alien abductions/pharaohs so I wouldn't hold their fictional history dramas to be much more accurate. I'd certainly need to see the actor in another role but I think he's excellent as Ragnar (Even if he is playing himself). There's a constant cheeky swagger in his body language and I agree it's really hard to see past that mischeivous glint in his eye regardless of what he's saying. But it could simply be excellent casting - maybe World of Warcraft will shed some light on this. I'm not sure Warcraft is going to be a test of his acting skills. However, he was just cast in a remake of "All Quiet on the Western Front". Screen Daily Article Not that you can really tell how good something is going to be until you see it on screen. At least you know it has the potential to be a good story and the role should show off his acting skills if he has any. etc spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I think it handles the fantasy elements very well, in that outside of the Seer's visions most things are attributable to the fact the characters are superstitious. *braces for the inevitable "What about this?" She had forgotten about* (And I'm just thinking now of Harbard actually, um...) Also, the hilarity of the priest in Kattegat demonstrating God's powers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ghost- Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 On February 10, 2016 at 5:52 PM, red snow said: Or a dream sequence? Yeah, definitely could be. Or a seer vision. Should be interesting either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 20 hours ago, Channel4s-JonSnow said: I too wish it was a little more historical and less fantasy in some of its elements as I think that spoils it. Oh, based on this I think I can already predict what you're going to think of season three 19 hours ago, red snow said: I'd certainly need to see the actor in another role but I think he's excellent as Ragnar (Even if he is playing himself). There's a constant cheeky swagger in his body language and I agree it's really hard to see past that mischeivous glint in his eye regardless of what he's saying. But it could simply be excellent casting - maybe World of Warcraft will shed some light on this. Yeah, I think Travis Fimmel is one of the best leading man on tv right now. Toby Stephens from Black Sails is probably the only real competition and he gets to pull of a lot more complex storylines. Fimmel is great as this magnetic presence though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channel4s-JonSnow Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I do think Ragnar is certainly quite an enigmatic presence on the show and his performance is quite distinctive, not what you would expect from the main character on a show called Vikings. Reminds me a lot of Brad Pitt in Fight Club. He's also striking looking, and again, maybe a little too modern in his style to really appear believable. He looks like he should be on Sons of Anarchy. There are a number of moments on there show where I think hes great. The threatening smile of his, how awkward he appears when he's having 'wife' trouble, his relationship with his children. But at the same time I'm never 100% convinced hes really able to be any more flexible in his acting. He seems to fall back on a handful of facial expressions and gimmicks in order to get the job done, if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 19 hours ago, cdawnb said: I'm not sure Warcraft is going to be a test of his acting skills. However, he was just cast in a remake of "All Quiet on the Western Front". Screen Daily Article Not that you can really tell how good something is going to be until you see it on screen. At least you know it has the potential to be a good story and the role should show off his acting skills if he has any. etc spelling I'd be surprised if WoW is going to highlight acting prowess but it may give us an idea of whether he has "it" in terms of screen presence. 1 hour ago, Veltigar said: Oh, based on this I think I can already predict what you're going to think of season three Yeah, I think Travis Fimmel is one of the best leading man on tv right now. Toby Stephens from Black Sails is probably the only real competition and he gets to pull of a lot more complex storylines. Fimmel is great as this magnetic presence though I'd say Stephens is a better actor - you can probably throw anything at him but screen presence I think still goes to Fimmel. Ragnar and Flint on a ship would be a thing to behold but I think Ragnar would still leap out more. Obviously. they are very different roles though. 1 hour ago, Channel4s-JonSnow said: He looks like he should be on Sons of Anarchy. His passing resemblance to charlie hunnan was probably the reason I couldn't help but compare season one of vikings as "SoA" medieval. He certainly isn't as ropey as Jax Teller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckwheat Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I ... do not think this show is particularly rich in fantasy elements. Barring Harbard, everything strange that has happened can be explained as visions/dreams/hallucinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channel4s-JonSnow Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 27 minutes ago, Buckwheat said: I ... do not think this show is particularly rich in fantasy elements. Barring Harbard, everything strange that has happened can be explained as visions/dreams/hallucinations. Its not a massive element of the show, and its certainly not intrusive. I do think that 'The Seer' looks rather ridiculous however, no idea if hes based on anything factual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Back tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, Mark Antony said: Back tonight Thanks for the heads up. Need to make sure my DVR is still picking it up from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, Mark Antony said: Back tonight Thanks for the heads up. Need to make sure my DVR is still picking it up from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, Mark Antony said: Back tonight Thanks for the heads up. Need to make sure my DVR is still picking it up from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Does anyone know for definite when the first episode will go up on Amazon? This is the first season I've watched as it airs so I wasn't sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Glad I checked, because my DVR wasn't going to record it tonight... because apparently there are five shows that I have set to record that all come on at 9 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 hour ago, HelenaExMachina said: Does anyone know for definite when the first episode will go up on Amazon? This is the first season I've watched as it airs so I wasn't sure Tomorrow. 100% sure. Can't wait to see Rollo of Normandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Quote Does anyone know for definite when the first episode will go up on Amazon? This is the first season I've watched as it airs so I wasn't sure Should be Friday morning. Hopefully they won't pull the nasty surprise Black Sails did and refuse to sell this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 11 minutes ago, Martell Spy said: Should be Friday morning. Hopefully they won't pull the nasty surprise Black Sails did and refuse to sell this season. Probably because you can sign up for the Starz content for $9/month on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Amazon showed a trailer tonight at the beginning of Lucifer. Definitely tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkash Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 28 minutes ago, MisterOJ said: Glad I checked, because my DVR wasn't going to record it tonight... because apparently there are five shows that I have set to record that all come on at 9 p.m. Yeah, I have quite a busy Friday as well, between Vikings, The 100, Colony, Big Bang Theory and Legends of Tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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