Corvinus85 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Nothing about this has grabbed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Corvinus85 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Just in time for me to cancel Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Some of those scenes looked like ones we saw in the Paris siege episodes of Vikings. Is this the Battle of Stamford Bridge? The invasion of King Harald Hardrada, in the 11th century, where King Harold Godwinson defeated him, before having to exhaust-march back south to face the Bastard? Or does this happen during one of the invasions after Hastings? (I just re-read another history covering these 11th C invasions, which is why I can so glibly throw out these events -- however, will I still remember them in such detail a few days from now? ) So I went looking for answers to my own questions. Not sure I found answers, exactly, but there's this: https://collider.com/vikings-valhalla-creator-jeb-stuart-interview-action-storyline-season-2/ The real question that is answered in this interview is, "Die Hard is a Christmas movie," says the director. Hmm. The more bits and bobs I find about Netflix Valhalla, the more they talk about their awesome research into the history, the more they reveal Valhalla just as much as Vikings plays silly buggers with history's chronology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 58 minutes ago, Zorral said: Some of those scenes looked like ones we saw in the Paris siege episodes of Vikings. Is this the Battle of Stamford Bridge? The invasion of King Harald Hardrada, in the 11th century, where King Harold Godwinson defeated him, before having to exhaust-march back south to face the Bastard? Or does this happen during one of the invasions after Hastings? (I just re-read another history covering these 11th C invasions, which is why I can so glibly throw out these events -- however, will I still remember them in such detail a few days from now? ) So I went looking for answers to my own questions. Not sure I found answers, exactly, but there's this: https://collider.com/vikings-valhalla-creator-jeb-stuart-interview-action-storyline-season-2/ The real question that is answered in this interview is, "Die Hard is a Christmas movie," says the director. Hmm. The more bits and bobs I find about Netflix Valhalla, the more they talk about their awesome research into the history, the more they reveal Valhalla just as much as Vikings plays silly buggers with history's chronology. This is whatever Hirst feels it is. He's combining the story of the Norse who explored North America with Harald Hardrada and apparently William. I didn't see any indication of William, unless the young beardless dude is William and he is defending Paris? But no, Stamford Bridge is a tiny bridge that was defended by one guy. If they actually cared about history, they would have done Harald's younger days when he was a Varangian for the Eastern Roman Empire and did other mercenary work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Ah, thanks. But there is this, Jeb Stuart is in charge, not Hirst. He's already in edit mode for the second season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallowKnight Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Zorral said: Some of those scenes looked like ones we saw in the Paris siege episodes of Vikings. Is this the Battle of Stamford Bridge? The invasion of King Harald Hardrada, in the 11th century, where King Harold Godwinson defeated him, before having to exhaust-march back south to face the Bastard? Or does this happen during one of the invasions after Hastings? (I just re-read another history covering these 11th C invasions, which is why I can so glibly throw out these events -- however, will I still remember them in such detail a few days from now? ) So I went looking for answers to my own questions. Not sure I found answers, exactly, but there's this: https://collider.com/vikings-valhalla-creator-jeb-stuart-interview-action-storyline-season-2/ The real question that is answered in this interview is, "Die Hard is a Christmas movie," says the director. Hmm. The more bits and bobs I find about Netflix Valhalla, the more they talk about their awesome research into the history, the more they reveal Valhalla just as much as Vikings plays silly buggers with history's chronology. From the interview and the footage I'd guess that is a part of Sweyn Forkbeard invading England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Yourwetdream Aeryn Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Guilty pleasure Part 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Corvinus85 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I watched the first episode. Very meh, ahistorical as hell. They once again brought forth historical figures earlier than their time. The whole Danelaw thing was the most egregious. Not only did they decide to play loose with facts, they Dornified it. The acting is not that special either and the costumes are as uninspired as ever. The beginning of the 11th century and these people have apparently made no progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 But you know, all the sets etc. from Vikings the Origin can be recycled, which is a good deal for both the Hirst Co. and for Netflix and Jeb Stuart. And maybe too, from The Last Kingdom, since TLK's last season has finished (will be on Netflix at the end of March, I think?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GallowKnight Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 I've watched the first three episodes of Vikings: Valhalla. So far so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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