Er, aren't people missing a rather fundamental point here…?
East Anglia wasn't Ecbert's to give away - he had relinquished the crown at that stage. He knows that he is drawing the Vikings into an unenforceable contract. And more importantly, he knows it will divide the Great Heathen Army, improving the chances of…

I totally agree with you. I grew pretty tired to be honest of the relentless hammering Gordon takes in season 2 - the poor bloke has worked his absolute nuts off, made a fortune and ensured his family's security for good (with a little bit of help from his talented wife), and then does everything he can to support his…

Why does it trouble you, exactly? I don't think Vikings has ever purported to be 100% historically accurate - and the mysticism that runs through it suggests that we're meant to take it all with a pinch of salt. I don't have a problem with the whole shieldmaiden thing. They breed them tough in Scandinavia. I can…

People have been giving Lagertha (and Hirst) a hard time this season, but I don't think it's justified. I've just re-watched season 1, and in that context, her character arc is entirely coherent.

Seriously though, how fit is Sansa these days…. Ye Gods.
Love the fact Davos is going to be kicking ass and taking names. "I apologise for what you're about to see."