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Vikings

Brother's War

  • Episode aired Feb 27, 2014
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 48m
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Jessalyn Gilsig, Katheryn Winnick, Travis Fimmel, and Nathan O'Toole in Vikings (2013)
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The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg. Borg is joined by Rollo, and this Viking clash pits brother against brother.The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg. Borg is joined by Rollo, and this Viking clash pits brother against brother.The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg. Borg is joined by Rollo, and this Viking clash pits brother against brother.

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  • Director
    • Ciaran Donnelly
  • Writer
    • Michael Hirst
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Katheryn Winnick
    • Clive Standen
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  • Director
    • Ciaran Donnelly
  • Writer
    • Michael Hirst
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Katheryn Winnick
    • Clive Standen
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    Ragnar and Lagertha fight over Rollo
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    Ragnar and Lagertha fight over Rollo
    “I shall answer him with blood.”
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    “I shall answer him with blood.”
    "One must always think the worst..."
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    "One must always think the worst..."

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    Travis Fimmel and Clive Standen in Vikings (2013)
    Donal Logue, Gustaf Skarsgård, and Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
    Jessalyn Gilsig, Katheryn Winnick, George Blagden, and Nathan O'Toole in Vikings (2013)
    Thorbjørn Harr and Clive Standen in Vikings (2013)
    Jessalyn Gilsig and Katheryn Winnick in Vikings (2013)
    Katheryn Winnick and Nathan O'Toole in Vikings (2013)
    Katheryn Winnick and Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)
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    Travis Fimmel
    Travis Fimmel
    • Ragnar Lothbrokas Ragnar Lothbrok
    Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick
    • Lagerthaas Lagertha
    Clive Standen
    Clive Standen
    • Rolloas Rollo
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    • Siggy Haraldsonas Siggy Haraldson
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Flokias Floki
    George Blagden
    George Blagden
    • Athelstanas Athelstan
    Alyssa Sutherland
    Alyssa Sutherland
    • Princess Aslaugas Princess Aslaug
    Donal Logue
    Donal Logue
    • King Horikas King Horik
    Thorbjørn Harr
    Thorbjørn Harr
    • Jarl Borgas Jarl Borg
    Nathan O'Toole
    Nathan O'Toole
    • Bjorn Lothbrokas Bjorn Lothbrok
    Tadhg Murphy
    Tadhg Murphy
    • Arneas Arne
    Jefferson Hall
    Jefferson Hall
    • Torsteinas Torstein
    Alvaro Lucchesi
    • Pagan Priestas Pagan Priest
    Maude Hirst
    Maude Hirst
    • Helgaas Helga
    Morgan C. Jones
    Morgan C. Jones
    • Law Giveras Law Giver
    Pagan McGrath
    Pagan McGrath
    • Womanas Woman
    Carrie Crowley
    Carrie Crowley
    • Elisefas Elisef
    Robert MacDomhnail
    • Viking Warrioras Viking Warrior
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      • Ciaran Donnelly
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      • Michael Hirst
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    Storyline

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    Ragnar supports King Horik in his land dispute with Jarl Borg. Rollo, seeking to differentiate himself from his brother, supports Borg. In the ensuing battle, Ragnar and Horik are victorious and Borg settles his dispute and accepts a promise to be included in their next raid on England. Ragnar returns home with his brother in chains but the Lawgiver spares his life. He decides to leave the village but Siggy Haraldson convinces him to stay. Ragnar's wife Lagertha learns of his tryst with Princess Auslag who arrives at the village unexpectedly. She is also visibly pregnant. Ragnar feels compelled to care for Auslag and their unborn child and Lagertha leaves. Young Bjorn must choose as well. —garykmcd
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    • Trivia
      To create the effect of "teary eyes" when Ragnar is crying on the beach, Vaseline was smeared on the lens around Travis Fimmel which made everything around him appear blurry.
    • Goofs
      During Rollo's trial the fjord changes radically in appearance between certain shots, appearing as if the VFX-artists has neglected to add the Norwegian background to the Irish set.
    • Quotes

      Floki: Who needs a reason for betrayal? One must always think the worst, Ragnar, even of your own kin. That way you avoid too much disappointment in life.

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      If I Had a Heart
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      Written by Karin Dreijer (as Karin Dreijer Andersson)

      Performed by Karin Dreijer (as Fever Ray)

      Courtesy of Mute and Rabid Records

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    Bear with me...
    So, one "king" offers another "king" a third of profits from disputed land. The latter king refuses, they go to "war", kill half their "armies", but after "Ragnar Whoever" the Viking makes an emotional speech about Western lands, they suddenly change their minds and decide to "raid together". I've never seen a TV show that deteriorated so much in the second season, especially considering what a humongous BS the first season was.

    BS du Jour: YOU COULDN'T SAY ALL THAT DURING NEGOTIATIONS!?
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    • Release date
      • February 27, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Norway
    • Production companies
      • World 2000 Entertainment
      • Take 5 Productions
      • Shaw Media
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      48 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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      • 16:9 HD

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