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Vikings
S2.E9
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The Choice

  • Episode aired Apr 24, 2014
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 46m
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Katheryn Winnick in Vikings (2013)
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Ragnar's warriors march on to King Ecbert's villa and are met with a vicious surprise.Ragnar's warriors march on to King Ecbert's villa and are met with a vicious surprise.Ragnar's warriors march on to King Ecbert's villa and are met with a vicious surprise.
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  • Director
    • Ken Girotti
  • Writer
    • Michael Hirst
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Katheryn Winnick
    • Clive Standen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ken Girotti
  • Writer
    • Michael Hirst
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Katheryn Winnick
    • Clive Standen
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    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Travis Fimmel
    Travis Fimmel
    • Ragnar Lothbrok
    Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick
    • Lagertha
    Clive Standen
    Clive Standen
    • Rollo
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    • Siggy Haraldson
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Floki
    George Blagden
    George Blagden
    • Athelstan
    Alexander Ludwig
    Alexander Ludwig
    • Bjorn Lothbrok
    Alyssa Sutherland
    Alyssa Sutherland
    • Princess Aslaug
    Donal Logue
    Donal Logue
    • King Horik
    Linus Roache
    Linus Roache
    • King Ecbert
    Amy Bailey
    Amy Bailey
    • Princess Kwenthrith
    Ivan Kaye
    Ivan Kaye
    • King Aelle
    Gaia Weiss
    Gaia Weiss
    • Porunn
    Jefferson Hall
    Jefferson Hall
    • Torstein
    Edvin Endre
    Edvin Endre
    • Erlendur
    Moe Dunford
    Moe Dunford
    • Aethelwulf
    Philip O'Sullivan
    Philip O'Sullivan
    • Bishop Edmund
    Sarah Greene
    Sarah Greene
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    • Director
      • Ken Girotti
    • Writer
      • Michael Hirst
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    • Goofs
      At the start when Athelstan reads the Latin scrolls about Caesar's battle strategy, King Ecbert is seen moving a chess piece. The Europeans had to wait until 15th century to known about the game, where as the events in this episode are from 10th century.
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    Top review
    8/10
    Decisions
    Ragnar learns that King Horit ordered his son to ambush King Ecbert's son and now they need to fight. He wants to wait and observe, but Horit commands the attack and they are defeated. Rollo is seriously wounded but the survivors need to flee to their camp. Athelstan recognizes Rollo and saves his life, bringing him to Wessex. King Ecbert arranges a meeting with Ragnar and offers a treasure and land for them, and returns the injured Rollo to his friends. He also employs volunteer mercenaries to attack Mercia. Althelstan decides to return with Ragnar while Floki is close to King Horit looking for recognition for his work. Meanwhile Auslag releases Porunn that becomes a free woman.

    "The Choice" is an episode of "Vikings" made of choices and decisions. King Horit's decision to attack the Saxons shows completely wrong. Athelston's decision of returning to Kattegat shows how close to Ragnar he is. Auslag's decision to make Porunn a free woman is wise. Floki's decision to support King Horit is strange for a man that saved the life of his friend Ragnar. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "The Choice"
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    • Release date
      • April 24, 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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      46 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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