Paris
- Episode aired Apr 2, 2015
- TV-14
- 44m
The Viking fleet causes panic in Paris; the Emperor Charles declares he will remain in the city.The Viking fleet causes panic in Paris; the Emperor Charles declares he will remain in the city.The Viking fleet causes panic in Paris; the Emperor Charles declares he will remain in the city.
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLothaire Bluteau plays the "emperor"("king" in reality) Charles "the Bald", one of Charlemagne's grandsons. Lothaire is not a common name, not even in the french-speaking world. Strangely enough, Charles the Bald had two brothers: Louis the German who held the title of Emperor and Lothaire II who lost his possessions to his allied brothers.
- GoofsAethelwulf (Moe Dunford) says "Magnus" is a Northen (Scandinavian) name which is untrue. Magnus is a Latin name with origins in the Roman Empire.
- Quotes
Aethelwulf: Queen Kwenthrith, you would be unwise to kill us. It would give my father the very pretext he needs. A pretext to invade Mercia and become its king. He may even have been prepared to sacrifice me to attain his ends. So, if you value your life, and that of your son, then I suggest you sign the documents we have brought with us, reaffirming the fact that Mercia is a vassal state of Wessex, and must, in future, pay not only homage, but also taxes to Wessex for the privilege!
- SoundtracksIf I Had a Heart
(Main Titles)
Written by Karin Dreijer (as Karin Dreijer Andersson)
Performed by Karin Dreijer (as Fever Ray)
Courtesy of Mute and Rabid Records
The Parisians' side doesn't seem to have much warrior integrity as the king himself isn't the aggressive type. Princess Gisla has more charismatic aura, while the majority of defenses is mounted by Count Odo, who wants to mount something else. It's a bit overconfident that they look towards future investment while a horde of pillagers is breathing down on them. Acting wise they don't personify much opposition, although the foundation to be more ruthless at later episodes has been built.
Prince Aethelwulf (Moe Dunford) is a rather odd character. At times he seems to be in cahoots with his father as he does exaggerated things fueled by passion and faith, but some of his actions appear to be staged. The portrayal of the character is presentable, Dunford is deceptively less capable to better hide his true intention. He proves to be a match for Kwenthrith, who unsurprisingly makes waves when she's unsupervised.
It's unclear from last episode the nature of Athelsan's death and who knows the specific of it. While it seems that no culprit has been found, Floki might just crumble as he delves too deep on his trance. The Vikings aren't united by the common goal as they think they are. Overconfidence doesn't happen only on Parisians' side, the Vikings already show cracks and if the siege is successful, they probably contest the loot.
Ragnar and Floki trade banter with underlying message and despite not having all buddies squad, the Vikings are literally knocking on Paris gate.
- quincytheodore
- Apr 3, 2015
Details
- Runtime44 minutes
- Color