Vikings

[badcarburetor]

Trust me, no thread I ever start will be about that overpadded homo-erotic nonsense.

Not that there is anything wrong with dudes in tights rolling around on the ground and dogpiling with other men in tights...

[Oracle]

I got into this show and so far am pretty pleased with the development. The attention to detail in the sets and wardrobe is satisfying, although I'm not completely sold on the lead actor's "Viking accent." Has anyone else noticed it doesn't sound all that Norse? Maybe I'm just a language nerd but certain anachronisms do get on my nerves.

[Generubin]

This show is sick. I like it because it has it's own spin on historical facts while not trying too hard to be historical or just plain ridiculous. It's a nice fusion of both reality and fantasy. I know some guys that have already said it's not bloody enough or it's too political. I don't know about you, but I like dialogue. I also like how they build up to the first recorded Viking raid in England.

[badcarburetor]

I got into this show and so far am pretty pleased with the development. The attention to detail in the sets and wardrobe is satisfying, although I'm not completely sold on the lead actor's "Viking accent." Has anyone else noticed it doesn't sound all that Norse? Maybe I'm just a language nerd but certain anachronisms do get on my nerves.

If I remember correctly, the actor is Australian. And I'd say his accent is better than many others in the cast, but you are probably right that it's not 100% on target. I don't mind that.

This show is sick. I like it because it has it's own spin on historical facts while not trying too hard to be historical or just plain ridiculous. It's a nice fusion of both reality and fantasy. I know some guys that have already said it's not bloody enough or it's too political. I don't know about you, but I like dialogue. I also like how they build up to the first recorded Viking raid in England.

I'm with ya. I really dig this show and for many of the same reasons. I like that they've kept the plot fairly simple. Too many shows nowadays try to be too epic with way too many characters and interweaving plotlines (cough, Game of Thrones, cough...). But, man, are those dudes filthy!

[Nyarlathotep]

In all fairness, Game of Thrones is based on a series of books with way too many characters and interweaving plot lines. I think the show has done a really good job of translating the material to the small screen. I thought the books were awesome though, so I'm biased.

[Knucklehead]

In all fairness, Game of Thrones is based on a series of books with way too many characters and interweaving plot lines. I think the show has done a really good job of translating the material to the small screen. I thought the books were awesome though, so I'm biased.

What he said.

[Generubin]

In all fairness, Game of Thrones is based on a series of books with way too many characters and interweaving plot lines. I think the show has done a really good job of translating the material to the small screen. I thought the books were awesome though, so I'm biased.

What he said.

[stygian will]

if you like vikings and GOT yall might like bernard cornwells book series Saxon Tales or harry sidebotton's series Warrior of Rome (plus the wor books have huge appendixes- the author is a oxford prof of ancient warfare)

[Knucklehead]

if you like vikings and GOT yall might like bernard cornwells book series Saxon Tales

That first book was pretty good. And then the focus shifted to the English and my interest wasn't held.

[stygian will]

if you like vikings and GOT yall might like bernard cornwells book series Saxon Tales

That first book was pretty good. And then the focus shifted to the English and my interest wasn't held.

the second book -pale horseman did get a little slow but the third- lords of the north sucked me back in...i have to admit though i'll read anything that has well written battle scenes..

[badcarburetor]

In all fairness, Game of Thrones is based on a series of books with way too many characters and interweaving plot lines. I think the show has done a really good job of translating the material to the small screen. I thought the books were awesome though, so I'm biased.

Right. My husband has read them all (I can't read fantasy, it just bores me to tears.) and explains what's up at points when I'm like, "Now, who is that dude that looks just like those other three dudes, again?"

It's seems like a great translation. I'm just saying that my taste is for less sprawling narratives; with too many characters not enough actually happens, IMO.

[Odinson666]

Since I have more experience with Scandinavian history , than American I find the show is pretty accurate for the sake of entertainment, the budget is much less than Game of Thrones , so my friends into G.o.T have a heard time getting into it, in fact when my girl friend said she can't get into Vikings I suggested its because she only likes Viking getting into her.

I'm surprised since its so action oriented that they have skipped over the berserker thing, no bear shirts, no drugs , no pre battle rituals ...which is my only complaint aside from the English accents

[Diana]

"Now, who is that dude that looks just like those other three dudes, again?"

^^^This is me right here.

she only likes Viking getting into her.

^^^ This is also me.

[badcarburetor]

I'm surprised since its so action oriented that they have skipped over the berserker thing, no bear shirts, no drugs , no pre battle rituals ...which is my only complaint aside from the English accents

It's been renewed for a second season. Maybe they played it soft this season to catch as wide of an audience as possible and will crank things up next season since it's clear that the show has widespread appeal. Here's to hoping anyway...

[badcarburetor]

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