Vinland Saga S2 Episode 19
Added 2025-02-20 19:54:39 +0000 UTCComments
Exactly, even the proudest warriors (Samurai) prefered bow to fight above katana
Kindyh Bordat
2025-06-14 21:41:30 +0000 UTCYeah bows weren't a weapon for weak people. I don't really think it is even now, at least that's not the most sensible weapon if you really lack strength. A spear is probably the best if you're weak or short (so giving daggers to hobbits is also a mistake LOL), you compensate your lack of skill/strength/height as much as possible with better reach. I think that trope about bows appeared because it's also a weapon of precision and subtlety. Maybe the fact that it became the stereotypical weapon for elves is also the reason for this trope (but in the end it's for the same reason).
Fabien
2025-03-06 22:46:53 +0000 UTCNobody was really in the mood for comedic reunions given the state of things on the farm rn lol
Mark Drumheller III
2025-02-21 21:05:32 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing. Never do it again 🙏
Yellow_Flash
2025-02-21 16:41:21 +0000 UTCI like the decision not only because it's respectful, but because it adds a lot of weight to the themes of this show. Rampant and senseless violence doesn't just take lives, it takes all these promises of joy. It can ruin a reunion 20 plus years in the making and overshadow a situation that almost seems to promise levity.
Skelechicken
2025-02-21 15:03:03 +0000 UTCI loved that you guys engaged with our conversations at the comments section. Steph clarified a lot of reasons why Ketil’s depiction causes more visceral reactions for me. That said, I think my original point wishing the fandom would glorify Askeladd less and simply appreciate his character still stands. Regardless of whether or not Askeladd assaulted women himself, he is a direct cause of thousands of assaults, slavery, and murder over decades of raiding. I work in the mental health field. A lot of offenders were themselves victims or witnesses of assault. Just because he saw his dad do it doesn’t mean he automatically reviles it. It was the way of the world then, and the way the world still is.
Whammadoodoo
2025-02-21 01:32:14 +0000 UTCyep.
Calt Being
2025-02-21 00:01:21 +0000 UTCThat's probably what it is implying.
Rockycitygirl
2025-02-20 22:42:47 +0000 UTCIn a weird way I think the violence in this season and episode in general has felt way less glorified. What I mean is that it isn’t necessarily as cool and flashy as Thorfinn cutting through men or Thorkell cutting people apart as he waltzes through a battlefield. It’s almost a hard watch seeing the citizens get killed
Moroni W
2025-02-20 22:16:55 +0000 UTCI’m pretty sure we already knew that the Iron Fist Ketil thing was a lie. If I remember, he told Arnheid
bizarre☆azar
2025-02-20 22:12:37 +0000 UTCThe US does offer free college for veterans, much like Ketil forgiving debts 😭
Adam Young
2025-02-20 22:09:25 +0000 UTCI don’t think Askeladd personally took sexual advantage of any women - it would remind him too much of his father.
Adam Young
2025-02-20 22:05:38 +0000 UTCGo to the gym
Adam Young
2025-02-20 22:01:53 +0000 UTCI really loved your discussions at the beginning about our different reactions to Ketil and Askeladd, especially how our perspectives highlighted their contrasting roles and character arcs.
Villenthessis
2025-02-20 21:45:47 +0000 UTCGardar said that he’ll gonna wait her there with the kids. Does that mean that the second kid is already dead? 🥲
Ruslan
2025-02-20 21:06:03 +0000 UTCWhere can I find a thorgil jeez
Yang
2025-02-20 20:58:09 +0000 UTCThorgil makes me bricked up ngl
Yang
2025-02-20 20:57:50 +0000 UTCI've read that the reason why we didn't get the reunion between Thorfinn and Leif is because the author didn't think it would be appropriate considering Arnheid's situation.
James
2025-02-20 20:44:27 +0000 UTC
