Vinland Saga, Season 2 (2023)

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Season 2 of Vinland Saga is available, so let the blood flow freely.

The second season starts off several years after season one ended. Thorfinn, the cold-hearted Viking warrior, is now a slave. How that came about we don’t know yet. Or at least through the first 16 episodes, we don’t know. There are 24 episodes, but only the first 16 are available on Netflix Streaming. One episode is added each week.

Back to Thorfinn, his spirit has been broken. Not by his new status as a slave, but rather from his guilt over the blood he has shed. Every night he has nightmares where he is confronted by his memories. But it is through a new found friendship with fellow slave Einar that Thorfinn comes out of his shell.

Meanwhile, the peace loving, milquetoast Prince Cnute has become King Cnute, ruler of England. Now he sets his eyes on his native Denmark hoping to consolidate the two countries. King Cnute is daring, and unscrupulous. He makes Machiavelli look tame by comparison. Is it destined that his path may cross with Thorfinn’s again?

There are several plots and sub-plots in a storyline which covers many years. If anything ties these story elements together, it is the lack of value put on human lives.

The artwork and animation shine. There is plenty of action – and blood-letting. The new characters are well defined, and Thorfinn’s character develops in several directions.

Netflix Streaming has eight more Vinland Saga episodes to post. I eagerly await them.

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The final eight episodes of season 2 have been loaded onto Netflix Streaming. Thorfinn does have his confrontation with King Cnute. The only question is can he stay loyal to his newfound commitment to non-violence, and if not, then for how long? But Thorfinn and his friend Einar are determined to seek a better world, and they do so with the aid of Thorfinn's old pal Leif Erikson.

Season 2 has a satisfying and happy ending, but it also sets up a possible season 3. You know Thorfinn's life will not be getting any easier.

[uzumakidato]

Awesome anime, it is funny how he chose the same path as his father

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Awesome anime, it is funny how he chose the same path as his father

Yet it does seem to be a natural progression. I think season 3 will be even more interesting as Thorfinn's newfound values will certainly be put to the test when he travels to Vinland.