: The mercenary leader Askeladd accepts a contract from Floki to assassinate Thors . Floki’s motive appears to be a long-standing personal grudge against Thors for deserting the Jomsvikings 15 years prior.
: Bjorn , Askeladd's second-in-command, consumes a berserker mushroom to test Thors’ legendary "Troll of Jom" strength. Thors responds by jumping onto their ship and defeating several attackers barehanded, adhering to his non-lethal philosophy. Season 2, Episode 3: "Snake" Vinland Saga Episode 3
: The crew is lured into a trap at the Faroe Islands by Askeladd’s fleet. : The mercenary leader Askeladd accepts a contract
Depending on whether you are watching Season 1 or Season 2, "Episode 3" of marks a critical turning point for the protagonist, Thorfinn, shifting him from a sheltered life in Iceland toward a brutal destiny or forcing him to confront his own lack of a will to live. Season 1, Episode 3: "Troll" Thors responds by jumping onto their ship and