: Thors and a small crew of inexperienced village men set sail for England, believing they are joining the Danish invasion. Unbeknownst to Thors, his young son Thorfinn has stowed away on the ship.
This episode serves as the catalyst for the entire series, as Thors' past finally catches up with him. Vinland Saga Episode 3
: In a harrowing scene, Fox slices Thorfinn multiple times to elicit a reaction. Thorfinn remains completely unfazed, even when a sword is held to his eye, later questioning why he should fear death when "nothing good has ever come" from his life. : Thors and a small crew of inexperienced
: Two retainers, Fox and Badger , take Ketil’s son Olmar to a fighting ring to toughen him up. After Olmar fails to prove himself, they decide to use the slaves for "sword practice". : In a harrowing scene, Fox slices Thorfinn
: 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"
Set years later, this episode focuses on Thorfinn’s life as a slave on Ketil’s farm and his profound psychological trauma.
