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Vikings (show)
« on: 2014-02-27, 23:54:07 »
So a few days ago was the premiere of the new show Vikings. It almost had an Arn The Templar feel. Except these are ruthless vikings! I think it is definitely worth the watch. Since vikings are currently out of my period of expertise, I could not say how historically accurate it is. It is a show so there of coarse will be over the top situations here and there but overall its not too bad. The action sequences and special affects are good. There is some pretty solid story to it too. Again, check it out some time and as for me, I look forward to watching more of it.
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #1 on: 2014-02-28, 00:02:33 »
You really don't want to know how much they got so very wrong.
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #2 on: 2014-02-28, 00:09:43 »
Quote from: Thorsteinn on 2014-02-28, 00:02:33
You really don't want to know how much they got so very wrong.

Ya, I figured as much. I saw butted maille in there and a couple nit picks. But I find it amusing never the less.
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #3 on: 2014-02-28, 00:10:40 »
Quote from: Thorsteinn on 2014-02-28, 00:02:33
You really don't want to know how much they got so very wrong.

Yep...which is why I am going to just sit down and watch without thinking too much...enjoy it like I would a movie...
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #4 on: 2014-02-28, 00:30:03 »
i took a poop that was more period than that show
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #5 on: 2014-02-28, 01:21:58 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2014-02-28, 00:30:03
i took a poop that was more period than that show

Pics or it didn't happen. Actually, never mind...
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #6 on: 2014-02-28, 01:50:46 »
Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2014-02-28, 01:21:58
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2014-02-28, 00:30:03
i took a poop that was more period than that show

Pics or it didn't happen. Actually, never mind...

Huzzah and well done! You wins the forum today!  ;)
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #7 on: 2014-02-28, 03:07:26 »
Quote from: Belemrys on 2014-02-28, 00:10:40
Quote from: Thorsteinn on 2014-02-28, 00:02:33
You really don't want to know how much they got so very wrong.

Yep...which is why I am going to just sit down and watch without thinking too much...enjoy it like I would a movie...

Yep, this. Very much this. Don't look for history in a TV show or movie, unless it's a documentary. And even then, question it. :)
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #8 on: 2014-02-28, 03:09:22 »
Most of what the History Channel puts out these days is purely for entertaining the masses. Sadly, Vikings fits that category.
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #9 on: 2014-02-28, 03:41:43 »
How many episodes are currently out, 3? If so I think I have only seen the 2nd & 3rd one. I wonder, is this supposed to be a mini series or is it a full length show with multiple seasons planned?

Quote from: Sir James A on 2014-02-28, 03:07:26
Quote from: Belemrys on 2014-02-28, 00:10:40
Quote from: Thorsteinn on 2014-02-28, 00:02:33
You really don't want to know how much they got so very wrong.

Yep...which is why I am going to just sit down and watch without thinking too much...enjoy it like I would a movie...

Yep, this. Very much this. Don't look for history in a TV show or movie, unless it's a documentary. And even then, question it. :)

This seems to be the case with most productions on any matter. But, they are always fun to watch. I know with mot movies I see the film first before I read what its actually based on. For good reason too. If I watch the movie first, I enjoy it. Then I read the book, and I enjoy it. If I do it the other way around I won't like the film as much. Except for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Don't watch those movies. They have the characters COMPLETELY wrong. Speaking of documentaries, I haven't watched any documentaries this month yet. Maybe I'll have a Mike Loades marathon or something. Maybe a few other things too.
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #10 on: 2014-02-28, 14:31:57 »
Season 2 started last night; I didn't see it but I will eventually.  It's entertainment; I'd love for the History Channel to do real research but I don't get to make that call. 
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #11 on: 2014-02-28, 15:01:12 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2014-02-28, 14:31:57
Season 2 started last night; I didn't see it but I will eventually.  It's entertainment; I'd love for the History Channel to do real research but I don't get to make that call.

Yeah, they've been re-airing season 1 for a couple of days to get ready for season 2.

I enjoy the show, but as with most "historical" TV/movies, they get more wrong than right. It's best to enjoy it as pure fiction.

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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #12 on: 2014-02-28, 19:45:47 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2014-02-28, 14:31:57
Season 2 started last night; I didn't see it but I will eventually.  It's entertainment; I'd love for the History Channel to do real research but I don't get to make that call. 

Up, looks like I am behind haha. I thought it just came out a few days ago  :P
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #13 on: 2014-02-28, 20:37:07 »
As Sir Edward said, they've been re-airing episodes from the first season; view it as stock Hollywood style entertainment and you can enjoy it as such.
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Re: Vikings (show)
« Reply #14 on: 2014-02-28, 20:52:43 »
I'd watch it, though I fear that in true History Channel fashion, ancient aliens named after the Norse gods are going to come down in their motherships and interfere with the plot, because...
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