Episodes

Einar lives peacefully in northern England with his mother and sister, but then one day, their village comes under attack. || Einar, a young man from northern England, lives with his mother and younger sister in a quiet farming village. However, one day the village is destroyed in a Viking attack, and Einar`s life changes dramatically. The saga of true warriors begins once again in a turbulent era... Source: crunchyroll

Einar and Thorfinn are told to convert a wild forest into a wheat field; and if they succeed, they will have the chance to buy their own freedom. || Danish landowner Ketil instructs his slave Einar to work with Thorfinn to clear a vast forest. Einar is surprised and pleased to learn he can purchase his own freedom if the value of the harvest taken from the land he cultivates exceeds his own. However, Thorfinn`s express remains as dark as ever. Source: crunchyroll

The farm guards convince Ketil’s 17-year-old son that he needs to make his first killing to become a man. || The "guests" who defend Ketil`s farm arrange for Olmar to kill a person so he can become a man. Source: crunchyroll

After everything that happened, Einar asks Thorfinn if he's ever fought in a war — and if he's ever killed a man. || Snake forces Thorfinn to accept a fundamental truth about himself. Einar finally learns the truth of Thorfinn`s past, and struggles to come to terms with it. Source: crunchyroll

After the sudden turn of events, young Canute must rise up to claim the throne to a kingdom much reduced and under attack. || After the death of Sweyn, King of Denmark, war breaks out in England once again having lost its ruler. Canute, who once despised conflict more than anyone, walks a bloody path alone in order to conquer England. Source: crunchyroll

Thorfinn and Einar are working themselves to the bone to clear the forest, but there's only so much they can do without the help of horses. || Thorfinn and Einar desire the power of a horse to efficiently clear the vast forest, but nobody is willing to lend a horse to a couple of slaves. While the two are at a loss, they meet an eccentric old man named Sverkel. Source: crunchyroll

Thieves have been stealing food from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home. || Ketil`s eldest son Thorgil comes back to the farm to visit, and he tells Olmar of their fathers` exploits as the fearsome Iron Fist Ketil. Source: crunchyroll

Thorfinn has nightmares almost every night, but he can never remember what he dreamed about — and that bothers him. || Thorfinn continues to be haunted by his usual nightmares. Thorfinn, who had thought only of revenge as he lived on the battlefield, lost his reason to live when Askeladd died. Einar and Sverkel tell the troubled Thorfinn that "people can change." Source: crunchyroll

Thorfinn wakes up in a peaceful place and he sees his father again. But then things quickly turn dark, and Thorfinn must face his painful past. || Finally, Thorfinn is able to remember his nightmare, and he comes to a realization about the person he`s become. Source: crunchyroll

Finally, after three long years, Einar and Thorfinn chop down the final tree in the forest. With hope in their hearts, they talk about the future. || Three years after Thorfinn and Einar began clearing the forest, they finish cutting down all the trees. Learning they will soon be free, they discuss their futures. Meanwhile, Canute, conqueror of England, visits Jelling, the royal capital of Denmark. Source: crunchyroll

While in Jelling, Ketil, Thorgil and Olmar meet a man named Leif Erikson who is searching for Thorfinn, the son of his close friend. || Ketil goes to offer gifts to the king, only to find a different man now sits on the throne. While before the king, Olmar makes a shocking declaration... Source: crunchyroll

Einar says that even if he gains his freedom, he wants to stay near Arnheid. Snake hears news of a slave who killed his owners, and is now on the run. || Rumors spread to Ketil`s farm of a slave from a nearby home who slew his owner and escaped. Meanwhile, Arnheid begins tending to the old master. Source: crunchyroll

A runaway slave appears on Ketil's farm, claiming to be Arnheid's husband. But before he can free her, he's confronted by Snake. || The escaped slave arrives at Ketil`s farm, prompting Arnheid to open up about her past. Source: crunchyroll

Arnheid comes to the fortress where Gardar is imprisoned. She wants to see her husband and treat his injuries. || Arnheid, against her better judgment, goes to see Gardar. Thorfinn and Einar have a fateful conversation about the nature of war and slavery. Source: Crunchyroll

As Snake intensifies his search, Arnheid tells Einar and Thorfinn everything she's done. Knowing the risks, Einar and Thorfinn offer to help her. || Snake and his men continue looking for Gardar while Thorfinn and Einar attempt to help him escape. Source: Crunchyroll

Snake strikes quickly, surprising Thorfinn with his speed and agility. As he lies wounded, Gardar thinks back on the life he shared with Arnheid. || Thorfinn resorts to using violence to defend Gardar from Snake. Source: crunchyroll

After returning home to his farm, an exhausted Ketil starts searching for Arnheid, only to find out what happened in his absence. || Ketil arrives back on the farm, where Arnheid awaits her punishment. Source: crunchyroll

Amidst the confusion of a peasant uprising, Thorfinn and the others try to escape, carrying a severely injured and pregnant Arnheid. || Ketil gathers men to fight and defend his farm from the king`s forces. Meanwhile, Thorfinn and his friends try to figure out how to escape with Arnheid before the battle ends. Source: Crunchyroll

As Thorfinn and Einar head for their escape, Arnheid regains consciousness and asks where they are going — and if there are slaves and wars there, too. || Ketil`s forces clash with Canute`s Jomsvikings, with predictable results. Meanwhile, Arnheid awakens while Thorfinn and Einar attempt to escape the farm with Leif. Source: Crunchyroll

The battle has left heartbreaking casualties in its wake. Though Thorgil and Ketil's wife want to continue the fight, Canute demands their surrender. || While Ketil is incapacitated, Olmar must decide the future of the war effort. Thorfinn goes to speak with Canute before he leaves the farm. Source: crunchyroll

Snake tries to put a stop to it, but Thorfinn insists on receiving all 100 blows from Canute's brutish guard Drott, shocking the rowdy onlookers. || Thorfinn tries to prove to the thegns that he is worthy of speaking with Canute, even though he appears to be no more than a slave. Source: crunchyroll

Thorfinn and Einar have said their piece, but Canute stubbornly refuses to give up Ketil's Farm. Then, Thorfinn breaks the standoff with a decision. || Thorfinn confronts Canute, bringing about a highly unexpected state of affairs. The fate of Ketil`s farm is decided. Source: Crunchyroll

At long last, Thorfinn returns to Iceland and finds a moment of happiness, reunited with his loved ones. But soon, he opens up about his next journey. || Leif`s ship returns to Iceland. Thorfinn discovers what has become of his family after his father`s death all those many years ago. Source: crunchyroll