The WORST episodes of Vinland Saga

Every episode of Vinland Saga ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Vinland Saga!

For a thousand years, the Vikings have made quite a name and reputation for themselves as the strongest families with a thirst for violence. Thorfinn, the son of one of the Vikings' greatest warriors, spends his boyhood in a battlefield enhancing his skills in his adventure to redeem his most-desired revenge after his father was murdered.

Last Updated: 11/24/2024Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Continuing
Child of a Hero
star
7.44
379 votes

#1 - Child of a Hero

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/7/2019

Askeladd crosses the river and escapes from Thorkell into Wales with Canute. However, Askeladd’s men are ambushed by a group of soldiers hiding behind the boulders at the border of the kingdom of Brycheiniog. Askeladd attempts to negotiate with their messenger, and reveals his plan.

Directors: Yōsuke Yamamoto
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Iron Fist Ketil
star
7.44
217 votes

#2 - Iron Fist Ketil

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2023

Thieves have been stealing food from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home.

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Ketil's Farm
star
7.45
242 votes

#3 - Ketil's Farm

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2023

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.

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I Want a Horse
star
7.46
223 votes

#4 - I Want a Horse

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2023

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.

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The Land on the Far Bank
star
7.47
400 votes

#5 - The Land on the Far Bank

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/30/2019

Askeladd and his men continue their march to escape from Thorkell. However, their march comes to a halt at the Severn River. Askeladd hands a letter to an old man operating a ferry across the river and tells him to deliver the letter to the other side immediately. As soon as he hears the addressee’s name, the old man sets off in his boat.

Directors: Yōji Satō
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Ragnarok
star
7.50
414 votes

#6 - Ragnarok

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/16/2019

Askeladd’s army separates from the army of Denmark and attacks a village 100 km to the west. Thorfinn leaves the soldiers behind in disgust and climbs up a hill overlooking the village, where he pledges revenge for his father. However, he encounters Askeladd sitting in the darkness, who tells him about "Britannia", the aging of the world, and Ragnarok, the final battle.

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After Yule
star
7.56
366 votes

#7 - After Yule

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/21/2019

After losing Canute, Thorkell decides to halt his advance in central England. Thorkell hears that the end of the war between Denmark and England is near, and bemoans the end of the war. However, he later gets wind of an interesting piece of news.

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Somewhere not here
star
7.56
578 votes

#8 - Somewhere not here

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2019

Thorfinn, a boy living in Iceland, longs for adventure and is eager to know more about the world. He dreams of a land of paradise called Vinland that he hears about from the adventurer Leif, while he leads his peaceful life with this father Thors, a former warrior. One day, Thors saves a runaway slave and sets a series of events in motion. This is the story of a true warrior in an age of turmoil.

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The King and the Sword
star
7.61
217 votes

#9 - The King and the Sword

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2023

While in Jelling, Ketil, Thorgil and Olmar meet a man named Leif Erikson who is searching for Thorfinn, the son of his close friend.

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Sword
star
7.62
487 votes

#10 - Sword

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2019

In the year 1002, the war between England and Denmark was intensifying. One day, the Jomsvikings pay a visit to Thorfinn's village in order to bring back Thors, their former commander, to prepare for the impending battle. Thors is forced to join the war in order to protect the villagers from being taken hostage, and must face his accursed past in order to save his family and his village.

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Cursed Head
star
7.63
217 votes

#11 - Cursed Head

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2023

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.

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Dark Clouds
star
7.64
211 votes

#12 - Dark Clouds

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/4/2023

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.

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A Gamble
star
7.67
399 votes

#13 - A Gamble

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/23/2019

Thorkell takes Canute hostage and follows after the main army of Denmark. Ragnar objects to Thorkell’s plan to take on the entire army of Denmark, boasting 16,000 soldiers, with only 500 men. Thorkell then begins to tell Ragnar the story of Valhalla, the pride of Normans, a place where only those who die in battle can go.

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History of Beasts
star
7.67
352 votes

#14 - History of Beasts

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/28/2019

Askeladd and his men are attacked by the English army in the village where they had planned to camp during the winter. Askeladd captures their captain and interrogates him to find out how the English knew where they were, and discovers that Thorkell is fast approaching. The news of Thorkell’s arrival sends waves of shock among Askeladd’s followers.

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The Troll's Son
star
7.67
439 votes

#15 - The Troll's Son

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2019

After Askeladd kills Thorfinn’s father Thors, Thorfinn hides inside Thor’s ship and bides his time until the opportunity to take revenge. However, life on the ship is harsh without any food or water, and Thorfinn grows weaker day by day. One day, Thorfinn, armed with his sword, attempt to attack Askeladd in his sleep

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The Path of Blood
star
7.68
232 votes

#16 - The Path of Blood

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2023

After the sudden turn of events, young Canute must rise up to claim the throne to a kingdom much reduced and under attack.

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Slave
star
7.70
260 votes

#17 - Slave

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2023

Einar lives peacefully in northern England with his mother and sister, but then one day, their village comes under attack.

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The Light of Dawn
star
7.71
396 votes

#18 - The Light of Dawn

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/14/2019

Askeladd and his men change course and decide to return to Gainsborough, by crossing through the Earldom of Mercia in the midst of a harsh snowstorm, where the main army of Denmark awaits. The men spot a small village in the blizzard, and make their move.

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Miscalculation
star
7.72
349 votes

#19 - Miscalculation

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/23/2019

After the assassination attempt on Canute’s life, rumors spread through York saying that the king is trying to kill Canute. As a result, the king is unable to issue any orders that would put Canute in harm, and Askeladd is pleased that everything is proceeding as planned. However, the tables turn when King Sweyn speaks. Meanwhile, Thorfinn is sent to prison as punishment for disturbing the peace.

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Storm
star
7.72
217 votes

#20 - Storm

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/18/2023

Arnheid comes to the fortress where Gardar is imprisoned. She wants to see her husband and treat his injuries.

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Freedom
star
7.73
211 votes

#21 - Freedom

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/11/2023

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.

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Beyond the Edge of the Sea
star
7.75
406 votes

#22 - Beyond the Edge of the Sea

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2019

After capturing the treasure from the Franks, Askeladd’s men return to the village of Gorm on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark to pass the winter. Thorfinn challenges Askeladd to a duel as a reward for bringing him the head of the captain of the clan of Franks. Even though Thorfinn has grown in skill through his experience in battle, he is still no match for Askeladd.

Directors: Tomoaki Koshida
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Courage
star
7.82
217 votes

#23 - Courage

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/30/2023

The battle has left heartbreaking casualties in its wake. Though Thorgil and Ketil's wife want to continue the fight, Canute demands their surrender.

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Troll
star
7.83
465 votes

#24 - Troll

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2019

Askeladd, the leader of a Viking army of a hundred men, receives orders from Floki of the Jomsvikings to kill Thors, who was once known as the Troll of Jom. However, the villagers, completely unaware of the order, buzz with excitement as they prepare for their first battle. Thorfinn also joins in the excitement. Thors and his men are about to embark on a difficult sea journey to England.

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Crown
star
7.83
343 votes

#25 - Crown

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/2/2019

After the fighting dies down, Canute takes in Askeladd and Thorkell as his followers, and returns to Gainsborough. Canute goes through an awakening when he realizes the meaning of love in the aftermath of Ragnar’s death. Canute throws away what little feelings he had left for his father, and joins Askeladd in plotting to assassinate King Sweyn.

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