Dread mounts as Vikings charges into its long-awaited final season – Sydney Morning Herald

As is the way of the series, there is much quiet conversation in dimly lit chambers and on stony shores before we get to what we are all tuning in for: violence. When bloodshed arrives, it comes with a stark solemnity befitting a series that is almost kind of a bit about actual history. The characters of Vikings are, in many cases, genuine historical figures, which adds a noble sheen to the fact its basically all made up. The ominous soundtrack and colour palette add to the sense that you are watching…

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