Many fans are familiar with Thorfinn’s motivations, but his father had some choice words for him that might affect the story.
Vinland Saga has no shortage of scenes which touch at the audience’s heartstrings while also imparting much needed wisdom to those involved. One of these scenes became the catalyst for the story of Thorfinn’s descent to revenge, and eventually his servitude in season 2. The death of his father, Thors, along with the trauma that comes with experiencing such a death at a young age was enough to drive Thorfinn to act against Askeladd only joining his band of Vikings for a chance at a duel for revenge. However, Thors’ words towards Askeladd, and via extension to his own son were important for the story of Thorfinn. What those words were, the audience may remember, but it does beg whether Thorfinn will remember his fathers words.
Vinland Saga started the story with a 6 episode prologue following the life of Thorfinn and Thors before the arrival of Askeladd. During these episodes the audience connected with Thors’ Stoic but warm heart that is expressed through his actions and words, always trying to protect and keep his principles intact despite his past as a warrior. The audience also witnessed Thorfinn’s early wonder and joy at seeing his father, as well as his desire to become a warrior like his father despite the warnings. However, with Thors’ death and Thorfinn’s descent in the first season, this has lead into Thor’s servitude under a master in the beginning of the second season. But what’s important is whether the words of Thors will reach Thorfinn in time.
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An important detail to remember was to understand that the words that Thors’ left for his son were directed towards Askeladd at first, alluding to the story’s central theme.
