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Vikings on RTE?

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  • #52
    orangesoda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭orangesoda


    I wonder if the Viking women were really as attractive as Ragnars wife, she is a real temptress as well as the earls wife

    also, ragnor looks quite like conor mcgregor


  • #53
    MonkstownHoop
    Registered Users Posts: 3,196 ✭✭✭MonkstownHoop


    If anyone enjoyed Bad Ass Ben Bailey in Amber you should stick with this :pac::D;)


  • #54
    Zymurgist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭Zymurgist


    Will season 2 be shown on the History channel here at the same time as the US? which is Feb 27th according to IMDB.


  • #55
    ZeroThreat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,211 ✭✭✭ZeroThreat


    orangesoda wrote: »
    I wonder if the Viking women were really as attractive as Ragnars wife, she is a real temptress as well as the earls wife

    also, ragnor looks quite like conor mcgregor


    highly unlikely, I'd imagine most people back then had rotten teeth if they managed to survived into adulthood. :D


  • #56
    conorhal
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    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    Had to laugh at the monk reading his bible while Ragnar and thw wife were shaggin in the next room, then out they come and ask him to join in.

    He had fair willpower to go back to his prayers after a woman like that showed him a bit of leg :P

    I suspect that he was too terrified that Ragnar might shout 'my turn' after he'd finished, and he wouldn't mean it regards his wife.... :D


  • #57
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,675 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    It would be great if we got a few seasons out of this, every episode is cranking the action up a notch.


  • #58
    orangesoda
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    I've just finished watching the series, the surprise night time attack in the 7th episode is similar to the Battle of Knockavoe in 1522, the O'Neills had camped outside Strabane waiting to attack the O'Donnells, the O'Donnells attacked during the night and killed 900 men, a mixture of O'Neills, Connachtmen, Munstermen, MacDonnells and Englishmen


  • #59
    fryup
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    its growing on me, usually don't like historical drama series but this is intriguging

    love the battle scenes gruesome & brutal just like what it was, and it doesn't try to soften the vikings image which is a pleasant change

    its braveheart meets gladiator meets excalibur


  • #60
    jenjenten
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    can anyone say if the rte version is unedited?....the US History channel version was heavily edited, which became apparent with the blu-ray release....anyone confirm?


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  • #61
    Galwayguy35
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    jenjenten wrote: »
    can anyone say if the rte version is unedited?....the US History channel version was heavily edited, which became apparent with the blu-ray release....anyone confirm?

    It doesn't look like it was edited to me anyway, tbf to RTE they do have a good record of showing programmes and films as they were made, with a warning beforehand that the content is suitable for an older audience.


  • #62
    TerrorFirmer
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    It has to be, the number of people talking about how gruesome, bloody and excessive it is is majorly at odds with what the TV show was like in its original broadcast.


  • #63
    miamee
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    I started watching this on the RTE Player a few weeks ago. Netflix has me spoilt as waiting a whole week for another episode is tough :D

    I am really enjoying it though I must say. The episode where they raided the monastery I found quite violent and shocking, then I copped myself on - they are the Vikings, of course it's going to be like this :D I am delighted that there is already a second season to look forward to!


  • #64
    The_Mask
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    Not long now for series 2 of Vikings!


  • #65
    brian_t
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    The_Mask wrote: »
    Not long now for series 2 of Vikings!

    I think you are posting in the wrong thread.

    Vikings [History Channel - US] [** Spoilers **]


  • #66
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,675 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    Saw a clip of tonights episode, looks like it will be a good one.


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  • #67
    neris
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    jenjenten wrote: »
    can anyone say if the rte version is unedited?....the US History channel version was heavily edited, which became apparent with the blu-ray release....anyone confirm?

    After sundays episode id doubt it. Lots of blood and even full nudity which you hardly see on tv


  • #68
    earlytobed
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    I'm enjoying it and it leaves me wishing there was more.


  • #69
    stargazer 68
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    Loving Vikings. Didn't think I would like it but I love all the characters in it - very brutal though but well done.


  • #70
    stargazer 68
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    squonk wrote: »
    The Vikings weren't known for their negotiation skills so I'm happy enough to see the brutality portrayed as it is. Like it or not, that happened. :).

    Just after watching S02E01.
    Great opening episode though. The battle was epic!

    Guess there is no need for the rest of us to watch it now! Cheers!! :mad:


  • #71
    fryup
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    they sure did love their jiggy jiggy


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  • #72
    Lapin
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    Dovies wrote: »
    Guess there is no need for the rest of us to watch it now! Cheers!! :mad:

    Don't quote spoilers :eek:.

    Although in fairness to Squonk, he didn't give away any of the plot.

    Just said there was more of the same to look forward to really.

    I'm really enjoying Vikings. Looking forward to Series Two !


  • #73
    ollaetta
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    Enjoying it and seems to be fairly authentic. Not a horned helmet in sight but I never realised they had such wonderful dentistry back then. :rolleyes:


  • #74
    ZeroThreat
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    ollaetta wrote: »
    Enjoying it and seems to be fairly authentic. Not a horned helmet in sight but I never realised they had such wonderful dentistry back then. :rolleyes:

    The little bearded guy who reminds me of Gimli from lord of the rings is finally gone, finally! :D


  • #75
    Burky126
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    jenjenten wrote: »
    can anyone say if the rte version is unedited?....the US History channel version was heavily edited, which became apparent with the blu-ray release....anyone confirm?

    After last week's episode,I can confirm,RTE are showing the unedited version.

    The reason I know this is because of the sacrifice scene. In the History channel version, it is heavily cut,not showing the slave's death or any blood quickly cutting to her body being carried away to the ship.

    In which case,I am looking forward to viewing the rest of them now!


  • #76
    Smiles35
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    Burky126 wrote: »
    After last week's episode,I can confirm,RTE are showing the unedited version.

    Definatly. I sat me Mam down to see it, thinking it was fine after the net version. She told me it was very bloody.


  • #77
    philstar
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    the battle scenes in this are brilliant, up there with any motion picture..Braveheart, Gladiator etc


  • #78
    Thargor
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    philstar wrote: »
    the battle scenes in this are brilliant, up there with any motion picture..Braveheart, Gladiator etc
    Id agree if there were about X10 times more people on screen, as it is, its a bit... lame.


  • #79
    Galwayguy35
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    Thargor wrote: »
    Id agree if there were about X10 times more people on screen, as it is, its a bit... lame.

    That might be due to money though, I imagine they don't have millions of euro at their disposal to make it like Braveheart.

    It's probably more realistic as well, if they were attacking small villages and monasteries then the numbers involved in the fighting would be smaller.


  • #80
    FloatingVoter
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    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    That might be due to money though, I imagine they don't have millions of euro at their disposal to make it like Braveheart.

    It's probably more realistic as well, if they were attacking small villages and monasteries then the numbers involved in the fighting would be smaller.

    This is true...the Vikings did not attack in casts of thousands and they were called raiding parties for a reason. You've got to look at this in a Love/Hate context. They were gangsters out on the rob....(yes, highly cultured, farmers at heart etc., burn a book). A thousand guys turning up at one little monastery would mean splitting the goods so many ways. A very big boat. And lots of arguments on the way. 100 of that lot would have trouble making it out of the fjord without falling out over who raped the other lads sheep. And then an argument over who had to sacrifice the said sheep. And we haven't even started on the goats yet.


  • #81
    The_Mask
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    Can anyone tell me if the History channel version is edited. I ve read a few critics reviews describe season two as being graphic but Im not convinced?!


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  • #82
    The_Mask
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    Thargor wrote: »
    Id agree if there were about X10 times more people on screen, as it is, its a bit... lame.

    Viking raiding parties mostly targeted monasteries or small villages close to coastal areas. They surprised targets by jumping from their boats once they hit the shore and quickly overpowering anyone before they could defend themselves. If there was 1000s of Vikings this attack plan would not have worked.


  • #83
    brian_t
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    The_Mask wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if the History channel version is edited. I ve read a few critics reviews describe season two as being graphic but Im not convinced?!
    .
    Burky126 wrote: »
    After last week's episode,I can confirm,RTE are showing the unedited version.

    The reason I know this is because of the sacrifice scene. In the History channel version, it is heavily cut,not showing the slave's death or any blood quickly cutting to her body being carried away to the ship.

    In which case,I am looking forward to viewing the rest of them now!


  • #84
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,675 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    Saw a clip from season 2 on FB, looks like it will be a cracker as well, hopefully it won't be too long before RTE get it on our screens.


  • #85
    miamee
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    Just realised this is on tonight - wasn't sure with the bank holiday if it was or not. Nice :)


  • #86
    somuj
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    miamee wrote: »
    Just realised this is on tonight - wasn't sure with the bank holiday if it was or not. Nice :)

    Shame on you . . .


  • #87
    dodderangler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭dodderangler


    Pity Leif had to sacrifice himself over the priest. He was a good warrior
    I missed loads of episodes because of my upc stopped working for while and they only sorted it two week ago. Where can I watch the episodes I missed??


  • #88
    Galwayguy35
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    The Earls daughter seems to have taken a shine to the priest, it's a step up from the last guy she got jiggy jiggy with anyway.

    Yeah Leif was a good character, pity they got rid of him.


  • #89
    miamee
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    dodderangler wrote: »
    Pity Leif had to sacrifice himself over the priest. He was a good warrior
    I missed loads of episodes because of my upc stopped working for while and they only sorted it two week ago. Where can I watch the episodes I missed??
    The last 3 episodes are still on the RTE player, not sure where you can get earlier ones than that though: http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10263526/
    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    The Earls daughter seems to have taken a shine to the priest, it's a step up from the last guy she got jiggy jiggy with anyway.

    Yeah Leif was a good character, pity they got rid of him.
    I didn't even realise that was her :o Must pay closer attention!
    Shame about Leif alright, I thought there might be some storylines involving him later on.


  • #90
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    is the whole worshipping gods & sacrificing humans accurate did they really do this??


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  • #91
    Galwayguy35
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    What did ye think of last nights episode?

    Was ok , thought considering it was the finale that there would have been a bit more happening though.

    Felt bad for the monk though, he shows an interest in a woman and she dies.


  • #92
    stargazer 68
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    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    What did ye think of last nights episode?

    Was ok , thought considering it was the finale that there would have been a bit more happening though.

    Felt bad for the monk though, he shows an interest in a woman and she dies.

    Yeah it ended a bit quiet! Any idea when the next series will start?


  • #93
    Galwayguy35
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    Dovies wrote: »
    Yeah it ended a bit quiet! Any idea when the next series will start?

    Knowing RTE it could be this time next year.

    A third series has also been confirmed.


  • #94
    fryup
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    Galwayguy35 wrote: »

    Felt bad for the monk though, he shows an interest in a woman and she dies.

    did he lose his flower to her??


  • #95
    Galwayguy35
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    fryup wrote: »
    did he lose his flower to her??

    He did.


  • #96
    SarahBM
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    Believe it or not I just started watching yesterday. I'm up to ep 7. I like it. I like it better than Game of Thrones because people arent getting killed left right and centre. I like it better than Spartacus (which was an.excellent show) because there isn't as much unnecessary in your face sex. Like someone else said, its a bit more suggestive.
    The start was a bit slow, but sometimes shows need that, instead of just hammering into it like GOT.
    I'll keep watching :-)


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  • #97
    bullvine
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    Any idea when Series 2 is coming on RTE?


  • #98
    JP Liz V1
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    Dovies wrote: »
    Yeah it ended a bit quiet! Any idea when the next series will start?



    Next year probably on RTE
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  • #99
    Autonomous Cowherd
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    Please forgive me if this is a stupid question and if I sound like i'm from a different planet.
    I don't have a TV, don't get newspapers so don't know anything about Autumn schedules, and i have googled 'Vikings RTE' and found reference only to the first series that was aired from January 2014.
    It had become a bit of a treat before Summer for himself and meself to settle in and watch Vikings on the RTE Player....I loved the show, though I had to get out of bed and run down the hall for the gory bits.
    But now, i miss it. Is there any talk of further series/episodes being aired? I think we are at least 1 series behind on what is in the can. Maybe 2? So many questions...Where is my lovely Ragnar (who deserves a good hiding for being a playboy)? Not to mention where is my inspiring and ridiculously pretty Lagertha?


  • #100
    Poochie05
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    There's an ad running on RTE at the moment for Vikings 'coming soon' so I presume this is the next season. Keep an eye on the Irish Premier dates thread as the date will be posted there once people know.


  • #101
    Autonomous Cowherd
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    Poochie05 wrote: »
    There's an ad running on RTE at the moment for Vikings 'coming soon' so I presume this is the next season. Keep an eye on the Irish Premier dates thread as the date will be posted there once people know.

    Oh, thanks very much Poochie! That is great news. :) Will look for that thread and follow...


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