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Post by lordcarson on Oct 28, 2015 2:55:37 GMT
I just ordered the first book in this series, I'm looking forward to actually having time to read it.
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Post by breakfest on Oct 31, 2015 20:48:58 GMT
Have only just noticed that Bebbanburgh priest guy is Professor Quirrell.
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Post by MarcusAntonius on Nov 1, 2015 10:42:47 GMT
The priest who Guthrum killed last night was Erastes Fulmen on Rome Another good episode, Alfred continues to shine
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Post by MarcusAntonius on Nov 1, 2015 10:43:04 GMT
The books are pretty great. Short entertaining reads but I read the first three and they can get super repetitive
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Post by stoneheartsrevenge on Nov 1, 2015 12:33:03 GMT
I just ordered the first book in this series, I'm looking forward to actually having time to read it. I've read the first three, the third was probably my favourite out of those. Will continue reading the rest at some stage, just very bad at prioritising so I'm in the middle of so many other series right now But agree with MarcusAntonius, at least partly. The first two are quite repetitive/formulaic, feels like you are read the same book but with new characters. The third though, I personally felt was quite different, but that's just my opinion. Anyway, they were all enjoyable, regardless of whether they were repetitive. As for the show, yeah, enjoying it a lot. I'm UK based so only seen episodes 1 and 2 so far. Not enjoying it as much as Vikings so far, but I think that is just a consequence of the week-by-week watching so I haven't had a chance to get fully into the story yet. It will be nice to go back at the end of the season and watch them all back to back though. And holy shit, Beocca IS Quirrel
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Post by lordcarson on Nov 1, 2015 17:57:07 GMT
This show is outstanding.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2015 20:00:05 GMT
This show is outstanding. Yeah I'm really enjoying this one so far. We're already half way through the season
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Post by lordcarson on Nov 1, 2015 20:26:29 GMT
This show is outstanding. Yeah I'm really enjoying this one so far. We're already half way through the season Oh don't worry there will be more. I don't like it better than Vikings yet but its awesome so far.
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Post by Nezzer on Nov 1, 2015 22:04:08 GMT
Pretty good episode. Are they still in the first book?
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Post by lordcarson on Nov 1, 2015 22:24:47 GMT
Pretty good episode. Are they still in the first book? It's been 4 episodes and nothing has happened yet. Why would they be any further?
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Post by evenstar on Nov 2, 2015 14:36:21 GMT
I thought it was a pretty good ep but then all of them were so far. Excellent portrayal of how Uthred and Alfred butt heads on the loyalty oath and Saxon versus Dane. He got the better of Uthred by marrying him into debt to the Church because he needs a Uthred to accept his Saxon and Christianity heritage and him as a king not only his desire to get back his birthright and use Alfred toward that goal. Whether he ever succeeds is yet to come. I loved the Ragnar/Uthred scenes. They both perfectly convey the bond that unites them and will last throughout their lives.
It looks like a fight with Ubba is coming. That was a good book fight. I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by 7timesdamnedshewolf on Nov 3, 2015 6:22:29 GMT
I was really impressed with the male backside nudity in ep4, that's something that Vikings has been sorely lacking throughout the series.
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Post by Nezzer on Nov 3, 2015 6:52:53 GMT
I was really impressed with the male backside nudity in ep4, that's something that Vikings has been sorely lacking throughout the series. They did blur Uthred's wife's nipple, though
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Post by 7timesdamnedshewolf on Nov 3, 2015 7:28:30 GMT
Lol, yes, but that wasn't the nudity I cared about. Though I did have to wonder how a nipple is more graphic/offensive/whatever than a bare butt.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2015 21:12:08 GMT
Saw the first two episodes earluer today and damn, this is a good show.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 2:35:45 GMT
Another really good episode. I agree that the guy playing Alfred has been great.
I'm enjoying this as much as Vikings tbh. It doesn't have a lead as good as Travis Fimmel, but I love the inner conflict Ulthred goes through. Really glad I gave this a try.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 6:41:47 GMT
I was really impressed with the male backside nudity in ep4, that's something that Vikings has been sorely lacking throughout the series. They did blur Uthred's wife's nipple, though There's a version that doesn't censor it somewhere, I know that much. Which makes me wonder if in the other version "turd" is actually "shit" and "hump" is actually "fuck" in the dialogue.
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Post by evenstar on Nov 7, 2015 21:28:38 GMT
I was really impressed with the male backside nudity in ep4, that's something that Vikings has been sorely lacking throughout the series. They did blur Uthred's wife's nipple, though Ooops I didn't even notice that! I was a bit busy enjoying an internal flashback of Uthred's ass as he was coming out of the water to be honest
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2015 21:31:19 GMT
Can't wait for tonight's episode!
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Post by MarcusAntonius on Nov 7, 2015 21:38:18 GMT
My friends are going to the bar but I'm probably just gonna lounge and watch this. I'm lame
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