Ingrid is a symbol of the beginning of the end of the Vikings. This was their last war and their downfall is underway. Ivar knew that his illness was progressing and he wanted to die on the battlefield. He created his own destiny, like Ragnar. In the end, each of Ragnar's sons represented a part of him. Ube was a explorer, Ivar intelligence and warfare strategies, Bjorn was the true leader of his people and Hvitserk portrayed that eternal struggle over faith.
The Vikings kept pretty strong for a century and a half after this, it’s why we’re getting a spin off. Based on what we’ve seen so far, Ingrid will be invaded, dethroned or killed within a few weeks. If Ragnar and Lagertha weren’t scary enough to ward off ambitious invaders as soon as they saw Kattegat in a weaker position, Ingrid sure as hell won’t scare anyone away.
Ivar being afraid was poetic and heartbreaking seeing him cry and the fact that the “i love you brother” was improvised 💔😭 right in the feels. I got chills when floki felt that ivar died. It was such an amazing and emotional finale and everything has led up to it. Floki and ubbe sitting on the beach and remembering ragnar is so cute and where the song ends is bittersweet “we’ll see what tomorrow brings” times changed and the old ways are ending.
@@iL3g4L18 he was futuristic in his thinking when he said some day in the future people will be proud to have his blood in their veins etc lol all them dna ancestry tests 😂 although I believe his remains were dug up and burnt but yeah the whole concept was great and had me in tears
I really like how honorable Alfred is. He gave Hvitserk and Ivar a moment, while also showing respect to a fallen warrior and king. Really good character
@Ali Chaudhry I agree, not many channels out there putting up reactions to it but easily number 1 favorite for me. It had such a beautiful finish to it.
@Ali Chaudhry 100 % agree. They absolutely NEED to watch that show. They will love it IF they endure till the midpoint. If you can get till the end of the whole 4 seasons, its easily one of the beast written shows of all time.
To begin with, I personally loved Ivar’s death. Many leaders are killed by nobodies, and unlike Ragnar, Bjorn and Lagertha who were the main protagonists of the show and went out heroically, Ivar died in battle accepting his fate. I feel like Alfred killing him wouldn’t of changed much. Ivar’s condition was getting the better of him, and he was going to die eventually. I’m just glad he went in to save Hvitserk, died in battle and then died in Hvitserk’s arms saying he was afraid. I would’ve liked to see Ragnar but Ivar and Hvitserk’s relationship has always been an up and down one, at the end, they told each other they loved one another which in essence is all Ivar wanted in his life, to be loved. Shoutout to Alex, what a performance by him from beginning to end. With regards to Hvitserk, as you guys said, he was lost. Historically, Hvitserk took the role of Guthrum. After the battle of Edington which this battle was meant to represent, Guthrum was baptised and converted to Christianity. Like Hvitserk, Alfred had made him a Saxon Prince of East Anglia and renamed him to Æthelstan so this is where they were going with that. It wasn’t just calling him Æthelstan out of nowhere, and whilst this show is not wholly accurate, they kind of ended it with something that happened historically albeit it being Hvitserk who was given the role. Fits perfectly with his character too. Steven, as you said, Kattegat was an iconic place with amazing characters but Gunnhild put it perfectly, “the golden age of the Vikings is over”. It was ruled by a slave who made her way to the top, and signified how unimportant people are concerned with the dealings in Kattegat compared to the major characters of the past. It’s of little importance, I feel like that’s exactly what the show was going for. It’s the end, Christianity will slowly take over etc. Ubbe and Floki, just glad they got a happy ending which is what they deserved. Love both characters, and the whole Native America storyline was so well written. Fuck Naad who nearly fucked it up hahaha. I think the contrast in Ivar and Ubbe is so clear. Ivar stuck to the old ways, wanted to die in battle and got his wish whilst Ubbe was forward thinking and embraced that he had to change in order to survive. The parallels are great, even with Hvitserk. He didn’t stick to the old ways and was baptised, ultimately he adapted to the new ways and survived. That last scene with Ubbe and Floki was amazing too! Big shout out to you guys, what a journey it has been. I’m just glad the show ended well and satisfyingly, that’s all that I wanted and that’s what we got. Shout out to all the cast, crew, extras etc, the cast especially because the acting on this show is some of the best I’ve seen, what performances by everyone. Again, thank you guys for all of this and it’s just been a hell of a journey!
This was a perfect explanation and I agree with everything you said! Would you say, Ivar said that "he was afraid", because people would forget his name? Or, he was genuinely afraid of dying? I'm more on the opinion that, he was afraid that his name would be forgotten, as he chose his fate.
Ivar wanted to die like a Viking, fighting, his legs couldn't take it anymore, that's why he practically committed suicide when he saw that extra dude.
Still makes no sense, Hvitserk points out that this has been an ongoing problem for Ivar’s entire life. The Saxons were on the back foot, just waiting a few days and his state would’ve gotten better.
@@moonlightreaper6869 I’m well aware, but losing a fight because you were strategically defeated or because your men couldn’t handle it is better than outright going there to die when you have the upper hand. In this battle, it was one army clashing on another. According to what we had going in, Alfred had a big portion of his forces killed, no way to get reinforcements, and was on the back foot. Ivar on the other hand lets us know that not only do they have a bigger army, they’re also reinforced by the Danes surrounding the English kingdoms. And he’s basically winning the battle, until he’s somehow not, and gets out there to die for no reason. See what I’m saying? It makes no sense he couldn’t wait a couple of days.
this was a really great final season, all the final moments were fantastic, ivar's redemption was definitely the best thing of this season, ubbe's journey was incredible the final moment with floki was a good way to end this great series
@@KanoSJ in a way kkategat beeing of lesser and lesser importance was just one more sign of the times changing. Rome was no longer the center of the world either. The age of vikings came to and end, scandinavia was slowly converting to christianity and soon kkategat was no longer the famous seat of vikings kings. Soon england will be united under alfred the great and another era in history will begin.
@@KanoSJ Lt_Joker is right. The whole point of the Kattegat storyline being fairly pointless was that the Viking world was ending. Kattegat was a representation of the old world and the old gods, and it was fading.
I cried so much when I first saw this episode. Hvitserk went in and tired himself, and Ivar's bones were cracking, and they kept showing flashbacks and Ivar went in to save Hvitserk, and when Ivar got stabbed and looked at Hvitserk and just collapsed and it was so much and he was crying and died in Hvitserk's arms... it was a tsunami of emotions and I never liked the character that much and balling my eyes out for hours. I'd recommend the series Last Kingdom since it's kind of a sequel to Vikings but kind of not.
@@voiavictor Ivar was a different kind of cat plus the Vikings biggest thing was to be famous. He even said "We do not intend to die in our beds as old men". He's a Viking through and through and was going to go out in battle which would further his legend. Just in the previous episode he explained to Hvisterk how important it was to be remembered as the greatest Viking that ever lived. That's why Hvisterk words to Ivar as he held him as he lay dying was "I will never forget Ivar the Boneless." Hvisterk knew that's what Ivar meant when he said "I'm afraid".
@@voiavictor ivar knew his days were numbered when his brother told him his eyes were blue. He wanted to fight and die fighting to get into Valhalla. I don't think ivar feared death since he had to deal with it everyday of his life
The way I saw it, in Ivar's final moments he was just that, Ivar. A young man, vulnerable, and dying. Showing that no matter what kind of a man or God you think you are, Viking or not, death comes for us all. And it's okay to be scared. I personally loved his send off.
@@franciscooctavius5957 yeah it was but at the same time, I feel that Alfred should have been the one to kill Ivar (Alfreds command to stop fighting as he wanted to pay his respects to Ivar was beautiful, enemies that have a line of respect & admiration for each other was beautiful ) I loved Ivars emotions just felt that he shouldn’t have been killed by a scared Saxon. But at the same time it showed that at the end of the day we’re all the same..
The way Ivar died was fantastic. The last two episodes you had Harold being ingloriously stabbed by a random soldier while alone and lost in the woods and then Ivar stabbed by a nobody with a small blade. Showing that regardless of your stature death is the same for everyone, it doesnt show favorites. I like that.
Ivar's end was absolutely fantastic. He chose his fate just like his father. His illness was getting worse, and he knew that his illness was going to be the end of him, so instead of dying in a bed like some old drooling man, he chose to die in a battle, like a true Viking. I mean, after he was stabbed, his arms gave out so he couldn't support himself any longer and his legs literally snapped in half. It was such a poetic death. He claimed to be a god and no hero could kill him. Then a scared foot soldier got right up to him. And Ivar accepted it. And Ivar wasn’t afraid of death, he was afraid of being forgotten. Of the gods forgetting who he was. That’s why his bother was telling him he would be remembered forever, because he knew that’s what he was afraid of. And in the end he got everything he wanted in his life: reputation, child and love (from his brother, Igor and perhaps even Katia)
Fun historical fact; Hvitserk’s ending was based off of Guthrum, one of the multiple leaders of the Great Heathen Army. He lost to Alfred in the Battle of Edington (the same battle we just watched), became a prisoner of war and agreed to be converted and rule over East Anglia under the name Athelstan 👌
And the battle was actually what created the border between Wessex and Danelaw. Guthrum, became king of not only East Anglia, but the whole of Danelaw.
Athelstan? Are you getting confused between the first King of all England 925 AD who basically kicked out the Vikings and resisted further invasions? There seems to be a lot of Athelstans in the mix.
Ivar's death, to me, was poetic justice. He used to see himself as a god, as this person that was above all and he died by the hands of a meaningless soldier. Because he died in battle I still think he went to Valhalla. Also loved the mirrored battle moves he did, it was amazing
I felt different about his death. He LET the guy kill him. It really didn’t fit his overall character. A dude like that is going to have the king (who was only like 50 feet away) kill him. Not some random soldier. It would have been much more fitting (and in character) for him to have the king (and old childhood friend) send him to Valhalla.
@@ryanatorryanson9535 He wanted to die in battle, he was going to die anyway if he lied down on a bed due to his condition, his bones would have broke and he would have died but he chose to die in the battlefield
@@ryanatorryanson9535 I get it, if it was Alfred it would be more fulfilling since they do have a past history, but I still think this was a perfect ending for him
After watching this weeks ago I just now realized that Ivar, after seeing Hvitserk worn out and seeing they were losing decided to pull a Ragnar and use his death for a purpose. He knew Alfred just saw him as the biggest threat and if he died then his brother might be saved. So thats why he kind of just let his own death happen. damn
They were not losing, Ivars illness was becoming worse and he wanted to die in battle. He perhaps wanted to free his brother from his 'fate' as hvitserk will always follow him into war and will never be happy.
I loved the finale. Now we see how every son of Ragnar had a little piece of him. Bjorn - the will to rule Ubbe - the desire to explore Hvitserk - the faith dilema, addiction Ivar - strategy, the anger and combact side Ragnar will never be forgotten! ❤️
Ingrid story shows what Ragnar said to Bjorn: "power is always dangerous, it attracts the worst and corrupts the best" so it fits that someone corrupted and bad took the throne in Kattegat
Ivars acting is literally the best thing i have ever seen, its chaotic yet badass at the same time and then he shows his fear and emotion in his last words
I've said it before but the guy who killed Ivar was the one who told Alfred he was scared of devils in the woods. Him killing Ivar was symbolic of the Saxons no longer being afraid of the Vikings and the myth-like power they had over everyone is dead with Ivar.
I once read somewhere that each of Ragnars sons represented a different aspect of him. Bjorn was the leader, Hvitserk was the craziness, Ivar was the genius, and Ubbe was the explorer/farmer. In the end, Ubbe achieved what Ragnar truly wanted, a new life in a new land.
All of Ragnar's sons had one trait of his by the end Ivar: The warrior side of Ragnar Ubbe: The farmer side of Ragnar Bjorn: The hero side of Ragnar Hvitserk: The Christian side of Ragnar Sigurd: The dead side of Ragnar...
I'd say Ivar had Ragnar's eye for strategy. Ubbe and Bjorn both had Ragnar's heart for exploration and wanted to continue his dream while Ubbe had more of the farming side and Bjorn had Ragnar's women problems. Hvisterk had Ragnar's addiction problem and Sigurd was never really around long enough to show any of his father's traits.
Ivar dying on the battlefield , in his brother's arms , was absolutely perfect . Especially with everything that they've gone through together . And personally I prefer that he was taken out by some random because that felt more realistic in those type of situations . It's usually the unexpected . The unplanned . Plus , the way that he gave him permission to finish him . To me it felt like he knew that he was dying regardless of the outcome . But , he chose how he wanted to go . And him admitting that he was fearful of death in the end felt so human . That's why it fit perfectly . Athough he had lived this larger than life existence , in the end he was coming face to face with his own mortality and his brother was right there with him . It really was beautiful ..... Floki's return ❤ Sorry for the rant lol .
'' Ivar dying on the battlefield, in his brother's arms '' ! This is certainly better , makes a better story in the Vikings TV show , lots of drama and emotions.--------- surely better than the real historic Ivarr Ragnarsson dying of a violent fever and infection, in his bed, in Dublin Eire, around the year 873 !
I really enjoyed your reactions to this series. I believe the show Vikings, while having it's bumps in some places, will go down as a vastly underrated one that will age very well.
I am very happy they ended this with Ivar showing his inner fear (holy eff I balled during that entire battle/death scene), Hvitserk accepting a new faith and Ubbe and Floki considering what the future possibilities could be. It did a good job showing how the Viking way was slowly dying and their beliefs were changing. I love how Alfred didn’t kill Ivar. Makes it much more realistic. It’s really bittersweet that it’s over but there really was no more to tell and it ended perfectly imo. And MAJOR kudos to the actor playing Alfred. AMAZING JOB Thank you Nikki and Steven for lots of fantastic reviews. Have loved your reactions to this show. Top 20 shows all time in my book. PLEASE NOW WATCH THE LAST KINGDOM. I PROMISE YOU WILL BE SHOUTING A NEW NAME STEVEN!!
Don't forget that there is a NEW spinoff show of VIKINGS coming soon. From what I've read, it takes places at least a century or two later and is focused on the Viking settlements in Iceland and Greenland.
Hope Valhalla ends in 1066 with the Battle of Stamford Bridge, or even Battle of Hastings (William the Conqueror has norse ancestry) How ironic though. Aelfred had a dream of a united england, which was achieved by his grandson Æthelstan was the first king of the English from 927-939, but then in 1066 England had a Norman king, which is basically norse
i have watched so many series for a second time thru you nicki and steve and i just wanna personally thank you for how watchable you guys are, genuine but good reactions all the time and all ways putting your whole heart into a series its a real show of dedication, especially with vikings i have watched ur reactions before with breaking bad and gof cause i love those shows and coming here always give me a sense of a community, i thank u for these videos as a current alcholic and recovring alcohlic vikings always hits hard with the hvitzverk storyline ty for a escape route tho even if it isnt intential its still there
I thank you for the rest of my life and i pray to god everyday i survive this tough life that thre world has given me but i know god will always show me a way. sidenote hvitzverk is on bjorns level of fighting skill i wish his brothers could see it he is very talented
Ivar goes out like a normal guy, he was afraid. For me this is perfect because of the evolution ivar had during the show. Also Alex(ivar actor) confirmes that ivar's death was choose by him.
@@bishbosh4815 why? The finale of game of thrones was so bad that it ruined the entire series. Like, so bad that people don't even acknowledge GOT as a whole anymore. It's, also probably the only time I've ever witnessed reverse character development. Season 8 of GOT was an absolute disaster, and this is coming from someone who tried to defend the season up until the last 2 episodes, where it just became SO bad that even I couldn't defend it anymore.
@@bishbosh4815 episode 3 where they had the worst tactics imaginable and still managed to win because Arya came out of no where? Bran doing nothing as usual with season 8. Knight king being built up all series to have one battle and lose. Episode 3 was the worst one for the story. Brilliant acting, visuals and music. But tactics and writing were 3/10 at best
@@bishbosh4815 I will concede the first three episodes of GOT were great but I really enjoyed the last season of Vikings except for the resolution of Prince Oleg's arc but other than that I'm good. I would have picked a different end for some characters but overall I found it was finished well.
Season 8 of GOT should have had 20 episodes like Vikings plus some. That was the problem. I really liked the Vikings finale. I also loved 6x11 and Lagertha’s farewell. Character arcs in Vikings seemed complete while GOT threw some out.
I’m going to miss your Vikings videos - such an incredible show, with all its ups and downs. It had some of my favorite characters & moments I’ve ever seen on TV. What a journey. ⚔️❤️
I dont ever cry during movies or shows. I usually don't understand why people do but ivars death had me bawling. hearing him say he was afraid hit me hard!!! the only scene in the entire show that got me
Man I'm just now finishing the show and the Vikings are a VERY important part of the world man, I mean from Bjorn ironsides remarkable last stand the way he ate those arrows and raised his sword in front of the Rus in glory and triumph was cold chilling man I mean the kids women everyone showed up, ivar and Hviserk brotherly love and bond no matter how wrong ivar was at times he still did what all true siblings should do and stayed with him thru war peace and hard times, from pulling ivar on his little wagon to riding on his Viking style chariot to holding him in his arms during his last breathes was REMARKABLE, he didn't know it but he loved ivar deeply the most he felt he needed to protect him and he did ND ivar was fiercely protective of him too the show was ahead of it's true nature and meaning man great content guys love it , oh and we can't forget everything Ragnar, floki, and every the trader Rollo achieved together in the end came to a head and made sense, and notice how everything Ragnar done each of his sons done something if not more of as well, number 1 when Ragnar challenged the first Jarl and won noticed the only other time that happened was when Ubbe challenged the Danish Viking king to single combat, Bjorn had the heart of a bear I would say lion but Bjorn is bear so I'll go with that but even more heart because he ended up facing a difficult task than that of Ragnar at the time in his own way and that was getting EVERYONE not just Norway but all of Scandinavian kingdoms to come together and that is truly a king, I'ma Christian but man I'll tell you the way they fought for what they believed in was beautiful if you have a warriors heart then you know what I'm saying. Again loved the reaction even tho I'm years late lol but idk who my favorite is man, oh also the bishop was also a very tremendous character he's kinda like the Morgan from walking dead of the show
Same... I was kinda expecting a young Ragnar to show up. Like he's standing over Hvitserk looking down at Ivar but the camera isn't on his face. More at his back over his shoulders to show he's only looking down at his sons(mostly Ivar). If they would've done this, it should've had another camera angle from Ivar's point of view looking up at his father. It doesn't show Ragnar's face but Ivar can tell that it's him then he dies with a little smile on his face. Plus there should've been a scene where Odin personally visits Ubbe(getting his attention) like when he's out in the woods hunting or something and places one of Ivar's hooks onto a stone or tree stump letting him know that his brother has been killed. I also think that Hvitserk should've gone to find Ubbe so he can finally be with his brother once and for all. Hell, maybe he could've found peace in the new land...
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I loved this Vikings finale so much. It was calm, beautiful and philosophical at the end with Floki and Ubbe. Why do we all fight each other, and not love? Nikki and Steve I cannot wait for your reaction to the end of Black Sails. It's just as good if not way, way better.
It's been such a pleasure watching your reaction to the show and I'm glad you enjoyed the finale (I was a bit frustrated by the ending but it was beautiful nonetheless). Your affection for each other and the show shine through in every video and I'm looking forward to watching even more of your reactions! If you take recommendations, I'd highly recommend The Last Kingdom. It's set in roughly the same era and you get to see some characters your already familiar with from Vikings; Alfred and Aelswith, Athelred and some guy who may or may not be our Ubba (probably not lol). While Vikings is told primarily from the Norwegian pov, The Last Kingdom is slightly more interested in the Saxon/Wessex perspective and how they're dealing with the Dane invasion. It has that mix of battles and politics but also really emotional, intimate and personal relationships between characters that Vikings has, not to mention a killer sense of humour. They are two entirely different shows but set within the same universe and I think any fan of one would adore the other. It's a bit too obvious that I adore the show so I'll stop now but just thought I'd let you know in case you are interested in trying it out. Love you guys, I hope you keep doing what you do and having fun doing it!
@@undarkwin I mean... it's a series about the same historical period and figures, with a lower budget and an smaller production value... it is literally a discount version of Vikings.
I'm just gonna say that the last kingdom I haven't watched but the vikings story has always been entertaining with them being savages saxons story was kinda dead which when someone says last kingdom I'm like uh boring especially the king ecbert season was so fuckin boring. Just my opinion, but u guys can like what u want.
I loved you guys Vikings reactions! I'll miss them. One of my favorite reactions you guys have done. I actually started watching the show because you guys were reacting to it. 💜
It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen coming from ireland and a place where the vikings sailed Wexford and it was filmed partly in the Wicklow mountains not far from where I live I felt closer to this show maybe our Celtic pagan ways mixed well with vikings it was a great it was brilliant one of my favourite shows
The moment nikki cried was exactly the moment I cried as soon as ivar started saying he was scared made me forget every bad thing he had done what a scene..
Vikings is hands down one of the beste Television Series ever. I think this Finale, despite being way different than the old Seasons, when Ragnar was still around, did an exellent job. Every Character Sendoff this Season was great. Björn dying as the Badass that he was, Ubbe finding Floki (just like in S4) and living in a New Land, basically Ragnars Dream, starting all over again. Ivar dying known as one of the greatest Vikings ever, not giving Alfred the opportunity to gain the Fame of Killing him, instead being killed by a Nobody. Hvisterk having nobody else and starting all over aswell. Haralds Death was just perfect. The man who always wanted to be King of all Norway and lost so much becoming that realising this whole thing was a mistake, missing his brother, dying alone in the Woods, but still being fine with that because he and his brother could Sing a last time before reuniting in Valhalla. Lagertha Sendoff was great aswell. I just think there are 3 missed oportunities: 1. Rollo. The real Rollo went full berserk mode right before he died of old age and slayed everyone around him, gaining is Place in Valhalla again. Would have loved to see this. 2: None of the Sons of Ragnar knowing Alfred was Athelstans Son. Would have loved to ser someone talk about that. 3: Ragnar Cameo. If it just was Ragnar staning next to Ubbe and Floki, when Floki said he disturbes his mind etc. Nonetheless: The Whole Series is just so well done. 10/10. Loved every single moment of it!
What a remarkable journey. From Ragnar, Lagertha and Athelstan all the way through till the next generation of legendary figures: Its had its ups and downs but overall Its been an emotional and fascinating journey. Well down History. Thankyou for all the wonderful moments and memories and Thank you Nikki and Steven for taking this pilgrimage with us all. Its been a blast.
When Ivar confesses he's afraid, my immediate reaction was fear of dying because he doesn't know what fate lays before him. I think his brother was saying whatever he could to comfort him and ease him into death.
About Hvitsek' Baptist it was a reference to Guthurm who was a important Ragnarsons' Allie and he was forced to be baptized after being defted by Alfred.
They did such a great job with Ivar's story in this season that his death hit me so much harder than I was expecting. Harder than even Ragnar's death. That death scene was simply amazing and so well done. Kudos to the actor, Alex Høgh Andersen. Fantastic performance throughout the show.
I just finished the series yesterday. (I know, I’m super late. Watched TLK first). Anywho, I wanted to just hug Ivar!! The way he was crying sounded like a little boy crying for his mommy 😭😭 Ivar always had this sensitive side of him. He was just angry and wanted to overcompensate for being a cripple. He didn’t want to seem weak or helpless. Ugh, I bawled like a baby. 😢
Congratulations for the Reactions Nikki and Steve. I unfortunatly found your channel a couple of months ago, and you guys are by far my favorites reacting. I was very excited to watch your reactions for Ivar´s last scenes. I personally loved the way he died, I loved to see all the drama regarding to someone with O.I that was going to the battle field and could have undergone a crises, I know someone with this desease and seeing Ivar breaking his bones during war was something she also was eager for. The guy was a monster he was in meadle of the battle with all those fractures, his bones started breaking days before, he knew he had to die, or live some miserable last few days dying in bed. I love also that in the end he was just a boy, hurt, in pain, and scared of facing the gods and his ancestors and their judment. Looking foward for the wrap up of the season please let us know.
Little fun fact about Hvitserk being given the name Aethelstan. It actually references a real Viking called Guthrum who was part of the Great Heathen Army that invaded England. He was converted by Alfred and given the name Aethelstan along with getting territory in England in exchange for his future support.
I adore your reaction, I followed all the seasons, it’s an amazing show with an extraordinary cast. I was so Sad too when Ivar died in Hvitserk’s arms. I read many of your comments, a lot of people advice you to react to SONS OF ANARCHY. If you haven’t seen it PLEASE PLEASE go for it. Big kiss from Paris. I hope my english wasn’t so bad ☺️
The series ended the same way the series began. Floki now truly understands what Ragnar's views were on the need to explore and escape to other parts of the world and to get away from the life as they know it and to question everything including their faith and to realise that they themselves are miniscule compared to what the world beholds. Floki is now passing on that same wisdom to Ubbe. Also, Ubbe has been doing his best to hold onto tradition whilst also moving forward with an open-mind and this has resulted in him also questioning his faith. In the blood-eagle scene, he sparred his life only because he in that moment began to believe that 'the Gods' are not there watching and they may not even exist at all, and if they don't exist then so be it, he is at peace with it. Floki confirmed to him not to worry about the past or the Gods, whether they exist or not matters not and it was never about proving the Gods existence to others but instead it was being comfortable in ones self to be able to freely question and debate the topic and being able to live without the Gods. The show is a spiritual journey to enlightenment.
Hey Nikki and Steve here’s some history for you. I thought the exact same thing why they would call Hvitserk Athelstan, but that battle actually happened. Although, it wasn’t between Ivar and Alfred if it was between Alfred and a Viking called Guthrum , it was called the battle of Eddington. At the very end Guthrum surrendered and Alfred had him baptized and change his name to Aethelstan.
If you can find my comment, I sort of explain the difference between the two. Long story short, It's different stories but in roughly the same time and place (England though, never Norway)
@Felipe Cordeiro- started watching it two weeks ago after this show ended and it’s really really good. Similar time period but very different with great characters, battles, writing and has characters you can really care about.
You'd both probably really enjoy barbarians (2020). It's a Netflix show as well. I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised. It was really well plotted and shot. Wonderful flow to the story. It's just one season at the moment but it did well I think. Anyway, have a good one you two. Vikings! End of an era.
Big thankyou for this wonderful journey we have been on I've loved each and every one of your reactions to this great show 💖 be weird not looking forward to a viking episode anymore. Great tshirt Steven btw very cool 🙂
The goddess Idun made Hvitzerk immortal when he went to bjorns tomb, i like to think that Othere is actually Hvitzerk since there's a lot of similarities
I wonder if people named their children after the people in the show? The popularity of the name Ragnar... There were 41 kids named Ragnar in 2016, 56 in 2017, and 71 kids in 2018. Between 1980 and 2019, there have only been 9 babies named Lagertha. There have only been 5 Flokis between 2000 and 2018.
In the state that Ivar was in, the fight between him and Alfred would have been highly anti-climactic. I personally think the reaction of Alfred was more powerful than it would have been had he fought him. The respect he showed to stop the battle was immense, and I don't think you could pull that off if he had fought him himself.
My only nitpick is that they didn't find some way to bring Rollo back in to the story. Even for a cameo. I know it would've been difficult. But even a reference would've been nice.
Meh, we all know who he is though lol. Probably one of the most famous Vikings.. he is the great great great grandfather of William the conqueror. So in a way, the Vikings destroyed the saxons 🤣
Ingrid is a symbol of the beginning of the end of the Vikings. This was their last war and their downfall is underway. Ivar knew that his illness was progressing and he wanted to die on the battlefield. He created his own destiny, like Ragnar. In the end, each of Ragnar's sons represented a part of him. Ube was a explorer, Ivar intelligence and warfare strategies, Bjorn was the true leader of his people and Hvitserk portrayed that eternal struggle over faith.
Summed up so beautifully 🥰
The Vikings kept pretty strong for a century and a half after this, it’s why we’re getting a spin off. Based on what we’ve seen so far, Ingrid will be invaded, dethroned or killed within a few weeks. If Ragnar and Lagertha weren’t scary enough to ward off ambitious invaders as soon as they saw Kattegat in a weaker position, Ingrid sure as hell won’t scare anyone away.
And sigurd represented dead ragnar
What was Sigurd then?
Hvitserk was after play and was smiling at the end of the stage
Ivar wouldn't have allowed Alfred to kill him. Too much pride. It had to be a nobody. Someone that nobody would remember.
And he became one of the biggest kings of England
@@dwayne9486 vikings
@@dwayne9486 oh he’s not talking about the guy who killed ivar he’s talking about Alfred who technically wasn’t the king of England
Ivar being afraid was poetic and heartbreaking seeing him cry and the fact that the “i love you brother” was improvised 💔😭 right in the feels. I got chills when floki felt that ivar died. It was such an amazing and emotional finale and everything has led up to it. Floki and ubbe sitting on the beach and remembering ragnar is so cute and where the song ends is bittersweet “we’ll see what tomorrow brings” times changed and the old ways are ending.
Floki was Ivar's surrogate uncle in a way.
@@gfilmer7150 yeahh he raised himm😭😭
@@steddy176 It's sad. Floki was close with all of Ragnar's sons and now three are dead and one's a Christian.
he was afraid not to be forgotten
@@iL3g4L18 he was futuristic in his thinking when he said some day in the future people will be proud to have his blood in their veins etc lol all them dna ancestry tests 😂 although I believe his remains were dug up and burnt but yeah the whole concept was great and had me in tears
I really like how honorable Alfred is. He gave Hvitserk and Ivar a moment, while also showing respect to a fallen warrior and king. Really good character
Greatest king. Watch the last kingdom you will know🔥
@@tech_to_know I have and I do
@@Okkotsu86275 👌🏻
And the actor playing Alfred here was top tier level good. Last Kingdom Alfred is equally good. Different but just as powerful a performance.
@@franciscooctavius5957 i think tlk one is better because it show's his maturity & old age too
Glad it was a better ending that Game of Thrones. Hopefully Black Sails is next.
@Ali Chaudhry I agree, not many channels out there putting up reactions to it but easily number 1 favorite for me. It had such a beautiful finish to it.
@Ali Chaudhry 100 % agree. They absolutely NEED to watch that show. They will love it IF they endure till the midpoint. If you can get till the end of the whole 4 seasons, its easily one of the beast written shows of all time.
Oh please don't remind me of the Game of Thrones ending. 😭
I really hope that Black Sails is next. So many amazing characters
Black sails is the best show nobody has ever seen
To begin with, I personally loved Ivar’s death. Many leaders are killed by nobodies, and unlike Ragnar, Bjorn and Lagertha who were the main protagonists of the show and went out heroically, Ivar died in battle accepting his fate. I feel like Alfred killing him wouldn’t of changed much. Ivar’s condition was getting the better of him, and he was going to die eventually. I’m just glad he went in to save Hvitserk, died in battle and then died in Hvitserk’s arms saying he was afraid. I would’ve liked to see Ragnar but Ivar and Hvitserk’s relationship has always been an up and down one, at the end, they told each other they loved one another which in essence is all Ivar wanted in his life, to be loved. Shoutout to Alex, what a performance by him from beginning to end.
With regards to Hvitserk, as you guys said, he was lost. Historically, Hvitserk took the role of Guthrum. After the battle of Edington which this battle was meant to represent, Guthrum was baptised and converted to Christianity. Like Hvitserk, Alfred had made him a Saxon Prince of East Anglia and renamed him to Æthelstan so this is where they were going with that. It wasn’t just calling him Æthelstan out of nowhere, and whilst this show is not wholly accurate, they kind of ended it with something that happened historically albeit it being Hvitserk who was given the role. Fits perfectly with his character too.
Steven, as you said, Kattegat was an iconic place with amazing characters but Gunnhild put it perfectly, “the golden age of the Vikings is over”. It was ruled by a slave who made her way to the top, and signified how unimportant people are concerned with the dealings in Kattegat compared to the major characters of the past. It’s of little importance, I feel like that’s exactly what the show was going for. It’s the end, Christianity will slowly take over etc.
Ubbe and Floki, just glad they got a happy ending which is what they deserved. Love both characters, and the whole Native America storyline was so well written. Fuck Naad who nearly fucked it up hahaha. I think the contrast in Ivar and Ubbe is so clear. Ivar stuck to the old ways, wanted to die in battle and got his wish whilst Ubbe was forward thinking and embraced that he had to change in order to survive. The parallels are great, even with Hvitserk. He didn’t stick to the old ways and was baptised, ultimately he adapted to the new ways and survived. That last scene with Ubbe and Floki was amazing too!
Big shout out to you guys, what a journey it has been. I’m just glad the show ended well and satisfyingly, that’s all that I wanted and that’s what we got. Shout out to all the cast, crew, extras etc, the cast especially because the acting on this show is some of the best I’ve seen, what performances by everyone. Again, thank you guys for all of this and it’s just been a hell of a journey!
What if I told you Hvitserk is Othere.....can you connect the dots on that one? 😏
Amazing journey!
@Daryl Dixon well god dayummm Daryl Dixon
This was a perfect explanation and I agree with everything you said!
Would you say, Ivar said that "he was afraid", because people would forget his name? Or, he was genuinely afraid of dying?
I'm more on the opinion that, he was afraid that his name would be forgotten, as he chose his fate.
i thank you for this comment. I learned a lot!
Ivar wanted to die like a Viking, fighting, his legs couldn't take it anymore, that's why he practically committed suicide when he saw that extra dude.
Still makes no sense, Hvitserk points out that this has been an ongoing problem for Ivar’s entire life. The Saxons were on the back foot, just waiting a few days and his state would’ve gotten better.
@@alexman378 he wanted to end his legacy at the time he saw fit, just like ragnar.
@@PyroSync One would think that finishing with the conquest of England would be a better fit for ending his legacy.
@@alexman378 In real history the saxons defeated the danes hence the ending.
@@moonlightreaper6869 I’m well aware, but losing a fight because you were strategically defeated or because your men couldn’t handle it is better than outright going there to die when you have the upper hand. In this battle, it was one army clashing on another. According to what we had going in, Alfred had a big portion of his forces killed, no way to get reinforcements, and was on the back foot. Ivar on the other hand lets us know that not only do they have a bigger army, they’re also reinforced by the Danes surrounding the English kingdoms. And he’s basically winning the battle, until he’s somehow not, and gets out there to die for no reason. See what I’m saying? It makes no sense he couldn’t wait a couple of days.
Always take stones out of your shoes a life lesson from Floki
this was a really great final season, all the final moments were fantastic, ivar's redemption was definitely the best thing of this season, ubbe's journey was incredible the final moment with floki was a good way to end this great series
The only bad thing was it being a little slow after Bjorn’s death and the Kattegat storyline but definitely picked up again at the end
@@KanoSJ in a way kkategat beeing of lesser and lesser importance was just one more sign of the times changing. Rome was no longer the center of the world either. The age of vikings came to and end, scandinavia was slowly converting to christianity and soon kkategat was no longer the famous seat of vikings kings. Soon england will be united under alfred the great and another era in history will begin.
@@KanoSJ Lt_Joker is right. The whole point of the Kattegat storyline being fairly pointless was that the Viking world was ending. Kattegat was a representation of the old world and the old gods, and it was fading.
I cried so much when I first saw this episode. Hvitserk went in and tired himself, and Ivar's bones were cracking, and they kept showing flashbacks and Ivar went in to save Hvitserk, and when Ivar got stabbed and looked at Hvitserk and just collapsed and it was so much and he was crying and died in Hvitserk's arms... it was a tsunami of emotions and I never liked the character that much and balling my eyes out for hours. I'd recommend the series Last Kingdom since it's kind of a sequel to Vikings but kind of not.
Ivar wasn't afraid of dying. He was afraid that he wasn't going to be remembered.
Pretty sure he was afraid of death. Nobody fears how he will be known, they fear death. That humanised him a lot anyway and I loved it.
@@voiavictor Ivar was a different kind of cat plus the Vikings biggest thing was to be famous. He even said "We do not intend to die in our beds as old men". He's a Viking through and through and was going to go out in battle which would further his legend. Just in the previous episode he explained to Hvisterk how important it was to be remembered as the greatest Viking that ever lived. That's why Hvisterk words to Ivar as he held him as he lay dying was "I will never forget Ivar the Boneless." Hvisterk knew that's what Ivar meant when he said "I'm afraid".
The actor himself said that he wanted Ivar to be afraid of death and dying just like everyone else. He wanted Ivar to be humanised.
@@voiavictor ivar knew his days were numbered when his brother told him his eyes were blue. He wanted to fight and die fighting to get into Valhalla. I don't think ivar feared death since he had to deal with it everyday of his life
@@spiritwolf5539 he didn’t fear it until it was actually happening.
The way I saw it, in Ivar's final moments he was just that, Ivar. A young man, vulnerable, and dying. Showing that no matter what kind of a man or God you think you are, Viking or not, death comes for us all. And it's okay to be scared. I personally loved his send off.
Finally, someone that can see it too
Beautiful scene ❤️
u have to extreamly courge to admit that u are afraid.
Great comment. Absolutely loved Ivars death scene in that battle.
@@franciscooctavius5957 yeah it was but at the same time, I feel that Alfred should have been the one to kill Ivar (Alfreds command to stop fighting as he wanted to pay his respects to Ivar was beautiful, enemies that have a line of respect & admiration for each other was beautiful ) I loved Ivars emotions just felt that he shouldn’t have been killed by a scared Saxon. But at the same time it showed that at the end of the day we’re all the same..
The way Ivar died was fantastic. The last two episodes you had Harold being ingloriously stabbed by a random soldier while alone and lost in the woods and then Ivar stabbed by a nobody with a small blade. Showing that regardless of your stature death is the same for everyone, it doesnt show favorites. I like that.
Like Napoleon once said "To cannon all men are equal"
Ivar's end was absolutely fantastic. He chose his fate just like his father. His illness was getting worse, and he knew that his illness was going to be the end of him, so instead of dying in a bed like some old drooling man, he chose to die in a battle, like a true Viking. I mean, after he was stabbed, his arms gave out so he couldn't support himself any longer and his legs literally snapped in half. It was such a poetic death. He claimed to be a god and no hero could kill him. Then a scared foot soldier got right up to him. And Ivar accepted it. And Ivar wasn’t afraid of death, he was afraid of being forgotten. Of the gods forgetting who he was. That’s why his bother was telling him he would be remembered forever, because he knew that’s what he was afraid of. And in the end he got everything he wanted in his life: reputation, child and love (from his brother, Igor and perhaps even Katia)
Agreed
Ivar was afraid of death, the actor who played him even mentioned that he wanted Ivar to be afraid of death to humanize him.
Fun historical fact; Hvitserk’s ending was based off of Guthrum, one of the multiple leaders of the Great Heathen Army. He lost to Alfred in the Battle of Edington (the same battle we just watched), became a prisoner of war and agreed to be converted and rule over East Anglia under the name Athelstan 👌
Oof, I hope that wasn't supposed to be the Battle of Edington.
And the battle was actually what created the border between Wessex and Danelaw. Guthrum, became king of not only East Anglia, but the whole of Danelaw.
Athelstan? Are you getting confused between the first King of all England 925 AD who basically kicked out the Vikings and resisted further invasions? There seems to be a lot of Athelstans in the mix.
@@commiebastard3633 Guthrum (Gorm) (here Hvitserk) got baptized and got the name Althelstan after the defeat against Alfred.
Ivar's death, to me, was poetic justice. He used to see himself as a god, as this person that was above all and he died by the hands of a meaningless soldier. Because he died in battle I still think he went to Valhalla. Also loved the mirrored battle moves he did, it was amazing
I felt different about his death. He LET the guy kill him. It really didn’t fit his overall character. A dude like that is going to have the king (who was only like 50 feet away) kill him. Not some random soldier. It would have been much more fitting (and in character) for him to have the king (and old childhood friend) send him to Valhalla.
@@ryanatorryanson9535 He wanted to die in battle, he was going to die anyway if he lied down on a bed due to his condition, his bones would have broke and he would have died but he chose to die in the battlefield
@@ryanatorryanson9535 I think the point was to die on the field, but more importantly, so he wouldn't have to eventually kill his brother
@@ryanatorryanson9535 I get it, if it was Alfred it would be more fulfilling since they do have a past history, but I still think this was a perfect ending for him
I just can't believe it's over, I've seen that last episode so many times and I keep crying my eyes out 😭😭
Especially 6x10 and 6x11 for me
After watching this weeks ago I just now realized that Ivar, after seeing Hvitserk worn out and seeing they were losing decided to pull a Ragnar and use his death for a purpose. He knew Alfred just saw him as the biggest threat and if he died then his brother might be saved. So thats why he kind of just let his own death happen. damn
They were not losing, Ivars illness was becoming worse and he wanted to die in battle. He perhaps wanted to free his brother from his 'fate' as hvitserk will always follow him into war and will never be happy.
I loved the finale. Now we see how every son of Ragnar had a little piece of him.
Bjorn - the will to rule
Ubbe - the desire to explore
Hvitserk - the faith dilema, addiction
Ivar - strategy, the anger and combact side
Ragnar will never be forgotten! ❤️
Thats amazing!! And finale was amazimg too!!!!
Sigurd: Am I a joke to you?
@@PowerlightGG sigurd - the dead one
@@PowerlightGG
Sigurd snake in the eye - ragnar died by snakes
@@rebeccahardy5216 🤯
Ingrid story shows what Ragnar said to Bjorn: "power is always dangerous, it attracts the worst and corrupts the best" so it fits that someone corrupted and bad took the throne in Kattegat
"Everyone will know of Ivar the Boneless" and "Don't be afraid" I remember Ragnar saying the same thing to Ivar in season 4 midseason.
Ivars acting is literally the best thing i have ever seen, its chaotic yet badass at the same time and then he shows his fear and emotion in his last words
Having Ingrid become queen is supposed to show how the age of legends, hero’s is over like gunhild said
@@ryanatorryanson9535 what
Well, she does carry Harald or Björn’s child tho...
@@steffensolhaug4678 true but who’s to say they would become legends.
@@muufafaa6030 Also true
@@muufafaa6030 the fact that Harold's son is one of the most deadly vikings of all time lol
I've said it before but the guy who killed Ivar was the one who told Alfred he was scared of devils in the woods. Him killing Ivar was symbolic of the Saxons no longer being afraid of the Vikings and the myth-like power they had over everyone is dead with Ivar.
Folklore speaks about how Ivar The Boneless lived through his soldiers, his presence made them feel stronger, like a god. This scene was EPIC!!
Ragnar to ekbert : dont be afraid
Ivar to the young scared soldier: dont be afraid
iconic!
Ivars death scene has haunted me. Such a good scene
I once read somewhere that each of Ragnars sons represented a different aspect of him. Bjorn was the leader, Hvitserk was the craziness, Ivar was the genius, and Ubbe was the explorer/farmer. In the end, Ubbe achieved what Ragnar truly wanted, a new life in a new land.
All of Ragnar's sons had one trait of his by the end
Ivar: The warrior side of Ragnar
Ubbe: The farmer side of Ragnar
Bjorn: The hero side of Ragnar
Hvitserk: The Christian side of Ragnar
Sigurd: The dead side of Ragnar...
I'd say Ivar had Ragnar's eye for strategy. Ubbe and Bjorn both had Ragnar's heart for exploration and wanted to continue his dream while Ubbe had more of the farming side and Bjorn had Ragnar's women problems. Hvisterk had Ragnar's addiction problem and Sigurd was never really around long enough to show any of his father's traits.
Man said dead side 💀 damn that's damnnnnnn
Lol. Poor Sigurd wasn’t even around long enuf to have a “side”.
Ivar dying on the battlefield , in his brother's arms , was absolutely perfect . Especially with everything that they've gone through together .
And personally I prefer that he was taken out by some random because that felt more realistic in those type of situations . It's usually the unexpected . The unplanned . Plus , the way that he gave him permission to finish him . To me it felt like he knew that he was dying regardless of the outcome . But , he chose how he wanted to go . And him admitting that he was fearful of death in the end felt so human . That's why it fit perfectly . Athough he had lived this larger than life existence , in the end he was coming face to face with his own mortality and his brother was right there with him .
It really was beautiful .....
Floki's return ❤
Sorry for the rant lol .
'' Ivar dying on the battlefield, in his brother's arms '' ! This is certainly better , makes a better story in the Vikings TV show , lots of drama and emotions.--------- surely better than the real historic Ivarr Ragnarsson dying of a violent fever and infection, in his bed, in Dublin Eire, around the year 873 !
OMG I watched the ending well over a month ago and I'm still crying 😭😭😭
I really enjoyed your reactions to this series. I believe the show Vikings, while having it's bumps in some places, will go down as a vastly underrated one that will age very well.
Ivar the 🐐. Saying “don’t be afraid” like how his mother told him when he was young and killed the kid
Also how Ragnar said don’t be afraid to ecbert
I still cry every time that I watch Ivar dying.. can’t get over it
The show has been an amazing journey. Thank you for sharing your journey of this show with us!
Can you watch the last kingdom after vikings ?
@someperson Ig The Last Kingdom would be wonderful. A great series to continue the Viking theme and another hero to add to your collection.
Rollo's grave is at the Cathedral of Rouen in France, Normandy got its name from his and his descendents rule there. i think he did just fine ;)
Ah man, this is bittersweet, guys. I remember when you started and now we are here! Can't wait to watch this ❤️
I am very happy they ended this with Ivar showing his inner fear (holy eff I balled during that entire battle/death scene), Hvitserk accepting a new faith and Ubbe and Floki considering what the future possibilities could be. It did a good job showing how the Viking way was slowly dying and their beliefs were changing. I love how Alfred didn’t kill Ivar. Makes it much more realistic. It’s really bittersweet that it’s over but there really was no more to tell and it ended perfectly imo. And MAJOR kudos to the actor playing Alfred. AMAZING JOB
Thank you Nikki and Steven for lots of fantastic reviews. Have loved your reactions to this show. Top 20 shows all time in my book.
PLEASE NOW WATCH THE LAST KINGDOM. I PROMISE YOU WILL BE SHOUTING A NEW NAME STEVEN!!
Don't forget that there is a NEW spinoff show of VIKINGS coming soon. From what I've read, it takes places at least a century or two later and is focused on the Viking settlements in Iceland and Greenland.
Most of the show will also be in Kattegat
Hope Valhalla ends in 1066 with the Battle of Stamford Bridge, or even Battle of Hastings (William the Conqueror has norse ancestry)
How ironic though. Aelfred had a dream of a united england, which was achieved by his grandson Æthelstan was the first king of the English from 927-939, but then in 1066 England had a Norman king, which is basically norse
It was such a joy rewatching my favorite show with you two 😍
i have watched so many series for a second time thru you nicki and steve and i just wanna personally thank you for how watchable you guys are, genuine but good reactions all the time and all ways putting your whole heart into a series its a real show of dedication, especially with vikings i have watched ur reactions before with breaking bad and gof cause i love those shows and coming here always give me a sense of a community, i thank u for these videos as a current alcholic and recovring alcohlic vikings always hits hard with the hvitzverk storyline ty for a escape route tho even if it isnt intential its still there
I thank you for the rest of my life and i pray to god everyday i survive this tough life that thre world has given me but i know god will always show me a way. sidenote hvitzverk is on bjorns level of fighting skill i wish his brothers could see it he is very talented
Ivar goes out like a normal guy, he was afraid. For me this is perfect because of the evolution ivar had during the show. Also Alex(ivar actor) confirmes that ivar's death was choose by him.
not today ivar 💔
Early gang. The final season of vikings is much better than the final season of GoT
@@bishbosh4815 why? The finale of game of thrones was so bad that it ruined the entire series. Like, so bad that people don't even acknowledge GOT as a whole anymore. It's, also probably the only time I've ever witnessed reverse character development. Season 8 of GOT was an absolute disaster, and this is coming from someone who tried to defend the season up until the last 2 episodes, where it just became SO bad that even I couldn't defend it anymore.
@@bishbosh4815 Them we must agree to disagree because the last season of GOT was a cluster fuck of the highest order.
@@bishbosh4815 episode 3 where they had the worst tactics imaginable and still managed to win because Arya came out of no where? Bran doing nothing as usual with season 8. Knight king being built up all series to have one battle and lose. Episode 3 was the worst one for the story. Brilliant acting, visuals and music. But tactics and writing were 3/10 at best
@@bishbosh4815 I will concede the first three episodes of GOT were great but I really enjoyed the last season of Vikings except for the resolution of Prince Oleg's arc but other than that I'm good. I would have picked a different end for some characters but overall I found it was finished well.
Season 8 of GOT should have had 20 episodes like Vikings plus some. That was the problem. I really liked the Vikings finale. I also loved 6x11 and Lagertha’s farewell. Character arcs in Vikings seemed complete while GOT threw some out.
I’m going to miss your Vikings videos - such an incredible show, with all its ups and downs. It had some of my favorite characters & moments I’ve ever seen on TV. What a journey. ⚔️❤️
I dont ever cry during movies or shows. I usually don't understand why people do but ivars death had me bawling. hearing him say he was afraid hit me hard!!! the only scene in the entire show that got me
Man I'm just now finishing the show and the Vikings are a VERY important part of the world man, I mean from Bjorn ironsides remarkable last stand the way he ate those arrows and raised his sword in front of the Rus in glory and triumph was cold chilling man I mean the kids women everyone showed up, ivar and Hviserk brotherly love and bond no matter how wrong ivar was at times he still did what all true siblings should do and stayed with him thru war peace and hard times, from pulling ivar on his little wagon to riding on his Viking style chariot to holding him in his arms during his last breathes was REMARKABLE, he didn't know it but he loved ivar deeply the most he felt he needed to protect him and he did ND ivar was fiercely protective of him too the show was ahead of it's true nature and meaning man great content guys love it , oh and we can't forget everything Ragnar, floki, and every the trader Rollo achieved together in the end came to a head and made sense, and notice how everything Ragnar done each of his sons done something if not more of as well, number 1 when Ragnar challenged the first Jarl and won noticed the only other time that happened was when Ubbe challenged the Danish Viking king to single combat, Bjorn had the heart of a bear I would say lion but Bjorn is bear so I'll go with that but even more heart because he ended up facing a difficult task than that of Ragnar at the time in his own way and that was getting EVERYONE not just Norway but all of Scandinavian kingdoms to come together and that is truly a king, I'ma Christian but man I'll tell you the way they fought for what they believed in was beautiful if you have a warriors heart then you know what I'm saying. Again loved the reaction even tho I'm years late lol but idk who my favorite is man, oh also the bishop was also a very tremendous character he's kinda like the Morgan from walking dead of the show
Same... I was kinda expecting a young Ragnar to show up. Like he's standing over Hvitserk looking down at Ivar but the camera isn't on his face. More at his back over his shoulders to show he's only looking down at his sons(mostly Ivar). If they would've done this, it should've had another camera angle from Ivar's point of view looking up at his father. It doesn't show Ragnar's face but Ivar can tell that it's him then he dies with a little smile on his face. Plus there should've been a scene where Odin personally visits Ubbe(getting his attention) like when he's out in the woods hunting or something and places one of Ivar's hooks onto a stone or tree stump letting him know that his brother has been killed. I also think that Hvitserk should've gone to find Ubbe so he can finally be with his brother once and for all. Hell, maybe he could've found peace in the new land...
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TODAY IS MY 50th BIRTHDAY! I'm going to watch my favorite reactors, then I'm going to introduce my wife to WandaVision while we eat takeout...
Getting old is boring, lol. But at least I got shows to watch & games to play!
ENJOY MY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE, HAVE SOME CAKE!! 🎂🥂😁🍻🎂
I EMOJIED MYSELF!!! 😆
...sorry, been a weird few days...don't mind me. 🙃
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday!!! - Nikki
Thanks! I had a nice night with my wife & dog watching WandaVision since my wife hadn't seen any of it. Even my dog Lexie likes the show! 😁👍
I loved this Vikings finale so much. It was calm, beautiful and philosophical at the end with Floki and Ubbe. Why do we all fight each other, and not love?
Nikki and Steve I cannot wait for your reaction to the end of Black Sails. It's just as good if not way, way better.
Man, seeing Hvitserk & Ivar like that, Brother's love transcends all bounds.
The creator is making a spinoff to debut on Netflix based on leif errickson
Had to have seen Ivars death scene like a dozen times...still tear up...every damn time....😭
It's been such a pleasure watching your reaction to the show and I'm glad you enjoyed the finale (I was a bit frustrated by the ending but it was beautiful nonetheless). Your affection for each other and the show shine through in every video and I'm looking forward to watching even more of your reactions!
If you take recommendations, I'd highly recommend The Last Kingdom. It's set in roughly the same era and you get to see some characters your already familiar with from Vikings; Alfred and Aelswith, Athelred and some guy who may or may not be our Ubba (probably not lol). While Vikings is told primarily from the Norwegian pov, The Last Kingdom is slightly more interested in the Saxon/Wessex perspective and how they're dealing with the Dane invasion. It has that mix of battles and politics but also really emotional, intimate and personal relationships between characters that Vikings has, not to mention a killer sense of humour. They are two entirely different shows but set within the same universe and I think any fan of one would adore the other.
It's a bit too obvious that I adore the show so I'll stop now but just thought I'd let you know in case you are interested in trying it out. Love you guys, I hope you keep doing what you do and having fun doing it!
I’ve followed your journey all the way through! I’m so happy I got to experience this with you!
Great show. They did such a good job on this finale.Job well done by all involved.
The Last Kingdom is a great show to follow this one.
Definitely Vikings is better than the last kingdom but the show is worth to watch ofcourse
I started watching your channel last year but it was very good see your reactions of vikings.
We need The Last Kingdom.
meh discount vikings
I keep hoping for it every time they do a poll. It never wins! Love TLK ♥️
@@fedemona1 maybe you are a discount human
@@undarkwin I mean... it's a series about the same historical period and figures, with a lower budget and an smaller production value... it is literally a discount version of Vikings.
I'm just gonna say that the last kingdom I haven't watched but the vikings story has always been entertaining with them being savages saxons story was kinda dead which when someone says last kingdom I'm like uh boring especially the king ecbert season was so fuckin boring. Just my opinion, but u guys can like what u want.
alex høgh andersen and marco ilsø are incredible actors
They rulled in every scene this season, alex was great from the begining, i hope to see them soon in other projects.
I loved you guys Vikings reactions! I'll miss them. One of my favorite reactions you guys have done. I actually started watching the show because you guys were reacting to it. 💜
It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen coming from ireland and a place where the vikings sailed Wexford and it was filmed partly in the Wicklow mountains not far from where I live I felt closer to this show maybe our Celtic pagan ways mixed well with vikings it was a great it was brilliant one of my favourite shows
The moment nikki cried was exactly the moment I cried as soon as ivar started saying he was scared made me forget every bad thing he had done what a scene..
Been waiting for this reaction for a long time! Love you guys❤️
Vikings is hands down one of the beste Television Series ever.
I think this Finale, despite being way different than the old Seasons, when Ragnar was still around, did an exellent job.
Every Character Sendoff this Season was great. Björn dying as the Badass that he was, Ubbe finding Floki (just like in S4) and living in a New Land, basically Ragnars Dream, starting all over again.
Ivar dying known as one of the greatest Vikings ever, not giving Alfred the opportunity to gain the Fame of Killing him, instead being killed by a Nobody.
Hvisterk having nobody else and starting all over aswell.
Haralds Death was just perfect. The man who always wanted to be King of all Norway and lost so much becoming that realising this whole thing was a mistake, missing his brother, dying alone in the Woods, but still being fine with that because he and his brother could Sing a last time before reuniting in Valhalla.
Lagertha Sendoff was great aswell.
I just think there are 3 missed oportunities:
1. Rollo. The real Rollo went full berserk mode right before he died of old age and slayed everyone around him, gaining is Place in Valhalla again. Would have loved to see this.
2: None of the Sons of Ragnar knowing Alfred was Athelstans Son. Would have loved to ser someone talk about that.
3: Ragnar Cameo.
If it just was Ragnar staning next to Ubbe and Floki, when Floki said he disturbes his mind etc.
Nonetheless: The Whole Series is just so well done. 10/10.
Loved every single moment of it!
Nice analysis 👍
What a remarkable journey. From Ragnar, Lagertha and Athelstan all the way through till the next generation of legendary figures: Its had its ups and downs but overall Its been an emotional and fascinating journey. Well down History. Thankyou for all the wonderful moments and memories and Thank you Nikki and Steven for taking this pilgrimage with us all. Its been a blast.
Hvitserk was after play and was smiling at the end of the stage
When Ivar confesses he's afraid, my immediate reaction was fear of dying because he doesn't know what fate lays before him. I think his brother was saying whatever he could to comfort him and ease him into death.
i can't believe its over. its been a hell of a ride man. such a great show and that ivar scene made me cry like a baby lol
I really wished they had some type of segment of Bjorn and Ivar going to Valhalla and seeing Ragnar. That would’ve been amazing to me
ivar wasn't afraid to die, he was afraid of being forgotten
About Hvitsek' Baptist it was a reference to Guthurm who was a important Ragnarsons' Allie and he was forced to be baptized after being defted by Alfred.
The end of an era. What a ride.
I've seen so many reactions of Ivar's death, why you guys reaction makes me so sad and the others not? Damn you!!
They did such a great job with Ivar's story in this season that his death hit me so much harder than I was expecting. Harder than even Ragnar's death. That death scene was simply amazing and so well done. Kudos to the actor, Alex Høgh Andersen. Fantastic performance throughout the show.
Thank you for sharing the Vikings journey with us ❤️
I just finished the series yesterday. (I know, I’m super late. Watched TLK first). Anywho, I wanted to just hug Ivar!! The way he was crying sounded like a little boy crying for his mommy 😭😭 Ivar always had this sensitive side of him. He was just angry and wanted to overcompensate for being a cripple. He didn’t want to seem weak or helpless. Ugh, I bawled like a baby. 😢
Congratulations for the Reactions Nikki and Steve. I unfortunatly found your channel a couple of months ago, and you guys are by far my favorites reacting. I was very excited to watch your reactions for Ivar´s last scenes. I personally loved the way he died, I loved to see all the drama regarding to someone with O.I that was going to the battle field and could have undergone a crises, I know someone with this desease and seeing Ivar breaking his bones during war was something she also was eager for. The guy was a monster he was in meadle of the battle with all those fractures, his bones started breaking days before, he knew he had to die, or live some miserable last few days dying in bed. I love also that in the end he was just a boy, hurt, in pain, and scared of facing the gods and his ancestors and their judment. Looking foward for the wrap up of the season please let us know.
“I’m afraid, I’m afraid”
Us as the viewers: “ I won’t tell anyone” 😓
Great ending with Ubbe and Floki, he found both Ragnar's dream and best friend.
Little fun fact about Hvitserk being given the name Aethelstan. It actually references a real Viking called Guthrum who was part of the Great Heathen Army that invaded England. He was converted by Alfred and given the name Aethelstan along with getting territory in England in exchange for his future support.
I adore your reaction, I followed all the seasons, it’s an amazing show with an extraordinary cast. I was so Sad too when Ivar died in Hvitserk’s arms. I read many of your comments, a lot of people advice you to react to SONS OF ANARCHY. If you haven’t seen it PLEASE PLEASE go for it. Big kiss from Paris. I hope my english wasn’t so bad ☺️
The series ended the same way the series began. Floki now truly understands what Ragnar's views were on the need to explore and escape to other parts of the world and to get away from the life as they know it and to question everything including their faith and to realise that they themselves are miniscule compared to what the world beholds. Floki is now passing on that same wisdom to Ubbe. Also, Ubbe has been doing his best to hold onto tradition whilst also moving forward with an open-mind and this has resulted in him also questioning his faith. In the blood-eagle scene, he sparred his life only because he in that moment began to believe that 'the Gods' are not there watching and they may not even exist at all, and if they don't exist then so be it, he is at peace with it. Floki confirmed to him not to worry about the past or the Gods, whether they exist or not matters not and it was never about proving the Gods existence to others but instead it was being comfortable in ones self to be able to freely question and debate the topic and being able to live without the Gods. The show is a spiritual journey to enlightenment.
Alfred man
Respect to that Kingv
He respected Ivar
It was a great pleasure to follow the whole series with you!!
Thank you guys for letting me relive this show through your reactions. Long live Ragnar!!!
Hey Nikki and Steve here’s some history for you. I thought the exact same thing why they would call Hvitserk Athelstan, but that battle actually happened. Although, it wasn’t between Ivar and Alfred if it was between Alfred and a Viking called Guthrum , it was called the battle of Eddington. At the very end Guthrum surrendered and Alfred had him baptized and change his name to Aethelstan.
Thank you for your reactions on this show! It was a damn good journey with you guys! Looking forward our next adventure 😀
Waiting for the reactions of The Last Kingdom!!
Is it worth to watch ? or is it the same story like vikings ?
If you can find my comment, I sort of explain the difference between the two. Long story short, It's different stories but in roughly the same time and place (England though, never Norway)
@someperson Ig ok nice to hear
Its worth to watch but Vikings is much better show
@Felipe Cordeiro- started watching it two weeks ago after this show ended and it’s really really good. Similar time period but very different with great characters, battles, writing and has characters you can really care about.
You'd both probably really enjoy barbarians (2020). It's a Netflix show as well. I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised. It was really well plotted and shot. Wonderful flow to the story. It's just one season at the moment but it did well I think. Anyway, have a good one you two. Vikings! End of an era.
Been waiting the longest for you guys to get to this episode!!
Big thankyou for this wonderful journey we have been on I've loved each and every one of your reactions to this great show 💖 be weird not looking forward to a viking episode anymore. Great tshirt Steven btw very cool 🙂
The goddess Idun made Hvitzerk immortal when he went to bjorns tomb, i like to think that Othere is actually Hvitzerk since there's a lot of similarities
I wonder if people named their children after the people in the show? The popularity of the name Ragnar... There were 41 kids named Ragnar in 2016, 56 in 2017, and 71 kids in 2018. Between 1980 and 2019, there have only been 9 babies named Lagertha. There have only been 5 Flokis between 2000 and 2018.
For years man has called my people savages for man is the real savage
In the state that Ivar was in, the fight between him and Alfred would have been highly anti-climactic. I personally think the reaction of Alfred was more powerful than it would have been had he fought him. The respect he showed to stop the battle was immense, and I don't think you could pull that off if he had fought him himself.
Yayy been waiting for this!!! Not even started it yet and I know your reaction is going to be amazing, love you guys keep up the good work ❤
My only nitpick is that they didn't find some way to bring Rollo back in to the story. Even for a cameo. I know it would've been difficult. But even a reference would've been nice.
Meh, we all know who he is though lol.
Probably one of the most famous Vikings.. he is the great great great grandfather of William the conqueror.
So in a way, the Vikings destroyed the saxons 🤣