: In a harrowing scene, Fox slices Thorfinn multiple times to elicit a reaction. Thorfinn remains completely unfazed, even when a sword is held to his eye, later questioning why he should fear death when "nothing good has ever come" from his life.
: Thors and a small crew of inexperienced village men set sail for England, believing they are joining the Danish invasion. Unbeknownst to Thors, his young son Thorfinn has stowed away on the ship. Vinland Saga Episode 3
Set years later, this episode focuses on Thorfinn’s life as a slave on Ketil’s farm and his profound psychological trauma. : In a harrowing scene, Fox slices Thorfinn
Depending on whether you are watching Season 1 or Season 2, "Episode 3" of marks a critical turning point for the protagonist, Thorfinn, shifting him from a sheltered life in Iceland toward a brutal destiny or forcing him to confront his own lack of a will to live. Season 1, Episode 3: "Troll" Unbeknownst to Thors, his young son Thorfinn has
: The mercenary leader Askeladd accepts a contract from Floki to assassinate Thors . Floki’s motive appears to be a long-standing personal grudge against Thors for deserting the Jomsvikings 15 years prior.
: The crew is lured into a trap at the Faroe Islands by Askeladd’s fleet.