Fans of the hit Viking drama “Vikings: Valhalla” are still talking about the epic finale that wrapped up the Netflix show’s three season run. When the last episode dropped on July 11th, social media blew up with all sorts of reactions – some people loved how it all went down, while others felt let down.
It seems like everyone had an opinion on how the intense battles and personal journeys of characters like Leif Erikson, Freydís Eriksdóttir and Harald Sigurdsson came to an end. Plenty of viewers praised the “damn good” storytelling and incredible performances that kept them on the edge of their seats the whole time. But the way the show handled Leif’s storyline, especially his big discovery of North America, was a major point of debate.
Some fans argued they took too long getting Leif’s purpose figured out. It wasn’t until the very last season that his quest to find the legendary “golden land” of Vinland took center stage. That left little time to fully develop such an important part of history. The show also teased us with the idea of Leif developing a dark, berserker side like his dad Erik the Red, but then kind of forgot about it. Lots of people were bummed about that missed opportunity.
Even with those issues, lots of viewers said they were still sad to say goodbye to the epic world of the Vikings after three gripping seasons. The creators definitely captured what life was like for these fierce warriors and navigation the tricky politics between kingdoms. Plenty of folks also thanked the show for spotlighting lesser known historical figures from this period.
Of course, there was debate around some of the fictional elements, too – like inaccuracies in how the English throne changed hands. It raises the question of how true a “historical fiction” show needs to stay to facts versus making things exciting for tv.
So as the final chapter of “Vikings: Valhalla” ends, it’s got viewers still immersed in rich discussions about this influential Nordic culture and the hit show’s impact. While it may be over, the legacy of these mighty Vikings lives on.
