Vikings 4x14 REACTION!! "In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning"

Eric Shane Calvin and Aaron react to and discuss season 4 episode 14 of Vikings In The Uncertain Hour Before the Morning
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[@Drewe223]

*Very minor spoiler* - "I don't think Ivar is gonna care his mother's dead" - No one has ever been so wrong about something.

[@091696g]

Aaron sometimes I feel like he is watching Viking from a VERY different perspective! lol

[@DrippyIska]

It is either that he is completely correct and the other three are incorrect or he is completely wrong and the other members are correct

[@LuanEevee]

Aaron: "I don't think Ivar is gonna care his mother's dead." Me: "Hahahahahahahahahaha" *raises glass* "Skoll"

[@filip7527]

Huell Babineaux not tryna sound mean but it is skål

[@LuanEevee]

PS4 Games That's not trying to be mean, that's trying to learn me something which I always appreciate. Thanks, and skål my friend

[@cedricvandevelde9388]

"That was a bitch thing honestly", never agreed more with Shane hahah

[@nita4079]

One of my absolute favourite episodes of Vikings ever. Ragnar and King Ecbert are just fantastic together. You can't look away. Loved your reactions.

[@091696g]

Ragnar and Ecbert relationship with Athelstan. WOW. Vikings really know how to make GREAT BROMANCE! Ragnar, Floki, Ecbert and Athelstan, OG!

[@suncore598]

I agree with Eric about the double meaning of Ragnar's "Don't be afraid". It does feel like he is speaking directly to the audience, reassuring them of what is to come.

[@markisue1]

That scene with Athlestan's son always makes me cry

[@sickleweed3270]

Colleen Ireland I just love the relationship between Ragnar, Ecbert and Athlestan. It transcends sexuality and yet is still the most romantic relationship ever depicted at the same time. It's so beautiful.

[@erscha521]

this was one of the best acting scenes i've ever seen

[@sickleweed3270]

ERSCHA And it sucks that both amazing actors have been completely ignored by the Emmys and every other awards show throughout the course of their role.

[@callumcourtney7591]

Ragnar was not bewitched, he made the choice to have sex with Aslaug. This was during the whole Lagertha can't have kids drama

[@seanpfbooks9918]

eh, in the original myths Aslaug had powers but the relationship was a bit different as well. Ivar was also the eldest of her children so who knows how much they're changing. they did seem to imply some magical meddling when her character was introduced. the myths themselves arn't consistent so who knows.

[@deandeano6075]

not really. She wasnt lying about her being witch at all. She was after all told that by the Seer himself when he said to her that Ragnar was in danger by the magical/mystical world, and thus the Aslaug being witch thing. Based on that she was correct.

[@ducksauce9187]

Yea i hate how people have been trying to make up reasons ever since.. Ragnar was a dog with women and wanted more sons.. thats the reality.

[@redhood1680]

Here come the Valkyries....

[@bigchungus5933]

Ragnar welcomes them 🙌

[@exoticmushroomdream6775]

oden is preparing the table

[@LadyVenomWay]

To summon me home!

[@bballamo21]

Fuck you and that "I know stuff teehee if you only you knew what I knew" shit

[@redhood1680]

bballamo21 wut

[@tbcalex]

One of my favorite episodes of any tv show ever.

[@pcgaming4944]

Love this episode so much!! Ecbert and Ragnar are 2 of my favourite characters ever! (Ragnar my number 1).. they're so amazing together, Linus and Travis are incredible!

[@Its_Dave_Just_Dave]

You could just sit and watch Ragnar and Ecbert all day long like that, the interaction between them is in the top 3 moments for me

[@Fordo007]

Man, the scenes with Ecbert and Ragnar were great. Really shows how awesome dialogues and philosophy can be. Reminds me of the old classical dialogues with Plato and Socrates.

[@EloImFizzy]

Shane impersonating Aaron never fails to make me laugh.

[@TorturasFSG]

"I don't think Ivar is gonna care his mother's dead"........ we'll see about that I guess :D

[@raz644]

The Seer told Lagertha in season 1 that Ragnar is in danger of the magical world, right before he met Aslaug. Lagertha is known to take the Seer's visions as if they are set in stone. That is the reason she does not question Ragnar's fault.

[@GhostInPajamas]

Ugh that conversation between Ragnar and Ecbert was unbelievable. Favorite scene in the show. They're two guys who should be friends based on their minds alone, but can't be because of their births and where they're from. I loved how they got drunk and talked about the craziest shit, and questioned religion altogether. Everyone in that time period seems so devoted to their faith, that conversation was ahead of their time. And how Ecbert said if theres no Gods nothing has meaning or value, and Ragnar said maybe everything has value, which is sort of a nihilistic idea, that we create value where we want instead of it being predetermined. The actors have great chemistry too, really cool scene

[@MrDude1198]

"Don't be afraid." Gives me chills everytime

[@mrfafaa96]

This is hands down my favorite episode in the entire series. The interaction between Echbert and Ragnar was magnificent. Two old men discussing the afterlife.

[@ahmedharris7148]

I love the dynamic between Ecbert and Ragnar. Two shrewd, calculating leaders trying to outdo one another but at the end of the day have great respect knowing how similar they are too each other.

[@WolfNationChannel]

Great reaction!!! Watching this again makes me appreciate those scenes with Ragnar & Ecbert even more...one of my favorite episodes of Vikings:)

[@bettinanielsen6336]

Aaron you have so misunderstood everything. King Ecbert distroyed the village (to aethelwolf) in order to trap the nobles that were against him. Then he could imprison them (effectively getting rid of the competition). It was a long con and wasnt revealed til the scene where Ecbert smiles at his son and they agree that the plan had worked, ie get rid of the vikings and disgruntled noblemen i once swoop. King Aella is still king of Northumbria, which is not a part of Ecbert's kingdom. King Aella just doesn't have the same amount of power. Much of it was lost by yet another political move by Ecbert. Think GO and things become so clear :). Yes all of this is Ragnar's plan, not a spur of the moment thing.

[@Asa...S]

I wish that Sigurd somehow would've told Lagertha how her little granddaughter Siggy died, because of Aslaugs neglect and that knowledge could've been the ignition that made Lagertha kill Aslaug.

[@hypello9534]

Suggy died because her f father bjorn ahole didnt give a damn care about her

[@viviloud]

exactly. Aslaug had 4 children to raise. she had no obligation to take care of Bjorn's daughter.

[@AllieB-11.11]

@@viviloud What? She was given to Aslaug so if she didn't want her then she should've given her to someone else in the community to raise, not just neglect her. What kind of a psycho does that?

[@sonofsomerset1695]

When an episode has you on the edge of your seat with zero action, you know it's ticking all the boxes of a classic show. Great writing, and sublime acting!

[@MAORISMURF20]

Just finished my daily rewatch of this reaction... I'm starting to build up all those feels for what's to come... The anticipation is killing me. dude.

[@vividly94]

Ivar is one of Ragnar's biggest weapon. People just rid him off because he's a cripple, but we all know the story behind him. The reason Ragnar said to act like a cripple was because no one else saw it as Ragnar did. Ivar is one of his biggest weapons and smartest out of his sons, but everyone rids him off as a cripple and would never expect HIM to be the conqueror. All Ivar had to do was act like he was a cripple -- all apart of Ragnar's true plan in the end.

[@TitanGT66]

Yeah if they had any idea of what he's capable of, they would have killed him immediately. That had to have been hard for Ivar to pretend to be weak like that. "And I promise you my son, one day the whole world will know and fear Ivar, The Boneless."

[@GiovaniPablo1]

That was some serious high level acting

[@mathero09]

Absolutely brutal the scenes with Ragnar and Ecbert

[@jaimebergner]

and there was no "bewitching" - Ragnar chose to fuck around

[@Drewe223]

Lagertha killing Aslaug is the stupidest thing she does and it is the beginning of the downfall of her character IMO.

[@shysterpie7559]

She started to piss me off when she killed kalf

[@becauseofobi-wan3543]

@@shysterpie7559 I know I am 2 years late, but why? She said she would kill him and that is exactly what she did. She started to piss me off when she killed Aslaug

[@mattnar3865]

Not just her character, this is the reason for the civil war. Lagertha started it all.

[@bestauthorever5406]

@@becauseofobi-wan3543 What always bothers me is Lagertha’s justification for taking Kattegat. She knows Aslaug did not bewitch Ragnar, that his affair with her was completely his choice, and that it was actually Lagertha who forced Ragnar to choose between her and Aslaug, when he wanted them both. And then she’s surprised when Aslaug’s sons want revenge on her. I just hate how she passes herself off as the hero and everyone always seems to believe it, despite her being on the same level as Aslaug and the rest of them.

[@shirinj6693]

Travis was phenomenal in this episode. I know it's stupid but I really don't want him to act in any other show he's Ragnar and that's it lol

[@bigbadwolf7368]

Shirin Jarwan he was a great fantasy ragnar in the Warcraft movie aswell even in shiny armour he is Ragnar through and through.

[@sayuri2434]

He asked all his sons to come. So they can have revenge together. They didnt want to. So he went alone to die, which would make all his sons to come and avenge him. And he would get revenge that way.

[@StickMasterKai]

Sajuri if anything, Ragnar would want to have revenge on Rollo not King Ecbert

[@ethantyra3111]

They do want Magnus to die. They sent him out into the world and told him to tell people that he is the son of Ragnar. Ragnar is hated among the English people. He would die from someone killing him. Or from neglect cause no one would help him.

[@AllieB-11.11]

But he didn't though - he turns up later.

[@dumpsterfire7214]

Ragnar getting together with Aslaug might have been the will of the gods for whatever reason and yes Harbard was a godlike entity most likely.

[@LizzyQween]

Oh gawd I can’t wait to watch you react to the next episode!!!!!!!

[@yassinechaoui203]

I think that ragnar came back to make peace with everybody in episode 1 because he was ready to go and when his suicide didn't worked out well he understood that his dead cannot be meaningless that even if he craves it it should serve a higher purpose.

[@dumpsterfire7214]

The show is full of things that might be consider mythical and magical. Some are easier explained than others. Many things the seer says has come true. Boom! Magic!!

[@AllieB-11.11]

31:00 Aaron is actually right here. The first time Harbard visits Kattegat 2 boys are found dead in fishing nets in the sea. We see them brought into shore and their mothers crying over them. Also it's explained by Aslaug herself that she is a 'volva' - a female seer. She says this to Ragnar (can't remember what series) so she does see visions.

[@SalahDAd]

Can somebody please tell them that Ragnar did not attempt suicide and that it was his way of obtaining wisdom à la Odin? i feel like this misconception is clouding the discussion in ways that it shouldn't.

[@Karadjanov]

+Blind Wave Hey guys love watching your reactions and other stuff. I noticed you were not that sure of their motives and reasons so I took the liberty to explain :D King Ecbert deliberately killed the settlers so that he will have an excuse to clean up his own royal court and get rid of his inner opposition at the same time protecting his country from a wave of settlers who are in a way a ready army on enemy land should the vikings declare war ( he didn't kill them out of hate it was "just business"). Ragnar wanted to die but decided to do it in a manner that his death will mean something. His plan from the very beginning was to go to England and be killed. This is why he only brought old and and mostly week people. He wanted the strong people to be ready for his sons to round up and go on a revenge spree. His plan was to fuel his sons with the power of vengeance and to get Ivar familiar with England. He left the strong behind because he wanted them to have a ready army when they decide to avenge him. This is why he brought Ivar. He is the only one who is both worthy enough to be trusted to tell the tale of Ragnar and with the highest chance to be let go out of pity. For me at least the Ragnar and Ecbert dynamic is what made this series great. The only other successful example of this kind of relationship that I can think of is Heat with Pacino and Deniro. The difference is that with Pacino and Deniro the focus was on mutual respect while with Ragnar and Ecbert it is literally a strong friendship on a personal level while being grand enemies on a political and cultural level.

[@kazbakez]

This season 4B is at another damn level. Intense, emotionnal !

[@Phizzo4real]

Ragnar has always been the one to believe you make your luck, you determine your own fate, not the gods. And, he knows he is done largely and he will soon die. So, he plans to die on his own term, beating what the gods has fated him, beating what the seer said - "you will die on the DAY the blind man sees you."

[@AgentZ46]

To think Ivar wouldn't give a shit that his mother was murdered just baffles me. And honestly you'd have to be blinded as a fan of Lagertha to defend her selfish actions.

[@TitanGT66]

Yeah Aaron has been wrong before, but this time was just...I had to rewind that to make sure I heard him correctly. And I loved Lagertha up until that scene. I understand her hatred and jealousy, but Asluag literally gave her back what she wanted and was willing to leave for good. Killing someone with their back turned after you gave your word made me lose all respect for her. At least kill her face to face instead of lying about it and then lying to Ubbe and Sigurd about "I wanted it back".

[@AgentZ46]

He just seems to make shit up on the spot about Ivar. First he said that he uses pity to his advantage and now he thinks he wouldn't care about his mother's death. I really like Lagertha too but I really grew to dislike her after this.

[@ducksauce9187]

They are not trying to save Magnus he told him to tell Saxon people hes the son of Ragnar.. they will kill him as soon as he says that

[@LoSTRaMaiR]

They even gave him a knife

[@GreyMagee74]

Ecbert is the King of Wessex, Anglia, Mercia, and either this kingdom west of Wessex(can't remember the name but there was one) or a kingdom controlling Wales or the kingdom of Kent; Aela is still King of Northumbria he's not a figure head.

[@M_G-zj9jw]

Cant wait for the rest of this season and the next.

[@aligaines8476]

Note: Urine was used as an antiseptic back in the day... OT, also used as bleach in Rome for clothing, teeth, etc..

[@AllieB-11.11]

Yup. They clearly think that Kwenthrith peeing on Ragnar was some sort of sexual fetish but actually she was helping to stop his wound going bad.

[@whitewolf288]

His plan will become much clearer once yall watch the next episode. He finds meaning in what's left in his life while getting revenge for the settlement.

[@emanuellopez9732]

Trust in the king. There always was and still is a bigger plan.

[@aligaines8476]

Blindwave, NOW are you glad a tortured you to react to Vikings? That writing, that relationship.

[@mamabrowsss1160]

Eric! Ragnar asks all his sons (except Ivar) to go to Wessex with him Season 4 Episode 11 around 6 minutes into the episode. He also asks Lagertha around 32 mins in. He finally asks Ivar at the end of that episode.

[@doop8436]

Aowolf wants Magnus to die.. think bout it he said to him to tell people he is Ragnars son and he be protected... REALLY!!! since they in England you think any one in England would protect his kid...lol that was so funny what Aowolf said

[@jordanlewis8325]

Can't wait for next week

[@Julez_19]

And here we are boys...one more episode.

[@dawidzielinski8391]

This episode is when I stopped liking lagertha

[@brettthebest3978]

Dawid Zielinski why?

[@Daevalys]

Dawid : Same

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Yeah, she was always the most good and smart out of the vikings. And hot. But now she went derp.

[@Amirentp1234]

me too dawid yes you say right lagertha is bitch

[@whois96]

No, the reason that Ecbert killed the farmers was to get rid of those who were against him. His son pretended to go against his father's orders in order to see who from the noble men would also go against Ecbert's orders, thus Ecbert can have an excuse to rid himself from them.

[@davididiart5934]

This episode is the best.

[@alydinamo10]

Yout SHOULD really watch the uncensored version, you lose so much good dialogue but in the next one, 4x15 one of the best scene in the show, in my opinion, it's like cut in half on the censored one, so please watch the uncensored one. Some editor or somebody MUST tell them. But i guess it's already too late? They probably are ahead on patreon.

[@Majkl743]

Just another Viking It's weird because they watched uncensored versions of previous episodes. Not sure about 4x12 but they definitely watched extended versions of 4x11 and 4x13.

[@sickleweed3270]

Just another Viking Where do you find the uncensored versions? I would like to see them too. Thanks!

[@alydinamo10]

It is the bluray version. You can find it on the internet. If you want to buy it, i don't know, but you will definately find torrents. You miss some gore and nudity, but most importantly some good dialogue, especially this season.

[@pilzbier5271]

4x12 was extended ( Ragnar said to Björn that he is proud of him and that he has become a man in his abscene )

[@Majkl743]

pilzbier Oh, I thought that was in 4x11. OK then.

[@dmat606]

I don't think this show has any magical elements. It just means to show you how the society functioned back then and what their belief system was.

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Haha it's still the same today sadly.

[@connorboyle2585]

There are too many scenes of visions being spot on or gods outright appearing (telling Ragnar's sons of his death for example) for the gods or at least some form of magic not to exist in the universe of Vikings

[@Werealex]

So as much as I love Lagertha I hated how she killed as Aslaug, it was not honorable. I love the talk between Ecbert and Ragnar so many layers and such great acting.

[@vanzonenmaan]

You guys should watch the Krypton pilot, it looks very good and promissing!

[@HARDCORE4BELGIUM]

they have such good chemestry toghter

[@Metal-y4y]

I think the conversation with Ragnar and Ecbert is my favorite in the show

[@charlespitoco1]

"I can see you, Ragnar Lothbrok. I can see you."

[@dustfan]

He did try to get great warriors to come with him. None would join him. I think his end goal is still the same (which is a spoiler at this point) but he had to find a different way to achieve that goal after he was rejected by his own people.

[@youcefazizou6356]

next episode biches, next episode... that's all i've got to say.

[@gustavocruz2677]

omg

[@hamzarahioui4004]

makes me sad that the quality of the show dropped in the last season :/

[@youcefazizou6356]

the only thing they did good in s5 was building up Halfdan' character, his death was the most emotional one after Ragnar'

[@cosmancho2959]

Youcef Azizou Really?. Then why I didn't give 2 shits about his death?. Dude get real.

[@deandeano6075]

first half of season 5 was great. And ep 3, and 6, so good.

[@Aussiepingpong]

how good!

[@TyrannosavageRekt]

I don't like that Lagertha shot Aslaug in the back, as it doesn't seem to fit what we know of her character very much. Even when she took revenge on Kalf she looked him in the eye to do so. That said, I think Aslaug knew she was creating an impossible situation - if Lagertha let her live she risked her rallying an army against her, and she was already suspicious of her having mystical powers of some sort.

[@gena4ka]

For me as a patreon i am going right now and watch episode 15th!!!!!! VIKINGS!

[@Denden-mx9gl]

Greatness that GOT failed to do.

[@davidramirez4570]

Eric is the same color of the covenant vehicles.

[@edgunderson6570]

Ah, 4x15 will be dropping very shortly now. I hate watching grown men cry. Especially me because I can't even get through a reaction of that episode without a tear or two.

[@spider-man2157]

You're killing me smalls

[@sierra2758]

Queen Lagertha

[@Necron00b]

To clarify, Athelwolf made the boy leave because he was Ecberts son too, meaning he could in certain circumstances challenge Athelwolf for the throne.

[@Gahlahad431]

If they only know what is in store...You will curse and rue the day :)

[@ms_scribbles]

Really? Ivar is the only one she spoiled. The others she neglected and wouldn't give a shit about if they died.

[@adam-markiv9895]

My Gods next week...

[@martinsharrett1872]

Some thoughts on things your missing. Saying a man was "bewitched" is a convenient way of not blaming a man for wronging you who has clearly wronged you. Second, your falling into the trap of thinking about what has happened from "your" sensibilities. Look at what has happened from the individual characters perspective. Ragnar doesn't see him raiding England as "evil" or him being in the wrong somehow. He doesn't see the world like that. After all this is the guy who "felt so bad about raiding England" that he immediately raided paris?? Eckbert did absolutely 100% order the destruction of ragnars settlement. It wasn't vengeance for athlestan sleeping with Judith (though that certainly didn't hurt the cause). It was a calculated political act. It served eckbert 4 fold. 1 It stopped the vikings from raiding his lands immediately. 2 it prompted Viking soldiers to help him militarily. 3. It revealed everyone in his court who was talking badly about him and gave him much needed reason to order their deaths. 4 it removed a beachhead from his shores of a clearly violent and almost certainly hostile force. For eckbert that settlement absolutely no questions asked had to be destroyed. Yes, ragnar did ask everyone to join him to attack england. But he knew no one would. He left kattegate after the failed raid in paris because he no longer had any support. Which is the same reason no one would sail with him. He knew this before he returned. He knew what he had to do, he just didn't want to do it.

[@tonyrockywarrior4096]

Lagherta's move was just foolish

[@AgentZ46]

jack xxz It wasn't necessarily foolish, just really shitty.

[@tonyrockywarrior4096]

Blake Coppini also that!

[@whysoserious652]

Ragnar/Athelstan/Ecbert/Floki

[@PandaMester]

Do hbo Verizon important scene with HBO version

[@DewkChronic]

If you worry about Magnus dont just pick up a history book.

[@richiesantiago6074]

LUCKY THESE GUYS WATCHED THE EPISODE ALREADY....BUT WTF WHY DO YOU GUY'S GOTTA POST SPOILER TYPE COMMENTS??? LIKE GET UR TISSUES...OR HERE COME THE VALKYRIES,OR WAIT TILL EPISODE SUCH AND SUCH WTF GUYS...EVEN WHEN U PUT KING IVAR BC U LOVE THE CHARACTER SMART REACTORS WILL KNOW THE CHARACTER WILL SURVIVE.....

[@jaimebergner]

not only was it a bitch move by Lagertha to kill Aslaug like that, it was so stupid to let her sons live.

[@hanizawady6555]

NO SPOILERS. Im watching along with blindwave and Im on eric and shanes side when it came about the death of aslog. Lagatha is way to smart to do such a dumb thing. I hated aslog as well but lagatha was just not using her head. Aaron and calvin seem blinded by this. Hence Blindwave

[@AgentZ46]

I don't think it was dumb. I just think it was so rotten.

[@hanizawady6555]

When I say dumb I mean, she should know that lagathas sons aka Ragnars sons will try to kill lagatha, forcing lagatha to fight the sons and potentially killing them or them killing her. Which puts a strain on the entire family between ragnar, the sons including Byurin (dont know how to spell the oldest sons name) and lagatha. It just wasnt a smart thing to do. I still lover her, but that was just a dumb choice she made that will eventually blow up in her face.

[@TitanGT66]

I lost all respect for her when she did that. I never liked Aslaug, but she literally gave Lagertha back Kattegat like she wanted and was even going to leave, so the fact that Lagertha killed her behind her back after lying to her AND then lying to Ubbe and Sigurd about her reason for doing it is what's making me cheer for Ivar to kill her. That'll piss off Bjorn but it's just something she shouldn't be able to get away with

[@AgentZ46]

I was rooting for Ivar and Ubbe so hard to get payback this season. (minor spoiler for later this season) Though it kinda bothers me how Hvitserk doesn't give a shit. I mean it makes sense for Sigurd (though I think he at least cared to some degree) as his relationship with his mother had become strained after the situation with Harbard. But Hvitserk is basically like "Eh."

[@TitanGT66]

Hvitserk also didn't seem to care much about Sigurd dying either. Then again, nobody cared about Sigurd.

[@rickythompson1625]

Next Episode

[@claytondefreitaslima1169]

COWBOY BEBOP !!!

[@Its_Dave_Just_Dave]

It was a cowardly shitty move by Lagertha, there was no honour in it and to me diminished her character

[@matt198818]

Ecbart

[@ReaperCaliber]

Seriously I don't understand why almost all their full lengths go at like 90% of the speed my version does, I have to resync every 30 fucking seconds seriously so fucking annoying.

[@richiesantiago6074]

PLEASE EVERYONE WE HAVE CRITIC CHICK AND NERD NET COMING UP TO THESE EPISODES...PLEASE DONT POST HINT TYPE SPOILERS SMH

[@ryukishi07thecreator70]

Saitama solos the Vikings.

[@SpaisManUtd]

dark reaction

[@lokiasgard8994]

Lagherta make a big mistake

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Why did Lagertha have to kill her!? There was no point... So stupid, I didn't like her at all but she didn't deserve that. It's mindblowing and sad how people are still religious... And what? It's not Ragnar's fault, he IS being honest...

[@adam-markiv9895]

My Gods next week...