The Imperial Council scene is the season's best political episode. Sweyn announcing Wales destroys Askeladd's entire plan in one sentence. Leif visiting Thorfinn in jail and speaking of Vinland in the middle of all this chaos is quietly beautiful.

bhaskaram601

5 mo

Battle of wits and master planners continues. Askelaad's mastery is met by an equal match by the king and Floki's sinister intention. Revenge is the underlying emotion that drive both Askelaad and Thorfinn. Different but same. Good pace. Need more action.

77anshul

5 mo

Askeladd's brain once again got them through but another obstacle infront of him, interesting to see what se does from now on. I feel a big change in Thorfinn's character is coming. It's also nice that the Vinland is mentioned and it will hold a key for Thorfinn's resolve I feel.

Episode Context

As episode 23 of 24, 'Miscalculation' is the direct setup for the season finale, 'End of the Prologue,' meaning every thread, Askeladd's gambits, Thorfinn's obsession, the political power struggles, converges toward a definitive turning point. It follows 'Lone Wolf,' where character paths began splintering in consequential ways, and now those fractures deepen into full breaks. This is the narrative's final breath before the exhale, positioning itself as one of the most essential episodes in the entire season.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateDec 23, 2019

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