: While the cinematography remained high-quality, some critics felt the musical score leaned too far into "poppy" sounds compared to the atmospheric Nordic music of the original Vikings series.
: Some viewers on Reddit felt the plot was becoming too fragmented, with the various "theaters" of action (Norway, London, Jomsborg, Novgorod) not receiving enough individual screentime to feel fully immersive. [ @Rafaj_Files ] Vikings Valhalla S02E02 H-E WEBRip.mkv
: The episode’s title refers to the contrasting spiritual paths of the siblings: Freydis stands in the tower at Jomsborg as a beacon for "Old Ways" heathens, while Leif is saved from a dangerous hallucination by the sight of a Christian cross. : While the cinematography remained high-quality