Babalooie

Omar Epps was born in 1973, making him 41 this year. The clothing of the little girl is definitely from the 40's or 50's, which does not compute. Wondering if this show will be renewed and where it will go from here. It's apparently on the bubble for renewal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Epps

According to Michael Hirst, creator of the series, Floki was never swayed by Horick. He was a spy the entire time. Video is posted on the Floki thread.

The speculation on whether Floki was torn between Horick and Ragnar is now clarified by the show's writer and creator Michael Hirst. http://www.history.com/shows/vikings/videos/inside-look-ep-210-the-lords-prayer?m=5189719baf036&s=All&f=1&free=false

Just noting that Bjorn's slave/girlfriend is PORRUN, not Thorrun. That is confirmed by close-caption as well as the "Vikings" website.

Interesting article/interview with the girl playing Trubel. She was literally plucked out of a college acting class in Michigan. Regarding those who are tired of the Royals storyline, I feel the same. However, it is GRIMM, based on fairy tales about princesses and castles, etc., so it would be hard to discontinue that arc. They just need to make it more appealing to viewers. http://www.nbc.com/grimm/video/jacqueline-toboni-becoming-trubel/2774836

JNYMPH, I think that Torstein was in on the plan with the magic mushrooms, but not Rollo until Floki actually put them in his mouth. He didn't try to resist, so at that moment he knew what was going on. I am still confused, however, on whether they both injested the same type of mushrooms. They had different reactions, unless alcohol did play a part in Torstein's.

OHWELL, my husband says that he moves like Gollum, but I think he slithers like a snake or a panther. Either way, I LOVE him. And...I guess he could keep a secret after all.

Happy ending for me. I'm so glad that Floki came through and I can continue to be a "Pollyana", I love those Skarsgards.

I'm so excited! Floki the Trickster is up to GOOD, I think. FB has a video of him giving Rollo magic mushrooms after sending Siggy off to get some sleep. Hope it's for pain relief and Siggy is about to be offed. It wouldn't load off of FB, so go see.

Interesting interview and video from Gustaf Skarsgard. Looks like someone will go on a permanent vacation at the hands of Floki. http://tvline.com/2014/04/30/vikings-season-2-finale-preview-gustaf-skarsgard-floki-versus-ragnar/

I'll bet that there will be some upset people if it turns out to be all Agent Bellamy's dream.

The American TV audience will not accept the lack of explanation for the returned, as in the book. From what I understand in reading various posts, the author focuses on how the living deal with their loved ones returning. In order to satisfy our viewers in this society, there will have to be an alien, cloning, or zombie explanation. What are some other possibilities?

After a second watching, I'm somehow thinking that the Nutty Professor is involved or up to no good. Something about the missing blood, maybe.

Green, excellent post. I think that it is wishful thinking on the part of his fans that Floki will not turn out to be a traitor. He was such an endearing character in Epsode 1 of Season 1, which I rewatched last night. You present a good argument, especially the fact that he admittedly cannot keep a secret.

Audience, I hope that everybody in Portland isn't Wesen (excluding cops). The population is about 602,000.

Beating a dead horse here. The majority of comments on various sites lean toward Floki working with Ragnar to spy on Horick. If that is true, he's DEEP undercover.

Agreed concerning Bria. During the first section of the song her nerves caused her to have goat vibrato and the high notes later in the song were screechy. Josh reminds me of Nicholas David from a couple of seasons ago - doesn't look the part, but can SING! I love those soulful guys.

If you can believe anything in the tabloids, it seems that Jimmy is succumbing to the pitfalls of fame. In the past week I've read about bar fights and a twenty-something girlfriend that seems to appear with him at the bars he frequents nightly after taping the show. Not looking good with a wife and baby at home. I have noticed that the show's make-up people are having trouble covering the dark circles under his eyes. I haven't missed an episode of Late Night or Tonight with him and hope he gets his act together IF the rumors are true.

My DVR cut off the end and preview. What happened after the shot of Mama in the truck?

Are we to assume that the Seer's missing eye is in the eye of the raven that was spying on Athelstan?

Blake has tried his best to find a balance between snarky and polite when addressing "Music Box". The best one was when he called her "Ms. Box" a few episodes ago.

No surprise about the pregnancy. Many predicted it. Any theories on Caleb's disappearance?

I can't get over seeing her as the equally-scheming Mrs. Schuester on Glee.

What would Athelstan's psychiatric diagnoses be? PTSD? Stockholm Syndrome? Any others?

First-time poster here. Just read something interesting in TV Guide magazine. Gustaf Skarsgard (Floki) is dating Maud Hirst (Helga) in real life. It was interesting to find out that she is the daughter of Vikings creator, Michael Hirst. Gustaf has moved from Stockholm to LA, where his brother Alexander is based. To me, Floki and Athelstan are the most compelling characters.