Norsemen Season 1 Episode 1 The Homecoming
- NC-17
- October 21, 2016
- 30 min
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7.0 (668)
In Norsemen season 1 episode 1, titled "The Homecoming," viewers are transported back to the year 790 AD to witness the daily lives of Vikings residing in a small village in Norway. The episode begins with the return of the Norsemen, who have just returned from a long and bloody raid in the east.
The Viking warriors are greeted in the village with great fanfare, and the village leaders, including Chief Olav, his son Orm, and the local blacksmith Arvid, are all in attendance. The returning warriors have brought back captured slaves, which leads to a discussion about what to do with them. Some of the slaves are in favor of being sold to other villages in exchange for goods and supplies, but others are hesitant to leave the safety of their protected village.
Meanwhile, the village's women are seen going about their daily chores and gossiping about the returning warriors. They are preparing for a feast to celebrate the return of the Vikings, and there is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air.
As the day wears on, the village's female healer, Liv, receives word that her brother has been killed in a raid by another Viking village. She sets out to avenge his death, but not without making sure that her fellow villagers are well-cared for in her absence.
The episode ends on a humorous note, as Arvid the blacksmith, who is fond of the village's new slave, Kark, attempts to teach him the ways of the Vikings. Kark quickly proves to be an amusing and unlikely student of Viking culture, which sets up a running gag throughout the rest of the series.
Overall, "The Homecoming" is an entertaining and well-crafted start to the series. The show's producers have done a great job of creating a visually stunning and immersive world, complete with authentic costumes and set design. The characters are all well-defined and engaging, and there is a good mix of drama, humor, and action throughout the episode. Fans of historical dramas and Viking lore will find plenty to enjoy in Norsemen season 1 episode 1.
