Ep 19. United front

The episode "United Front" is the 19th episode of season 1 of the show Vinland Saga. It begins with the continued fight between the Jomsvikings and the Thorkell Army. The Jomsvikings, led by Sigvaldi and Floki, are determined to defeat Thorkell and his troops to keep their stronghold. Thorkell, on the other hand, has been hired by Canute's father, Sweyn, to capture the rebel prince and bring him back to their kingdom.

Thorfinn, who has been staying with the Jomsvikings, watches as the battle unfolds. He is torn between his loyalty to Sigvaldi and his desire to avenge his father's death by defeating Thorkell. Thorfinn's conflict is mirrored by Thorkell's lieutenant, Bjorn, who is torn between his love for battle and his respect for the Jomsvikings.

As the battle rages on, Canute's forces arrive on the scene. They have traveled from their camp in a nearby town to assist the Jomsvikings in their fight against Thorkell. Canute's arrival initially causes confusion amongst the Jomsvikings, as they do not understand why he has come to help them. However, Canute soon reveals that he has a plan to unite the Jomsvikings and Thorkell's forces under his banner, with the ultimate goal of defeating Sweyn and taking the Danish throne.

Canute's plan involves using his magnetic personality to win over the Jomsvikings and Thorkell's troops, convincing them to fight together in a common cause. He begins by speaking with the Jomsviking leader, Sigvaldi, who is hesitant to trust Canute. Canute weaves a tale of how he wants to take his rightful place as king and bring peace to Denmark, convincing Sigvaldi to join his cause.

From there, Canute sets his sights on Thorkell, who is initially unimpressed with the young prince. However, after witnessing Canute's charisma and intelligence, Thorkell agrees to join forces with him.

The rest of the episode sees the Jomsvikings, Thorkell's troops, and Canute's forces united under one banner, with everyone working together to defeat Sweyn's army. The episode ends with the two sides preparing for battle, with Canute delivering an inspiring speech to his troops.

Overall, "United Front" is an action-packed episode that sees the alliance between the Jomsvikings, Thorkell's army, and Canute's forces finally coming together. The episode sets the stage for the final battle of the season and provides some much-needed character development for Canute, who has largely been a mysterious figure up to this point.