: In a harrowing scene, Fox slices Thorfinn multiple times to elicit a reaction. Thorfinn remains completely unfazed, even when a sword is held to his eye, later questioning why he should fear death when "nothing good has ever come" from his life.
: The crew is lured into a trap at the Faroe Islands by Askeladd’s fleet.
: Thors and a small crew of inexperienced village men set sail for England, believing they are joining the Danish invasion. Unbeknownst to Thors, his young son Thorfinn has stowed away on the ship. Vinland Saga Episode 3
Depending on whether you are watching Season 1 or Season 2, "Episode 3" of marks a critical turning point for the protagonist, Thorfinn, shifting him from a sheltered life in Iceland toward a brutal destiny or forcing him to confront his own lack of a will to live. Season 1, Episode 3: "Troll"
: Bjorn , Askeladd's second-in-command, consumes a berserker mushroom to test Thors’ legendary "Troll of Jom" strength. Thors responds by jumping onto their ship and defeating several attackers barehanded, adhering to his non-lethal philosophy. Season 2, Episode 3: "Snake" : In a harrowing scene, Fox slices Thorfinn
: Two retainers, Fox and Badger , take Ketil’s son Olmar to a fighting ring to toughen him up. After Olmar fails to prove himself, they decide to use the slaves for "sword practice".
: The mercenary leader Askeladd accepts a contract from Floki to assassinate Thors . Floki’s motive appears to be a long-standing personal grudge against Thors for deserting the Jomsvikings 15 years prior. : Thors and a small crew of inexperienced
: The episode introduces Snake , the leader of the farm's "guests" (guards), who intervenes to stop the abuse.