The Marshes is the third episode in the first season of Vikings: Valhalla, and third episode overall. It aired on February 25, 2022.
Synopsis[]
On a pilgrimage, Freydis and her party are savagely attacked. Harald and Erik seek a route through the marshes near London as Edmund is crowned king.
Recap[]
The Vikings are raiding Kent, England. It's violent and clearly a Viking victory. Leif and Harald work together to hold off the Saxon troops. Liv and the other Greenlanders are deep in the battle. Njal hides in a building to wrap his injured hand. Suddenly a man rushes into the room to grab a chest. He is killed by another Viking warrior who then opens the chest to find coins and other valuables. Njal kills two Saxons as they enter the room, saving the other Viking's life. The two men acknowledge each other before heading back into the battle. Olaf finds a group of women hiding under the floorboards, including Lady Kent. Olaf brings her before the bloodied and victorious Vikings, which include Canute, Leif, and Harald.
On her knees before the Vikings, Lady Kent informs them that King Æthelred is dead, and has been for ten days. His son Edmund is now on the throne. Harald is angry at the loss of his chance for revenge. The Vikings turn their attention to killing Edmund instead.
Meanwhile, in London, Edmund is praying over his father's dead body. He then pulls his father's sword out of its sheath and claims ownership of it. Emma and Godwin enter the room.
The Vikings celebrate their victory in Kent before continuing their journey to London.
Edmund spars with several soldiers in the castle courtyard. He then challenges Godwin who easily defeats him.
Back in Scandinavia, Freydis, Yrsa, and Toke are on their pilgrimage to Uppsala. They stop at a river for water when they are suddenly attacked. Yrsa is gravely injured while Toke is killed.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Sam Corlett as Leif Eriksson
- Frida Gustavsson as Freydís Eiríksdóttir
- Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson
- Laura Berlin as Emma of Normandy
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Olaf Haraldson
- David Oakes as Earl Godwin
- Bradley Freegard as King Canute
Guest Starring[]
- Louis Davison as Edmund II
- Gavan O'Connor-Duffy as Njal
- Edward Franklin as Skarde
- Álfrún Laufeyjardóttir as Yrsa
- Asbjørn Krogh Nissen as Jarl Kåre
- Lujza Richter as Liv
Additonal Cast[]
- Sam Stafford as Ulf
- Ian Toner as Torsen
- Pääru Oja as Arne
- Robert McCormack as Tomas
- Jaakko Ohtonen as Johan
- James Ballanger as Hallbjorn
- Katie Kirby as Lady Kent
- Christopher Rygh as Agnarr
- Kenneth M. Christensen as Jarl Nóri
- Jack Mullarkey as Toke
- Alan Devine as Earl Cyneheard of Kent
- Mark Huberman as Earl Wulfhere of Sussex
- Gavin O'Connor as Earl Oswick of Earl Anglia
- Martin Philips as Earl Leofric of Northumbria
- Eddie Jackson as Peasant Guide
- Jane McGrath as The Laeknir
- Rosalie Connerty as Young Saxon Girl
- Gerry Cannon as Bishop of London
- Sarah Kinlen as Saxon Woman
- Dave Rowe as Saxon Soldier
- Brian Robinson as Kåre's Adjunct
Uncredited Cast[]
- Séamus Hanly as Servant
- Bosco Hogan as Aethelred II
Episode Deaths[]
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