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Slave

Slave

Episode number: 1

Overview: Einar lives peacefully in northern England with his mother and sister, but then one day, their village comes under attack.

Ketil's Farm

Ketil's Farm

Episode number: 2

Overview: Einar and Thorfinn are told to convert a wild forest into a wheat field; and if they succeed, they will have the chance to buy their own freedom.

Snake

Snake

Episode number: 3

Overview: The farm guards convince Ketil’s 17-year-old son that he needs to make his first killing to become a man.

Awakening

Awakening

Episode number: 4

Overview: After everything that happened, Einar asks Thorfinn if he's ever fought in a war — and if he's ever killed a man.

Path of Blood

Path of Blood

Episode number: 5

Overview: After the sudden turn of events, young Canute must rise up to claim the throne to a kingdom much reduced and under attack.

We Need a Horse

We Need a Horse

Episode number: 6

Overview: Thorfinn and Einar are working themselves to the bone to clear the forest, but there's only so much they can do without the help of horses.

Iron Fist Ketil

Iron Fist Ketil

Episode number: 7

Overview: Thieves have been stealing food from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home.

An Empty Man

An Empty Man

Episode number: 8

Overview: Thorfinn has nightmares almost every night, but he can never remember what he dreamed about — and that bothers him.

Oath

Oath

Episode number: 9

Overview: Thorfinn wakes up in a peaceful place and he sees his father again. But then things quickly turn dark, and Thorfinn must face his painful past.

The Cursed Head

The Cursed Head

Episode number: 10

Overview: Finally, after three long years, Einar and Thorfinn chop down the final tree in the forest. With hope in their hearts, they talk about the future.

Kings and Swords

Kings and Swords

Episode number: 11

Overview: While in Jelling, Ketil, Thorgil and Olmar meet a man named Leif Erikson who is searching for Thorfinn, the son of his close friend.

For Lost Love

For Lost Love

Episode number: 12

Overview: Olmar feels insulted by Canute's messenger and, encouraged by his older brother Thorgil, takes matters into his own hands.

Dark Clouds

Dark Clouds

Episode number: 13

Overview: Einar says that even if he gains his freedom, he wants to stay near Arnheid. Snake hears news of a slave who killed his owners, and is now on the run.

Freedom

Freedom

Episode number: 14

Overview: A runaway slave appears on Ketil's farm, claiming to be Arnheid's husband. But before he can free her, he's confronted by Snake.

Storm

Storm

Episode number: 15

Overview: Arnheid comes to the fortress where Gardar is imprisoned. She wants to see her husband and treat his injuries.

Great Purpose

Great Purpose

Episode number: 16

Overview: As Snake intensifies his search, Arnheid tells Einar and Thorfinn everything she's done. Knowing the risks, Einar and Thorfinn offer to help her.

The Road Home

The Road Home

Episode number: 17

Overview: Snake strikes quickly, surprising Thorfinn with his speed and agility. As he lies wounded, Gardar thinks back on the life he shared with Arnheid.

The First Method

The First Method

Episode number: 18

Overview: After returning home to his farm, an exhausted Ketil starts searching for Arnheid, only to find out what happened in his absence.

The Battle of Ketil's Farm

The Battle of Ketil's Farm

Episode number: 19

Overview: Amidst the confusion of a peasant uprising, Thorfinn and the others try to escape, carrying a severely injured and pregnant Arnheid.

Pain

Pain

Episode number: 20

Overview: As Thorfinn and Einar head for their escape, Arnheid regains consciousness and asks where they are going — and if there are slaves and wars there, too.

Courage

Courage

Episode number: 21

Overview: The battle has left heartbreaking casualties in its wake. Though Thorgil and Ketil's wife want to continue the fight, Canute demands their surrender.

The King of Rebellion

The King of Rebellion

Episode number: 22

Overview: Snake tries to put a stop to it, but Thorfinn insists on receiving all 100 blows from Canute's brutish guard Drott, shocking the rowdy onlookers.

Two Paths

Two Paths

Episode number: 23

Overview: Thorfinn and Einar have said their piece, but Canute stubbornly refuses to give up Ketil's Farm. Then, Thorfinn breaks the standoff with a decision.

Home

Home

Episode number: 24

Overview: At long last, Thorfinn returns to Iceland and finds a moment of happiness, reunited with his loved ones. But soon, he opens up about his next journey.