Paris

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

The appearance of the Viking fleet causes panic among the population of Paris. The Emperor Charles, urged by his daughter Gisla, announces in Court he will remain in the city. The defense of Paris is in the hands of its Commander, Count Odo, who hopes that a heroic victory against the Vikings will gain him Gisla’s hand in marriage. The Vikings establish camp downriver from the city and plan their attack.

Our Take

A slow build episode that’s mostly setup, and it wears that a bit thin in places. The panic in Paris gives us some nice character moments, especially Odo’s awkward mix of duty and ambition, but the Viking camp scenes mostly repeat things we already know. Still, the tension of two sides preparing for a siege carries it. Worth watching, just don’t expect much action.