Toni, Caitlin, and special guest Annie Phan return to discuss VINLAND SAGA's critiques of slavery, the portrayal of violence, and also some hot boys.
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Vinland Saga Season 2 – 01
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Vinland Saga Season 2 – 02
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「叛逆の帝王」 (Hangyaku no TeiouThe King of Rebellion) "" I have to say, on balance, Truffaut did it better.
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「誓い」 (Chikai) "Oath" I can’t deny that Vinland Saga gains another dimension whenever Askeladd is on the screen.
Vinland Saga Season 2 – 20
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