The episode focuses on the duel between , the Troll of Jom, and the mercenary leader Askeladd .
Devastated by his father's murder, Thorfinn hides on Askeladd’s ship, vowing to kill the man who took his father's life. Key Character Arc: Thors Vinland Saga (Dub) Episode 4
Despite losing fairly, Askeladd signals his archers. Thors is executed in a hail of arrows to ensure the safety of his family and men. The episode focuses on the duel between ,
Trapped in the Faroe Islands, Thors agrees to a duel to the death with Askeladd to spare his son, Thorfinn , and his crew. Thors is executed in a hail of arrows
In both dubs, Askeladd’s voice actors (David Wald for Sentai; Kirk Thornton for Netflix) brilliantly capture his cunning and pragmatic nature. His reaction to Thors' strength is a mix of genuine awe and cold-blooded calculation.
Thors fights with honor, while Askeladd fights for the win. The episode asks the viewer: is honor worth dying for if it leaves your loved ones unprotected?
There are two major English dubs for Vinland Saga —the version and the Crunchyroll/Sentai (Bang Zoom!) version.