Vikings talk: King Harald & Halfdan
In my feels about King Harald as I talk to @naaladareia about him.
Go back to 4.4 with his conversation with Aslaug at the throne. Listen to it. He wasn’t this complete desperate fool/ monster Hirst transformed him into. (If anything he was patient and willing to do all that for one damn women, when he could have any ) When Aslaug asks him “why didn’t you just take her?” Pay attention to his face, his emotions, his response.
I hate what Hirst did to him. I’ll never accept the thirsty for Bjorns seconds Harald. That’s not my King Harald. Hirst even has him act like a jealous girlfriend when Halfdan goes to sea with Bjorn.
I feel like Halfdan was always very clear about wanting adventure and to see the world. Since they are so close, Harald would have always known this. I imagine them talking about it together over the years. They would have supported eachother while following their own dreams. Period.
Yes, Harald was desperate for love but damn. Hirst didn’t have to make his character as ugly as he did. Plus he could have easily met and fell in love with any women who had zero affiliation to Bjorn. I mean, come on Hirst. (No we are not going to mention the Astrid situation because 👀👀)
You’re telling me this handsome cheerful king couldn’t get a woman? Look how he lit up rooms when he walked in (early seasons). Talk about Leo energy, look at his entrances. So unrealistic he was alone and waiting for Bjorn to throw out his trash so he could take it.
In a perfect scenario, Halfdan went off to see the world and travel, living his best life. By time he returned, his brother (now King) was happily married with pups. The brothers reunite and Harald can’t wait to hear all Halfdan has seen and discovered. That’s what happened. I’m sticking to it.
Don’t worry, many of us gave you a better story and a life you deserved. One with your brother alive because A, you would have never killed him, and B, Halfdan deserved better. Period. Fic writers fixed that too.
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