FINAL-1 Sat, Nov 18, 2017 8:04:05 PM Your Weekly Guide to TV Entertainment for the week of November 25 - December 1, 2017 Waves apart Gustaf Skarsgård stars in “Vikings” The sons of Ragnar are at war, putting the Massachusetts’ First Credit Union Located at 370 Highland Avenue, Salem gains of their father into jeopardy as the unity St. Jean's Credit Union SN Filler of the Vikings is fractured. With Floki (Gustaf Skarsgård, “Kon-Tiki,” 2012) now letting the 3 x 3 1 x 3 gods guide him, and Lagertha (Katheryn Winn- Serving over 15,000 Members • A Part of your Community since 1910 ick, “The Dark Tower,” 2017) dealing with civil Supporting over 60 Non-Profit Organizations & Programs unrest and a looming prophecy, it’s under- Serving the Employees of over 40 Businesses standable why fans are anxious with anticipa- tion for the season 5 premiere of “Vikings,” 978.219.1000 • www.stjeanscu.com airing Wednesday, Nov. 29, on History Channel. Offices also located in Lynn, Newburyport & Revere Federally Insured by NCUA FINAL-1 Sat, Nov 18, 2017 8:04:06 PM 2 • Salem News • November 25 - December 1, 2017 A family fractured: Ragnar’s sons come to blows in season 5 of ‘Vikings’ By Kat Mulligan mined to further the Viking con- discussing Floki’s future with Enter- the narrative, thanks to creator and success of historical dramas such as TV Media quest. Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig, “Fi- tainment Weekly, Skarsgård reflect- writer Hirst, who is renowned for his “Vikings” lies, for Hirst, not neces- nal Girl,” 2015) will finally trek to ed on the weight of multiple sor- attention to detail on historical proj- sarily in the beautifully depicted Video releases here is a call, a pull deep within the Mediterranean this season, with rows that have led to his character’s ects. Films such as “Elizabeth” battle sequences or the in-depth that longs for a time of explo- trailers hinting that a desert storm surrender. According to Skarsgård, (1998) and “Elizabeth: The Golden historical lore, but in the sheer fact Tration and expansion, with or two lurks in his future. “Floki has definitely lost every- Age” (2007), along with the be- that “in some ways, all of our lives oars moving quickly through foreign Another Viking is also off to ex- thing” and “submits [himself] to the loved series “The Tudors,” speak to were actually touched by Vikings waters, seeking out the next adven- plore, though he has chosen to let will of the gods.” Skarsgård notes the devotion Hirst has to depicting and Viking culture.” The series ture or new-found home with blade himself be led by the gods. Floki’s that “this world is not for [Floki] key historical events with a nice speaks to a universal longing to be and axe in hand. destiny awaits him on some foreign anymore,” and that he must go so serving of dramatic flair. The re- connected to ancestry, therein find- Since 2013, fans have heeded shore, as early clips show that he that he can find “some sort of search involved, the intricacies of ing a sense of place and of self. this call vicariously, becoming fol- will make contact with land, though meaning to live again.” As a charac- the costumes and settings, and ev- The waters will get deeper and lowers of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis where he’ll find himself remains ter with a rich history, his is a jour- ery aspect of production is selected the waves bloodier, as the wars be- Fimmel, “Warcraft: The Beginning,” one of season 5’s most well-guard- ney that is arguably the most antici- to ensure that the words and histori- gin between brothers and a queen. 2016), whose heroic actions saw ed secrets. pated to watch unfold when the se- cal details are as closely adhered to If season 4 holds any clues for what him expand the Vikings’ reach far This year’s San Diego Comic-Con ries restarts this November. as possible. comes next, only more heartache beyond the Nordic seas. What hap- was ever the hotbed of discussion While other historically based se- When it comes to “Vikings,” Hirst and treachery can await the sons of pens, however, when power is shift- for what awaits fans this season in ries have struggled to maintain their told Entertainment Weekly that Ragnar. Unknown lands will be dis- Adam Driver as seen in ed — when sons who have exacted “Vikings.” As noted, Floki’s charac- momentum, “Vikings” seems to “the show has grown in the same covered and dire prophecies per- “Logan Lucky” their vengeance must now decide ter arc is at the top of many cast have captivated audiences world- way the Viking age grew,” which haps fulfilled as season 5 of “Vi- what is the next best move for their members’ minds, particularly that of wide. Much of this, no doubt, is due was essential in that “it’s about real kings” returns Wednesday, Nov. 29, Logan Lucky people? Perhaps the answer is mere the man who plays the role. While to the exquisite craftsmanship of things, it’s about real people.” The on History Channel. After he’s laid off from his con- days away, as “Vikings” returns for struction job at the Charlotte season 5, Wednesday, Nov. 29, on Motor Speedway, Jimmy Lo- History Channel. gan (Tatum) comes up with a “Vikings” began as an ambitious plan to rob the motorsport project from series creator Michael complex. He and his bartender Hirst, who longed to traverse the brother, Clyde (Driver), recruit thin line between fact and fiction an incarcerated safe cracker when it came to Viking lore. Ragnar (Craig) to help pull off their is the perfect example of this duality, criminal scheme, but first for his legacy as a fierce ruler and they’ll have to break him out warrior is still the topic of much de- of prison. After arranging a bate, as is his personhood, for some prison riot, disabling a genera- believe him a mere legend. The se- ries has seen Ragnar go from an tor and blowing up a pneu- honorable son and earl to the even- matic pipe, they make off with tual but reluctant king, accompa- a sizable sum of cash, but an nied by his closest friend, Floki FBI agent (Swank) won’t rest (Gustaf Skarsgård, “Kon-Tiki,” until she’s tracked them down. 2012), and wife Lagertha (Katheryn Director: Steven Soderbergh. Winnick, “The Dark Tower,” 2017). Stars: Channing Tatum, Adam Ragnar acquired more land, another Driver, Daniel Craig, Hilary wife and increased his lineage, and Swank, Katie Holmes, Riley now five key sons are set to become Keough. 2017. 118 min. prominent figures in the future. Comedy. The quest to expand is never easy, and season 4 proved this. Pre- Super Dark Times dictions came to pass, battle lines were drawn and the leadership of When a group of four high the Viking people was once again school friends are bored one left fractured, the unity Ragnar afternoon, they blow off some sought to achieve knocked asunder. steam by playing with Josh’s The chaos of last season’s finale (Tahan) older brother’s katana has made season 5’s premiere high- sword. When the boys start ly anticipated. Everything that has feuding, Daryl (Talisman) is ac- come to pass during the past four cidentally stabbed and killed. seasons means little now that a war In a panic, the other three boys between brothers is underway. It is bury Daryl, hide the weapon a war that echoes across the waters, and vow to keep what hap- with Lagertha’s rule also under pened a secret between them. threat and the seer’s vision ever However, when Josh stops weighing on her mind. One of her showing up for classes, the sons will kill her, so the seer claimed, others begin to fear that their but will the answer be an obvious secret is coming out of hiding. one, like Ivar (Alex Høgh Andersen, Director: Kevin Phillips. Stars: “A War,” 2015), or someone she Owen Campbell, Charlie Tah- cannot anticipate? an, Elizabeth Cappuccino, Meanwhile, while brothers feud, one son of Ragnar seems deter- Katheryn Winnick as seen in “Vikings” Continued on page 16 FINAL-1 Sat, Nov 18, 2017 8:04:07 PM November 25 - December 1, 2017 • Salem News • 3 Monday Wednesday 5:00 p.m. ESPN2 (50) The Fantasy 12:30 p.m. GOLF (69) PGA Hero World 9:00 p.m. NBCSN (48) Figure Skating Show Challenge Round 1 Live ISU Skate America Grand Prix Ladies Short 3:00 p.m. ESPN2 (50) NBA: The Jump Noon NBCSN (48) IRONMAN: Quest for Live Live Kona 5:30 p.m. ESPN2 (50) College Football 4:30 p.m. GOLF (69) Golf Central Live EPGA 7:00 p.m. ESPN2 (50) NCAA Maryland Live 9:30 p.m. GOLF (69) Australian Sunday Sports (49) Live FOOTBALL 6:00 p.m. ESPN Monday Night PGA Championship Round 2 this week (College Park) at Syracuse Big-10/ ACC Live 4:00 p.m. WBTS (10) Figure Skating Challenge Live Saturday Countdown Friday ISU Skate America Grand Prix Women’s CSNE (52) Monday Night Patriots Live Live AUTO RACING CSNE (52) Celtics Pre-game Live Live (50) NFL MatchUp 8:30 a.m. GOLF (69) Morning Drive Live Free 8:30 a.m. ESPN2 8:15 p.m. ESPN (49) NFL Houston Texans 7:30 p.m. CSNE (52) NBA Detroit Pistons 9:00 a.m. ESPN (49) College GameDay 11:30 a.m.