As Autumn sets in, Thorkell’s army marches through England with Prince Canute and his protector, Ragnar, as prisoners.

The manga’s depiction of Jesus on the cross was more comedic/stylized, while the anime treats the imagery with more historical sobriety.

During the skirmish, Thorkell encounters Thorfinn and reveals he actually knew Thorfinn's father, Thors, adding a new layer to Thorfinn’s personal journey. Dub Differences (Netflix vs. Sentai)

Ragnar’s men attempt a rescue mission by ambushing Thorkell in a dry forest. However, Askeladd intervenes from the shadows, using the forest as a tactical smokescreen to create chaos and retrieve the Prince himself.