I never understood that character. Was he evil, was he kind? Was he manipulating people, was he just trying to understand people? I never understood his motivation, nor agenda. But I liked the character. I imagine that the real Eckbert was more of a tyrant, considering the time and era, and what I know from history. This Eckbert seemed very progressive, almost 21st Century.

Total agree. I liked the character too. That's why I'm disappointed in his demise.

I kind of fell asleep during the last episodes so I will forever remember the chemistry between Ragnar (sigh) and Ecbert.

The two chilling in the Roman Bath saying they are good men but corrupt men was one of the best scenes in the whole series.

@Urban Commando said:

The two chilling in the Roman Bath saying they are good men but corrupt men was one of the best scenes in the whole series.

I totally agree!

@Invidia said:

They weren't in the BATH during that scene.

They were at the WELCOME BACK VICTORY PARTY that Ecbert had to celebrate the VICTORY of Ragnar defeating the army in MERCIA ...

(thus also making MISS MERCIA the QUEEN of MERCIA ... until Ecbert took her land and power away from her ... and then she's killed by JUDITH when she tries to kill Ecbert).

I think you're right. (I would have to watch some seasons again..) But Ecbert and Ragnar did bathe together. I think I liked that scene too, hehe.

@Invidia said:

Here's a clip of it for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Q1eFcLqY8

The scene where he invites Ragnar into the BATH with him had lots of tongues wagging about Ecbert being GAY.

Can't get enough of them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DtH0mE5fzU

I always did like the ambiguity in Vikings. Many things were up for more than one interpretation.

@Invidia said:

They weren't in the BATH during that scene.

They were at the WELCOME BACK VICTORY PARTY that Ecbert had to celebrate the VICTORY of Ragnar defeating the army in MERCIA ...

(thus also making MISS MERCIA the QUEEN of MERCIA ... until Ecbert took her land and power away from her ... and then she's killed by JUDITH when she tries to kill Ecbert).

I guess I got those two scenes mixed up.

@Invidia said:

They weren't in the BATH during that scene.

They were at the WELCOME BACK VICTORY PARTY that Ecbert had to celebrate the VICTORY of Ragnar defeating the army in MERCIA ...

(thus also making MISS MERCIA the QUEEN of MERCIA ... until Ecbert took her land and power away from her ... and then she's killed by JUDITH when she tries to kill Ecbert).

xxpo?

@Invidia said:

Hello Your/His Excellency.

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