In the gripping Season 2, Episode 17 of Vinland Saga titled "Way Home," fans witness a surprising twist of events as Thorfinn faces a difficult decision.

The episode begins with an intense battle between Thorfinn and Snake. Despite Thorfinn's reluctance to wield a weapon, he skillfully evades Snake's relentless sword strikes. While Snake's men keep a close watch on Arnheid, they await the moment when Gardar will reveal himself. Meanwhile, Snake gains the upper hand in his duel with Thorfinn, captures the wounded Gardar, and appears victorious. Despite pleas from Arnheid and Sverkel, Snake decides to stab Gardar in the chest. In an unexpected turn, Gardar survives and turns the tables by putting Snake in a chokehold.

Thorfinn attempts to intervene, but ultimately, it is Arnheid who prevents Gardar from taking Snake's life. With Sverkel's help, the group escapes in a wagon, but tragically, Gardar succumbs to his injuries in Arnheid's arms before they reach safety.

The final moments of the episode offer a glimpse into Gardar's experiences in the afterlife as he relives both the joys of fatherhood and the horrors of enslavement. In the end, Gardar finds his way home and is reunited with Hjalti. However, the situation remains dire for Arnheid, Thorfinn, and Einar, as the guards close in on Arnheid, intent on bringing her back to the estate.

"Way Home" adds an unexpected and emotionally charged twist to the plot of Vinland Saga's second season, leaving fans eager to see how the characters will navigate the challenges ahead.