Magic Fan Wizard

Vikings: Valhalla

Release Date: 25th February 2022

Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson

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in the set:    LEO SUTER.

Sanditon is an incredibly special show and its captivating characters are at the top of the list as to why. Young James Stringer though not the main face on display is a gem to dissect. Stringer is a Mr. Bingley through and through—a character that deserves ample adoration because they’re good. Simply, good. And that’s the thing with Stringer played by Leo Suter—he’s so good, it’s heartwarming. That goodness however comes with layers; while Stringer is very of the times in the type of gentleman he is, he’s also a character with ambition and a desire to be more.

Stringer is such a pure delight, and up until the final episode, he was an explosively charming character to a relatively chaotic form of Austen storytelling. He was the calm amidst the storms–the joy amidst the grunts. And it’s that final moment with him staring at the ruins of all that he’s worked towards that I’m still haunted by a year later. To watch a character completely shatter right before the audience’s eyes the way Stringer does is one of the most underrated moments of the series. Leo Suter brings his a-game in what’s the strongest performance for his character, and it’s exceptional.