Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm.
- Directed by
- David Wellington, Joshua Zimmerman
- Written by
- Michael Hirst
Guest stars
Linus Roache
King Ecbert
Moe Dunford
Aethelwulf
Jasper Pääkkönen
Halfdan the Black
Josefin Asplund
Astrid
Ida Marie Nielsen
Margrethe
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Bishop Heahmund
Jennie Jacques
Judith
John Kavanagh
The Seer
India Mullen
Aethegyth
- J
Jake O'Loughlin
First Saxon Boy
- B
Ben Smith-Short
Second Saxon Boy
- A
Anna Sheils-McNamee
Young Nun
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S5 E2The Departed (2)
Nov 29, 20177.344 min
Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must ra
S5 E3Homeland
Dec 6, 20177.744 min
Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York. Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each is forced to choose a side.
S5 E4The Plan
Dec 13, 20177.144 min
Guided by Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategises as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader.
S5 E5The Prisoner
Dec 20, 20177.148 min
Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Floki returns to Kattegat. Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.
S5 E6The Message
Dec 27, 2017747 min
Lagertha is betrayed, and Bjorn must find a way to support the distraught queen. Floki and his settlers arrive in a new land, but it is far from what they expected.
S5 E7Full Moon
Jan 3, 20186.845 min
Bjorn returns to Kattegat to learn that an attack will take place during the next full moon. Ivar must decide if he can place his trust in a former enemy on the battlefield.