Vikings Season 5

Synopsis

Season five begins with Ivar the Boneless asserting his leadership over the Great Heathen Army, while Lagertha reigns as Queen of Kattegat. Ivar’s murder of his brother Sigurd sets the stage for vicious battles to come as Ragnar’s sons plot their next moves after avenging their father’s death. Bjorn follows his destiny into the Mediterranean Sea and Floki who is suffering from the loss of his wife Helga, takes to the seas submitting himself to the will of the Gods. This season is full of startling alliances and unbelievable betrayals as the Vikings fight to rule the world.

Main Cast

Alex Høgh Andersen

Ivar Lothbrok / Ivar the Boneless

Age : 29 | Popularity : 30%

Gustaf Skarsgård

Floki

Age : 43 | Popularity : 29%

Jordan Patrick Smith

Ubbe Lothbrok

Age : 34 | Popularity : 36%

Marco Ilsø

Hvitserk Lothbrok

Age : 29 | Popularity : 21%

Katheryn Winnick

Lagertha

Age : 46 | Popularity : 31%

Peter Franzén

King Harald Finehair

Age : 52 | Popularity : 32%

Alexander Ludwig

Bjorn Lothbrok

Age : 31 | Popularity : 35%

Georgia Hirst

Torvi

Age : 29 | Popularity : 7%

Episodes

Episode 1

29 November 2017 - The Departed (1)

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.

Episode 2

29 November 2017 - The Departed (2)

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.

Episode 3

06 December 2017 - Homeland

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.

Episode 4

13 December 2017 - The Plan

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.

Episode 5

20 December 2017 - The Prisoner

Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Floki returns to Kattegat. Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.

Episode 6

27 December 2017 - The Message

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.

Episode 7

03 January 2018 - Full Moon

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.

Episode 8

10 January 2018 - The Joke

The battle for Kattegat begins and, as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war. Floki faces discord among the settlers.

Episode 9

17 January 2018 - A Simple Story

The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. In Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds.

Episode 10

24 January 2018 - Moments of Vision

A sense of doom looms over Kattegat as bloodshed ensues. The defeated army flees in the face of the victors. A legendary warrior makes his way home.

Episode 11

28 November 2018 - The Revelation

Ivar is crowned the new king of Kattegat just in time to welcome Rollo home. Bjorn, Lagertha and Ubbe must rely on unsteady alliances to survive.

Episode 12

05 December 2018 - Murder Most Foul

Bjorn, Lagertha and Ubbe face an uncertain fate as Heahmund's loyalty is tested. Floki fights to understand the will of the gods. Ivar may have met his match.

Episode 13

12 December 2018 - A New God

Heahmund must try to convince King Alfred that his actions are in defense of the Crown. Ubbe and Torvi strengthen the position of the Vikings but not all in the Viking camp support their strategy. Another settler disappears in Iceland.

Episode 14

19 December 2018 - The Lost Moment

As the celebrations for Ivar continue in Kattegat, grief hits Iceland and Floki must now make a fated decision. Harald's army approaches Wessex. A conspiracy grows against King Alfred.

Episode 15

26 December 2018 - Hell

Bishop Heahmund is wracked with guilt as he fights to renounce his passions. Viking will clash with Saxon on the battlefield leaving a key figure lost in the balance.

Episode 16

02 January 2019 - The Buddha

Bjorn achieves one of Ragnar's dreams. Ivar hatches a new plan while preparing for a divine arrival. In Iceland, a settler returns in a terrible state. King Alfred faces his greatest threat yet.

Episode 17

09 January 2019 - The Most Terrible Thing

An unexpected turn amongst the settlers leaves Floki powerless. King Alfred confronts Judith. In York, Bjorn must strike a deal with Harald. Wessex is once again threatened by a Viking force, but who will lead the Saxon army to defend the Realm?

Episode 18

16 January 2019 - Baldur

Hvitserk is severely tested. Floki makes an amazing discovery. Freydis gives Ivar a surprise. Ubbe negotiates with the three Danish Kings that have massed their armies in Reading, but the negotiations may have a perilous outcome.

Episode 19

23 January 2019 - What Happens in the Cave

Ubbe is forced into hand-to-hand combat. Floki reaches new depths and is met by a shocking sight. Bjorn sets off for Scandinavia with an old rival.

Episode 20

30 January 2019 - Ragnarok

A new battle for Kattegat is on and only the gods know who will emerge victorious.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Michael Hirst
	Researcher	Justin Pollard
Sound	Music	Trevor Morris
Department	Role	Name

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