Season Guide
Vikings — Season 4
Season 4 Review
Vikings returns for a gripping fourth season. Season 3 culminated with the extraordinary battle in Paris, where Ragnar seized victory from the jaws of defeat–but still returns to Kattegat dangerously ill. Thoughts of his death galvanize the forces who seek to succeed him as king, including his wife Queen Aslaug and his oldest son, Bjorn. Meanwhile, Lagertha continues power struggles with her calculating, former second in command, Kalf; Rollo betrays his Vikings heritage by remaining in Frankia and Floki is seized for his brutal actions to the Christian priest Athelstan.
Episodes
1
SummaryEntry to Valhalla eludes Ragnar but as he lies in his sick bed in Kattegat events unfold beyond his control. Bjorn orders the arrest of Floki for Athelstan's murder and…
2
SummaryFloki hopes to escape from Ragnar and Kattegat. Rollo makes great efforts in Paris to win over his new bride, Princess Gisla. King Ecbert orders his son Aethelwulf to rescue…
3
SummaryFloki faces the wrath of Ragnar. Intrigue prevails in the French Court as Rollo finds an unlikely ally. Kalf and Erlendur plot their ascent. Bjorn must fight a fierce opponent…
4
SummaryThe Yule Log burns in the Great Hall in Kattegat and mysterious visitors are welcomed, among them a Norwegian King. King Aelle visits Wessex for Christmas and is concerned with…
5
SummaryThere's an air of betrayal at Court in Paris and in Wessex. Ecbert agrees to support Kwenthrith in Mercia, but is Ecbert a true ally? Ragnar confides in Yidu his…
6
SummaryRagnar announces a raid on Paris at the Thing in Kattegat. The fleet is battered by a storm after it sets sail, but the greatest challenge for the Vikings lies…
7
SummaryOn the Seine, the Vikings attack with considerable force but can they breach Rollo's defenses? Meanwhile, Harbard, the mysterious wanderer, returns and causes a stir amongst the women of Kattegat.Our…
8
SummaryThe Vikings call Ragnar's leadership into question. Ragnar himself remains inscrutable and orders the fleet to beach at a cliff face where he unveils an ingenious plan. Rollo and Gisla…
9
SummaryThe labours of the Vikings bear fruit as, within sight of Paris, they re-launch their fleet but this time with some formidable new structures that Floki has engineered. Aethelwulf and…
10
SummaryA fierce battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo and the outcome seals the fates of the two brothers.Our TakeA strong episode with…
11
SummaryRagnar has returned to Kattegat and there are secrets to be revealed. He makes plans to return to Wessex to right past wrongs but finds that those who were once…
12
SummaryThe Kattegat locals chide Ragnar that the gods have deserted him as he struggles to crew his voyage to Wessex. It's Bjorn who has charisma now as he prepares to…
13
SummaryRagnar's fleet is shipwrecked and washes up on the Wessex coast, but without enough survivors to form a credible force, Ragnar and Ivar have a difficult decision to make. Rollo…
14
SummaryLagertha attempts to fulfill a long-held ambition. Ragnar negotiates an unexpected concession from King Ecbert.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
15
SummaryRagnar and Ivar plot against the Saxons and reach a new level of understanding.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why Vikings works.
16
SummaryBjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack; back in Kattegat, Lagertha continues in her quest for power.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and…
17
SummaryThe Viking army begins to gather in Kattegat; Lagertha must remain vigilant in the absence of her son, Bjorn.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and…
18
SummaryRagnar's plan comes to fruition; the Viking army lands on the coast of Northumbria.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
19
SummaryThe Viking army causes panic in the English countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the realm.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real,…
20
SummaryPrince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan; Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Vikings…