S5E4

The Plan

Aired 2017-12-13 60 min 7.5/10 our take

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Guided by Bishop Heahmund’s visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategizes on his own as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader and not a raider.

Our Take

Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.