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Summary The 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 have news that strengthens Rollo’s position at the French…

The Profit and the Loss

Summary On 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 Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but…

What Might Have Been

Summary Ragnar 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 ahead in Paris, where Rollo awaits. Meanwhile, Ecbert dispatches…

Promised

Summary There’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 darkest secret. Happiness comes to Lagertha and Kalf and…

Yol

Summary The 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 how family relations are developing. In Paris, Rollo’s future…

Mercy

Summary Floki 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 in the wilderness. Our Take Very good, not the…

Kill the Queen

Summary Floki 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 Queen Kwenthrith from opposing forces in Mercia. Our Take…

A Good Treason

Summary Entry 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 in Paris, Rollo betrays his allies to strengthen his…

The Dead

Summary With one last chance to take Paris, Ragnar and his Viking troops take a daring chance. Ragnar asks Bjorn for a favor that could change the course of Viking history. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the…

Breaking Point

Summary The Vikings go all out for a second assault on Paris. Recognizing the do or die state of affairs for his city, Emperor Charles must make a difficult decision. In Wessex, Judith is compelled to make a difficult decision…