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Summary Ragnar attempts to cope with the death of his unborn son; Lagertha seeks answers from the gods. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Ragnar presents a proposal to King Aelle. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Vikings keeps its grip throughout.

Summary Ragnar faces off with the Earl after learning of Rollo’s torture. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Vikings works.

Summary A prophet predicts the earl’s future; Ragnar’s home and farm are destroyed. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary The Vikings return to England; the earl plants a spy within Ragnar’s crew. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Ragnar and his crew raid a monastery, securing a bounty of riches that impresses the earl. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Ragnar gathers a crew in preparation for an epic journey; the earl is overcome with paranoia. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary A Viking warrior seeks approval from his community’s leader in the opener of this series chronicling the medieval adventures of a band of Norsemen. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Vikings keeps its grip…

Summary The golden spike, government hearings and unpredictable actions mean new beginnings and endings for the survivors. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on Wheels running at cruising speed.

Summary The race to finish the railroad comes down to inches, forcing all parties to contemplate the end of the line and what the future holds for them. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Hell on…