Ghosts, Gods and Running Dogs

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Lagertha is visited by women from the nearby villages and they feast together happily but the community is shattered by shocking events that follows and Lagertha is forced to take action. In Kiev, although Oleg continues to be friendly, Ivar is aware of the threat which Oleg poses, not only to himself, but to the vulnerable young heir to the throne. Bjorn has answered the call and come to the aid of an old enemy, but all is not as it seems and disaster looms for Bjorn’s forces.

Our Take

A mixed bag that moves the season forward while feeling padded in places. The Kiev material is the strongest stuff here, with Ivar and Oleg circling each other in a nicely tense standoff. Bjorn’s storyline builds toward a decent cliffhanger, but Lagertha’s thread takes too long getting where it needs to go. Worth watching, just don’t expect a standout hour.