S6E6

Death and the Serpent

Aired 2020-01-08 60 min 7.5/10 our take

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Bjorn is forced to act quickly in the aftermath of the election for the King of all Norway. The bandits attack Lagertha’s village again, confident of victory. But when the defense boils down to single combat with Lagertha, victory for the bandits looks less certain. Back in Kattegat, haunted and paranoid, Hvitserk continues to unravel.

Our Take

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