Season Guide
Vikings Season 1
Season 1 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
The series introduces us to the brutal and mysterious world of Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior and farmer who yearns to explore, and raid, the distant shores across the ocean. His ambition puts him at odds with local chieftain Earl Haraldson, who insists on sending his raiders to the impoverished east rather than the uncharted west. When Ragnar teams up with his boat builder friend Floki to craft a new generation of intrepid ships capable of conquering the rough northern seas, the stage is set for conflict.
Episodes
1
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 solid pilot…
2
SummaryRagnar gathers a crew in preparation for an epic journey; the earl is overcome with paranoia.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
3
SummaryRagnar and his crew raid a monastery, securing a bounty of riches that impresses the earl.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
4
SummaryThe Vikings return to England; the earl plants a spy within Ragnar's crew.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
5
Summary A prophet predicts the earl’s future; Ragnar’s home and farm are destroyed. Our Take A punishing hour that burns Ragnar's life to the ground and lets the fallout carry…
6
SummaryRagnar faces off with the Earl after learning of Rollo's torture.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why Vikings works.
7
Summary Ragnar presents a proposal to King Aelle. Our Take A slow-burn hour that spends most of its runtime on negotiation and posturing, but the tension between Ragnar and King…
8
SummaryRagnar attempts to cope with the death of his unborn son; Lagertha seeks answers from the gods.Our TakeA well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
9
SummaryRagnar attempts to settle a land dispute; a plague breaks out.Our TakeA carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.