Vikings — Season 5
The lines of power are drawn in a brutal new chapter for the Vikings. Season five opens with Ivar the Boneless firmly grasping control of the Great Heathen Army, while Lagertha holds court as Queen of Kattegat. But simmering beneath the surface is a volatile tension – ignited by Ivar’s shocking act against his brother, Sigurd—as Ragnar's sons grapple for dominance and seek retribution for their father’s death. Driven by fate, Bjorn sets sail towards the Mediterranean, while Floki, adrift in grief after losing his beloved Helga, abandons himself to the whims of the gods on a perilous voyage. Prepare for unexpected partnerships forged in desperation, devastating betrayals, and relentless conflict as these Viking warriors clash in their pursuit of ultimate power.
As the Viking raids deepen, a growing discord fractures the ranks of Ragnar Lothbrok’s sons, while their relentless advance threatens the core of England. With the Great Army poised to seize York and King Aethelwulf and his family remaining…
As the Viking raids deepen, a growing discord fractures the ranks of Ragnar Lothbrok's sons, while their relentless advance threatens the core of England. With the Great Army poised to seize York and King Aethelwulf and his family concealed…
The joyous celebrations following the battle of York were abruptly curtailed. A bitter frost had settled upon the familial bonds of Ragnar Lothbrok's sons, and simmering tensions now threatened to boil over. Each was compelled to align them…
Following the guidance of Heahmund’s prophetic dreams, the Saxons formulate a battle strategy. Ivar the Boneless plots their course as the Vikings face mounting adversity. Meanwhile, Bjorn Ironside arrives in unfamiliar lands and must persu…
Ivar encountered a worthy adversary in Heahmund. Back in Kattegat, Floki made his return. And in North Africa, Bjorn was met with a generous and elaborate reception.
Betrayed, Lagertha finds herself adrift in sorrow, and Bjorn must find a path to offer her solace. Meanwhile, Floki and his followers arrive at a new shore, only to discover a land starkly different from their hopes.
Bjorn returned to Kattegat to discover that an assault was planned for the upcoming full moon. Ivar now faced a difficult choice: whether to entrust his fate to a foe from a past conflict on the field of battle.
The conflict for Kattegat commences, and as opposing armies array themselves for battle, the Great Heathen Army confronts a pivotal choice: to extend one last entreaty for peace, or to commit to unrelenting war. Within the settlement, Floki…
In the quiet that follows the battle, the army leaders weigh their choices. Within Floki’s encampment, however, the fragile threads of unity snap under the weight of unfolding sorrow.
A pall of foreboding settled upon Kattegat as the battle spilled into a tide of blood. The vanquished forces scattered before the advancing victors. A renowned warrior began the journey back to his home.
With Ivar’s coronation as king of Kattegat, Rollo’s return arrives with a timely resonance. To navigate the treacherous currents ahead, Bjorn, Lagertha, and Ubbe must depend on fragile alliances for their survival.
The future hangs precariously for Bjorn, Lagertha, and Ubbe, as Heahmund’s allegiance wavers. Meanwhile, Floki struggles to decipher the divine purpose. And Ivar finds himself potentially challenged by a formidable opponent.
Heahmund would strive to persuade King Alfred that his deeds were for the protection of the Crown. Ubbe and Torvi bolstered the Vikings' standing, though not every member of their ranks agreed with their approach. A further settler vanished…
While revelry persists in Kattegat for Ivar’s triumph, sorrow descends upon Iceland, forcing Floki to confront a pivotal choice. The armies of Harald advance on Wessex, and a clandestine plot takes root against King Alfred.
Bishop Heahmund wrestled with a profound guilt, striving to sever himself from the desires that plagued him. The impending conflict between Viking and Saxon threatened to consume the land, casting a key figure into an uncertain fate.
Bjorn fulfills a long-held ambition of Ragnar's. Meanwhile, Ivar forges a new scheme as he makes preparations for a momentous visitation. Across the sea, in Iceland, a returning settler arrives bearing a grievous burden. And King Alfred fin…
A sudden shift in the settlers' fortunes renders Floki helpless. King Alfred faces Judith. In York, Bjorn must negotiate with Harald. Wessex is once more threatened by a Viking host, yet the question remains: who will command the Saxon army…
Hvitserk faces a profound trial. Floki uncovers a remarkable find. Freydis offers Ivar an unexpected gesture. Meanwhile, Ubbe engages in delicate negotiations with the three Danish kings who have assembled their armies in Reading, though th…
Ubbe finds himself compelled to fight, a brutal contest of strength. Floki descends into unforeseen darkness, encountering a vision that leaves him stunned. Meanwhile, Bjorn journeys to Scandinavia, reunited with a long-standing adversary.
A fresh conflict has ignited within Kattegat, and the outcome remains shrouded in uncertainty, known only to the deities.
