Vikings

It’s six months after the battle of Kattegat and Bjorn is now King. But as he struggles with the responsibilities of kingship, he finds he can’t rely on his mother, Lagertha – she has other plans. But can Lagertha lead a quieter life and leave her days as a shield-maiden behind? Ivar falls into the hands of the Kievan Rus and, in their ruthless and unpredictable ruler, Prince Oleg, he may finally have met his match. Intrigued by Ivar’s claims to be a god, Oleg decides to put him to the test.

Messengers arrive in Kattegat with news that presents Bjorn with a dilemma. As Bjorn attempts to do the right thing as ruler of Kattegat, Prince Oleg of Kiev seems untroubled by his conscience. Even Ivar is shocked by Oleg’s vicious character as he wrestles for control over the young heir to the throne of the Rus Empire. Lagertha has settled into her new, peaceful life, but danger lurks nearby.

Lagertha is visited by women from the nearby villages and they feast together happily. But the community is shattered by shocking events that follow, 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.

Lagertha leads her village’s response to the recent attacks but despite her best efforts, when the inevitable attack comes, the consequences are tragic. Olaf has a bold new plan for the future of Norway. In Kiev, although Ivar discusses Oleg’s ambitions for Scandinavia, he’s actually more interested in the plight of Igor, the young heir who Oleg controls.

As Norway’s Kings and Jarls arrive at Harald’s territory for the election of the King of all Norway, King Olaf is confident of the result, but the election may not run as smoothly as he believes. Lagertha’s village is a hive of activity in anticipation of a second attack by the bandits, and Lagertha is relieved when Gunnhild arrives with re-enforcements. In Kiev, Ivar and Igor engage in risky subterfuge and Ivar is stunned when he encounters a ghost from his past.

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.

Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) has a vision and returns to Kattegat. Harald (Peter Franzén) gains a measure of revenge on Olaf (Steven Berkoff). In Kiev, interesting news reaches Ivar (Alex Høgh Andersen) & Igor about Prince Dir (Lenn Kudrjawizki).

Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) faces a difficult decision. Ubbe (Jordan Patrick Smith) and Torvi (Georgia Hirst ) leave Kattegat, in search of new lands and perhaps old friends. Oleg’s (Danila Kozlovsky) plans for the invasion of Scandinavia are taking shape, and King Harald (Peter Franzén) is baffled by the origin of a mysterious raiding party.

In Iceland, Ubbe and Torvi finally meet a mysterious wanderer. Bjorn is forced to re-think who his enemies are when Erik returns from a scouting mission with worrying information. Bjorn will need allies, but can he convince his old foe, King Harald, to join forces in the face of the new threat? Ivar is reunited with someone close to him.

Ivar (Alex Høgh Andersen) and Igor may be plotting against Oleg (Danila Kozlovsky), but they’re still part of the force that departs Kiev to invade Scandinavia. King Harald (Peter Franzén) and King Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) begin furious preparations for the invasion. But can enough be done to resist the Rus force?

Vikings follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods, legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.