Vikings

It’s six months after the battle of Kattegat and Bjorn is King. But as he struggles with kingly responsibilities, he finds he can’t rely on his mother, who has other plans. Ivar falls into the hands of the Kievan Rus and may have met his match.

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's newfound community is shattered by shocking events and she is forced to take action. In Kiev, Ivar is well aware of the threat Oleg poses. Meanwhile, Bjorn comes to the aid of an old enemy, but disaster looms for his forces.

Lagertha leads her village’s response to the recent attacks. Olaf has a bold plan for the future of Norway. Although Ivar discusses Oleg’s ambitions for Scandinavia, he’s actually more interested in the plight of Igor, the heir 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. Lagertha’s village prepares for more attacks by bandits. In Kiev, Ivar and Igor engage in risky subterfuge.

Bjorn is forced to act quickly after the election for the King of all Norway. The bandits attack Lagertha’s village again, confident of a victory which may not be all that certain. 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 faces a difficult decision. Ubbe and Torvi leave Kattegat, in search of new lands and perhaps old friends. Oleg’s plans for the invasion of Scandinavia are taking shape, and King Harald is baffled by the origin of a mysterious raiding party.

In Iceland, Ubbe and Torvi meet a mysterious wanderer. Bjorn re-thinks who his enemies are when Erik returns with worrying information. Bjorn needs allies, but can he convince his old foe, King Harald, to join forces in the face of the new threat?

Ivar and Igor may be plotting against Oleg, but they’re still part of the force that departs Kiev to invade Scandinavia. King Harald and King Bjorn begin furious preparations for the invasion. But can enough be done to resist the Rus force?