Home > Vikings > Season 5 « TV Series Page Vikings: Season 5 (2017 - 2019) SEASON: Season 5 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Want to see Episode List Season 5 Vikings Critics Consensus Brutal battles and epic quests help Vikings' fifth season remain an engaging, exciting journey. 91% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 11 83% Audience Score User Ratings: 929 See score details Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you buy your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 The Departed Part One Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Part 1 of 2. Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund, the warrior bishop, must rally the Saxons to defend the realm. More 2 The Departed Part Two Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Conclusion. As the Vikings establish their stronghold in York, Ivar is determined to lead the Great Army. Meanwhile, in Kattegat, Lagertha misjudges King Harald and pays a heavy price; and Floki arrives in a mysterious land. More 3 Homeland Air date: Dec 6, 2017 Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York; Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each is forced to choose a side. More 4 The Plan Air date: Dec 13, 2017 Guided by Bishop Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Meanwhile, Ivar the Boneless strategizes on his own as the Vikings face increasing pressure; and Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader and not a raider. More 5 The Prisoner Air date: Dec 20, 2017 Ivar meets his match in Bishop Heahmund, while Floki returns to Kattegat, and Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa. More 6 The Message Air date: Dec 27, 2017 Lagertha is betrayed, and Bjorn must find a way to support the distraught queen. Meanwhile, Floki and his settlers arrive in a new land, but it is far from what they expected. More 7 Full Moon Air date: Jan 3, 2018 Bjorn returns to Kattegat to learn that an attack is to take place during the next full moon. Meanwhile, Ivar must decide if he can place his trust in a former enemy on the battlefield. More 8 The Joke Air date: Jan 10, 2018 The battle for Kattegat begins, and as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war. Meanwhile, Floki faces discord among the settlers. More 9 A Simple Story Air date: Jan 17, 2018 The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. Meanwhile, in Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds. More 10 Moments of Vision Air date: Jan 24, 2018 A sense of doom looms over Kattegat as bloodshed ensues, but as the defeated army flees in the face of the victors, a legendary warrior makes his way home. More Show More Episodes Vikings: Season 5 Videos Vikings: Season 5 Comic-Con Trailer 0:40 Vikings: Season 5 Teaser - Who Will Rise? 0:30 Vikings: Season 5 'Lagertha' Teaser 0:30 Vikings: Season 5 'Ivar' Teaser 0:10 Vikings: Season 5 'Bjorn' Teaser 0:30 Vikings: Season 5 'Silent' Teaser 0:30 Vikings: Season 5 'Emotional' Teaser 1:14 Vikings: Season 5 Sneak Peek - Bishop Heahmund Prays to King Ecbert 2:29 Vikings: Season 5 First Look Behind the Scenes 0:56 Vikings: Season 5 Episode 5 Sneak Peek - Floki Must Take A Risk View All Videos (17) Vikings: Season 5 Photos View All Photos (48) Tv Season Info Season five begins with Ivar the Boneless asserting his leadership over the Great Heathen Army, while Lagertha reigns as Queen of Kattegat. Ivar's murder of his brother Sigurd sets the stage for vicious battles to come as Ragnar's sons plot their next moves after avenging their father's death. Bjorn follows his destiny into the Mediterranean Sea and Floki who is suffering from the loss of his wife Helga, takes to the seas submitting himself to the will of the Gods. This season is full of startling alliances and unbelievable betrayals as the Vikings fight to rule the world. Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("The Tudors") joins the cast in season five as "Bishop Heahmund" along with series regulars Katheryn Winnick ("Lagertha"), Gustaf Skarsgård ("Floki"), Alexander Ludwig ("Bjorn") and Alex Høgh Andersen ("Ivar the Boneless"). Genre: Drama Network: History Premiere Date: Nov 29, 2017 Creator: Michael Hirst Exec. Producers: Michael Hirst, John Weber, Morgan O'Sullivan, Alan Gasmer, Sherry Marsh, James Flynn, Sheila Hockin Cast Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha Alexander Ludwig as Bjorn Clive Standen as Rollo Jessalyn Gilsig as Siggy George Blagden as Athelstan Gustaf Skarsgård as Floki Alyssa Sutherland as Aslaug Linus Roache as King Ecbert Alex Høgh Andersen as Ivar Marco Ilsø as Hvitserk Jordan Patrick Smith as Ubbe Magnus Magnusson Noah Syndergaard as Thorbjorn Donal Logue as King Horik Thorbjørn Harr as Jarl Borg Ruby O'Leary as Gyda Ivan Kaye as King Aelle Gabriel Byrne as Earl Haraldson Nathan O'Toole as Bjorn Show More Cast News & Interviews for Vikings: Season 5 Vikings’ 11 Bloodiest Moments: Rank Them Now! 7 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This December 2019 TV Finale Dates Calendar View All Vikings: Season 5 News Episodes 1 The Departed Part One Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Part 1 of 2. Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund, the warrior bishop, must rally the Saxons to defend the realm. More 2 The Departed Part Two Air date: Nov 29, 2017 Conclusion. As the Vikings establish their stronghold in York, Ivar is determined to lead the Great Army. Meanwhile, in Kattegat, Lagertha misjudges King Harald and pays a heavy price; and Floki arrives in a mysterious land. More 3 Homeland Air date: Dec 6, 2017 Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York; Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each is forced to choose a side. More 4 The Plan Air date: Dec 13, 2017 Guided by Bishop Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Meanwhile, Ivar the Boneless strategizes on his own as the Vikings face increasing pressure; and Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader and not a raider. More 5 The Prisoner Air date: Dec 20, 2017 Ivar meets his match in Bishop Heahmund, while Floki returns to Kattegat, and Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa. More 6 The Message Air date: Dec 27, 2017 Lagertha is betrayed, and Bjorn must find a way to support the distraught queen. Meanwhile, Floki and his settlers arrive in a new land, but it is far from what they expected. More 7 Full Moon Air date: Jan 3, 2018 Bjorn returns to Kattegat to learn that an attack is to take place during the next full moon. Meanwhile, Ivar must decide if he can place his trust in a former enemy on the battlefield. More 8 The Joke Air date: Jan 10, 2018 The battle for Kattegat begins, and as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all-out war. Meanwhile, Floki faces discord among the settlers. More 9 A Simple Story Air date: Jan 17, 2018 The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. Meanwhile, in Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds. More 10 Moments of Vision Air date: Jan 24, 2018 A sense of doom looms over Kattegat as bloodshed ensues, but as the defeated army flees in the face of the victors, a legendary warrior makes his way home. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Vikings Season 5 All Critics (11) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (1) In a distant land where mountains chug inky blackness into the sky and waves crash on infinite beaches, Floki finds what he believes to be his destiny. Nov 30, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review… Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly Top Critic In a two-part premiere entertainingly packed with incident and undeniably affecting moments, the pieces all have enough luster to at least give hope that they will fit together in a new, compelling shape. Nov 30, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review… Dennis Perkins AV Club Top Critic As for the long view, settle in. Look to the lessons learned, and still being learned in thrilling, shocking ways by Lagertha and her fellow women warriors on Vikings. Nov 29, 2017 | Full Review… Melanie McFarland Salon.com Top Critic Rich and gritty, this History Channel drama brings the ancient Norse world to life in the most unique way. Apr 22, 2019 | Full Review… Kylie Klein-Nixon Stuff.co.nz Rather than the renewal I was hoping for in the back half of Season 5, the show continues to falter, an unfortunate mix of melodrama, one-note characters and absurd fantasy parading as historical fiction. Dec 11, 2018 | Full Review… Erik Kain Forbes While it may lack the budget or the big names of that show, Vikings nonetheless still engages, entertains and enthralls, thanks to a winning cast, grounded-in-history plotlines and bloody battles and sexy moments that push the boundaries. Dec 1, 2017 | Full Review… Mark Trammell TV Equals Michael Hirst's decision to balance the psychological intrigue of Lagertha and Floki's situations with the actions of Ivar and his Christian foes gets the story off to a magnificent start. Nov 30, 2017 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Dave Vitagliano Den of Geek Vikings season 5 may feel like the show is starting over but it does so confidently, and without erasing the past. Nov 30, 2017 | Full Review… Kevin Yeoman ScreenRant No matter how many seasons this show has been on, the fight scenes continue to impress. Nov 30, 2017 | Rating: 4.8/5 | Full Review… Stacy Glanzman TV Fanatic Vikings gave us a lot to chew on during its Season 5 opener as the aftermath of Sigurd's death has led to tension between the remaining brothers, a boat trip to beyond for Floki, and Lagertha confronting the man who tried to secretly overthrow her. Nov 30, 2017 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Matt Fowler IGN Movies As usual, Vikings is a bloody good mix of medieval sex and violence, family drama and even a little bit of authentic history. Nov 27, 2017 | Full Review… Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News View All Critic Reviews (11) Audience Reviews for Vikings: Season 5 Jul 15, 2020 Vikings Season 5 | Detailed note: 8.5 Rodman M Jun 21, 2020 I loved the first 3 seasons. Season 4 things started to take a downturn. Now the show is almost like a parody. Its pretty empty and boring now. All the good actors are gone. Season 4 was the end of this show for me. Chris W Jun 15, 2020 Vikings remains a masterpiece as always !!! Best Serie ever!!! jose r Jun 06, 2020 Compared to previous seasons, I was disappointed when I watched this season. Nothing happens. Ivar starts thinking he is a god and the rest is just chilling/fighting in England without much progress. I really think they could tell the same plot in half the number of episodes. It felt like they made a complete season of a side story which would be 'a small chapter' in the big book of Vikings. Martin B May 30, 2020 I'm so glad this show is still going because it is so good. It is the best show on, it my opinion. Deedee L May 17, 2020 This show died with ragnar. constantine k May 08, 2020 This show is so slow and boring Chuck B Apr 05, 2020 Great acting, plot and cinematography Gaetano D Mar 19, 2020 This series is one of the best hack-em-up productions ever made. Iconic. What would Lagertha say ? JustFizz Y Feb 07, 2020 This show is definitely not what it once was. How it is rated so high is beyond me. Story lines are dragging, characters are not accomplishing much. The plot has 200 different angles. The characters left aside from Bjorn, Lagatha and Ubbe are all just secondary. 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