Home > Vikings > Season 5 « TV Series Page Vikings: Season 5 (2017 - 2018) SEASON: Season 5 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 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 84% Audience Score User Ratings: 824 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review 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 0:57 Vikings: Season 5 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - The Great Heathen Army Attacks 1:25 Vikings: Season 5 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - Ivar Begs Floki To Stay View All Videos (19) Vikings: Season 5 Photos View All Photos (46) 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 2019 TV Finale Dates Calendar Vikings Star Clive Standen Teases Rollo’s ‘Fiery’ Return and Björn’s Mysterious Parentage 7 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This November 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) 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 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 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 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 View All Critic Reviews (11) Audience Reviews for Vikings: Season 5 Jul 31, 2019 Started off good but the bickering between the sons of Ragnor and the strange way they keep acting gets annoying...Floki's journey seems pointless at times and also annoying. Whereas past seasons focused on politics, conquest, ambition and calculated drive of Ragnor and those around him, this season seems to pepper the awkwardness of the sons with interesting battle scenes that are marginally ok...some plot holes seem to appear as the vikings let their defeated enemies escape rather than slaughter them, Ubbe acts behind Ivar's back in a somewhat naive fashion and somehow escapes with his life.. the new warrior bishop seems contrived too Tariq T Jul 05, 2019 All the actors give a compelling performance and the the action is as great as ever, but the plot and pacing have begun to stale I'm sad to say. Ivar remains the most charismatic character of the series, yet he continually just kills people and is shocked when they don't open him. He's consistently stated to be a genius tactician, but he devolved into a god complexed supervillain with a wacky costume. Floki's storyline is completely boring and takes away from interesting storylines elsewhere in the show. I hope he doesn't come back and they don't keep up his throughly bland story Hopefully the next season will make up for the mistakes of season five. Zack S May 30, 2019 It wad really boring to see Ivar as the antagonist willing to get the main Viking, every day u was hoping him to get killed Neh Pedro A May 05, 2019 What good character building and plot development Vikings had in the first 4 seasons has been traded in for over-the-top dramatic nonsense. Not only does Vikings season 5 completely lack a logical arch for any of the characters, the realistic stakes of the show are gone. To put it simply, no part of it makes sense. Clay E Apr 21, 2019 I know we can't turn back time but I really enjoyed the first 3 seasons and wish they could have slowed down the timeline. The show is not the same without Ragnar. His character was such an intelligent bad-ass who was kind of the "good guy" of his people. There's not any character that I'm in love with in this season and I'm still watching but I don't look forward to seeing the episodes as much as before. In the past I was googling all the time to find out when the next season came out. This time, the season was over and I came upon it sort of by accident. I hope something happens in Season 6 to help fill the void. I hope a lead character emerges that has something amazing that I look forward to seeing each week. This used to be my favorite show but I'm bored just hoping for a spark in future seasons. Carrie S Mar 31, 2019 This is a weak season of a good show. I found myself yelling "theres no reason not to kill him" at my TV many times. There is one part of a battle scene where Ivar stops an entire section of a battle just so a guy can get back on his horse. Also, Lagertha, a character I like, is made to look like a complete idiot. I feel like theres also way too much betrayal this season. Rodney S Mar 10, 2019 Looking forward to watching the sixth one.... Jan 30, 2019 A show in decline. Hard to like any of the new characters. Very depressing lately, esp. Floki on his island of lunatics. I stopped caring when Ragnar and Rollo left the show. Jan 26, 2019 Love the acting, love the story line, love the show Brian%20 K Jan 23, 2019 LOVE VIKINGS!!! Best theme song ever. Totally get my fill of adventure. I have been a true fan from the beginning. I think it has an outstanding cast. Michelle M See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! Best of Netflix Movies and shows to binge now More News & Features TOP HEADLINES 200 Essential Movies To Watch Now – Rotten Tomatoes The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now – Rotten Tomatoes 10 Great TV Shows That Failed in Their Final Seasons – Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes’ First Book Rotten Movies We Love is Out This October – Rotten Tomatoes Cannes 2019 Movie Scorecard – Rotten Tomatoes Your Full List of All Upcoming DC Movies – With Key Details – Rotten Tomatoes Major Awards Need to Stop Ignoring Incredible Horror Performances – Rotten Tomatoes 10 Killer Movie Marketing Campaigns – Rotten Tomatoes More Headlines View All Results Go back More trailers