Episode
Vikings: The Great Army
Overview
The Viking army begins to gather in Kattegat. Lagertha must remain vigilant in the absence of her son, Bjorn.
Details
- Series
- Vikings
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2017-01-11
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
The Great Army is Episode 17 in Season 4 of Vikings. It aired on 2017-01-11. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 12: The Vision
The Kattegat locals chide Ragnar that the gods have deserted him as he struggles to crew his voyage to Wessex. It's Bjorn who has charisma now as he prepares to fulfill his long-held dream to explore the Mediterranean in a sleek new boat built for him by Floki. By contrast, Ragnar must accept weathered boats and a crew he has bribed but when Aslaug foresees that the fleet will be lost in a vicious storm her warnings go un-heeded by Ragnar and her precious son, Ivar.
Episode 11: The Outsider
Ragnar returns to Kattegat and formulates a plan to head back to Wessex, where he intends to right past wrongs.. Meanwhile, Lagertha plans a power play in Kattegat and Bjorn prepares to fulfill his long-held dream to explore the Mediterranean in a sleek new boat built for him by Floki.
Episode 10: The Last Ship
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Episode 9: Death All 'Round
The labors of the Vikings eventually bear fruit as, within sight of Paris, they re-launch their boats but this time along with some interesting structures that Floki has built. Aethelwulf and Alfred eventually arrive in Rome and honors are conferred by Pope Leo but relations are not so cordial in Wessex between King Ecbert and the disgruntled King Aelle.
Episode 8: Portage
Defeat for the Vikings calls Ragnar's leadership into question as they evacuate their camp and move back down river. Ragnar remains inscrutable until he orders the fleet to beach at a cliff face and unveils an ingenious plan. Rollo and Gisla have news that strengthens Rollo's position at the French Court.