Episode
Vikings: The Buddha
Overview
Bjorn achieves one of Ragnar's dreams. Ivar hatches a new plan while preparing for a divine arrival. In Iceland, a settler returns in a terrible state. King Alfred faces his greatest threat yet.
Details
- Series
- Vikings
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2019-01-02
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
The Buddha is Episode 16 in Season 5 of Vikings. It aired on 2019-01-02. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 15: Hell
Bishop Heahmund is wracked with guilt as he fights to renounce his passions. Viking will clash with Saxon on the battlefield leaving a key figure lost in the balance.
Episode 17: The Most Terrible Thing
An unexpected turn amongst the settlers leaves Floki powerless. King Alfred confronts Judith. In York, Bjorn must strike a deal with Harald. Wessex is once again threatened by a Viking force, but who will lead the Saxon army to defend the Realm?
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Episode 12: Murder Most Foul
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