Episode
Vikings: The Final Straw
Overview
Ubbe and his followers languish on the open sea. Ivar and Hvitserk receive a frosty reception in Kattegat, until a restless Ivar has a revelation.
Details
- Series
- Vikings
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2020-12-30
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
The Final Straw is Episode 16 in Season 6 of Vikings. It aired on 2020-12-30. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 15: All at Sea
Factions in Greenland spill blood, driving Ubbe's company away. Troops under Ivar and Dir seize Kiev for Prince Igor. Gunnhild makes a fateful choice.
Episode 17: The Raft of Medusa
Ivar and Hvitserk lead King Harald's army to England, where King Alfred of Wessex abandons his royal villa and marches to meet the sons of Ragnar.
More episodes from this season
Episode 14: Lost Souls
As his enemies scheme for power, Harald prepares for his coronation and chooses a queen. Ubbe's party reaches shore — but not the one they're seeking.
Episode 18: It's Only Magic
King Alfred falls ill as the Viking army seizes the high ground. Ingrid curses Erik. Ubbe and his people find a new world — but they're not alone.
Episode 13: The Signal
The election for Kattegat's new ruler is held, but a surprise visitor disrupts the proceedings. Ivar puts his plan to overthrow Oleg into action.
Episode 19: The Lord Giveth...
Ubbe and the settlers open relations with the indigenous people of the new land. Ivar's strategy lures Alfred's forces into a devastating battle.
Episode 12: All Change
Ubbe persuades the settlers in Iceland to embark on a voyage of exploration. The defeat of the Rus creates power vacuums in both Kattegat and Kiev.
Episode 20: The Last Act
Ubbe reunites with an old friend but must pass judgment on a killer. The armies of Alfred and Ivar clash as each leader looks to his god for strength.
Episode 11: King of Kings
In Iceland, Ubbe learns the truth about Kjetill and has a difficult decision to make. Back in Norway, the battle against the Rus has had grave consequences. But re-enforcements have arrived, and Bjorn has an idea that may yet save the day.
Episode 10: The Best Laid Plans
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.
Episode 9: Resurrection
In Iceland, Ubbe and Torvi finally meet a mysterious wanderer. Bjorn is forced to re-think who his enemies are when Erik returns from a scouting mission with worrying information. Bjorn will need allies, but he may not be able to convince his old foe, King Harald, to join forces in the face of the new threat. Ivar is reunited with someone close to him.
Episode 8: Valhalla Can Wait
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 take shape. King Harald is baffled by the origin of a mysterious raiding party.