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Vikings
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The Dead

  • Episode aired Apr 23, 2015
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
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9.1/10
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Frankie McCafferty and Clive Standen in Vikings (2013)
Vikings: The Dead
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With one last chance to take Paris, Ragnar and his Viking troops take a daring chance. Ragnar asks Bjorn for a favor that could change the course of Viking history.With one last chance to take Paris, Ragnar and his Viking troops take a daring chance. Ragnar asks Bjorn for a favor that could change the course of Viking history.With one last chance to take Paris, Ragnar and his Viking troops take a daring chance. Ragnar asks Bjorn for a favor that could change the course of Viking history.
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  • Director
    • Ken Girotti
  • Writer
    • Michael Hirst
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Katheryn Winnick
    • Clive Standen
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  • Director
    • Ken Girotti
  • Writer
    • Michael Hirst
  • Stars
    • Travis Fimmel
    • Katheryn Winnick
    • Clive Standen
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    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Vikings: The Dead
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    Karen Hassan in Vikings (2013)
    Morgane Polanski in Vikings (2013)
    Lothaire Bluteau and Morgane Polanski in Vikings (2013)
    Karen Hassan in Vikings (2013)
    Karen Hassan in Vikings (2013)
    Katheryn Winnick in Vikings (2013)
    Travis Fimmel in Vikings (2013)

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    Travis Fimmel
    Travis Fimmel
    • Ragnar Lothbrok
    Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick
    • Lagertha
    Clive Standen
    Clive Standen
    • Rollo
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    Gustaf Skarsgård
    • Floki
    Alexander Ludwig
    Alexander Ludwig
    • Bjorn Lothbrok
    Ben Robson
    Ben Robson
    • Kalf
    Lothaire Bluteau
    Lothaire Bluteau
    • Emperor Charles
    Maude Hirst
    Maude Hirst
    • Helga
    Owen Roe
    Owen Roe
    • Count Odo
    John Kavanagh
    John Kavanagh
    • The Seer
    Morgane Polanski
    Morgane Polanski
    • Princess Gisla
    Huw Parmenter
    Huw Parmenter
    • Roland
    Edvin Endre
    Edvin Endre
    • Erlendur
    Frankie McCafferty
    Frankie McCafferty
    • Sinric
    Laurence Foster
    Laurence Foster
    • French Archbishop
    Karen Hassan
    Karen Hassan
    • Therese
    Gary Kenneally
    • Bjarke
    Katie Castle
    • Shield Maiden
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    • Director
      • Ken Girotti
    • Writer
      • Michael Hirst
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    • Trivia
      Actor Lothaire Bluteau is playing Emperor Charles - grandson of Charlemagne. The historical Charles the Bald's eldest brother was named Lothar.
    • Goofs
      Princess Gisla is shown dining with a fork. Personal forks as table utensils were not introduced in Western Europe until the late 10th century and did not become widespread for many more years.
    • Quotes

      Lagertha: [At Ragnar's coffin] We don't always know what the gods have in store for us. But this? I could never imagine. If you've gone to heaven, then we will never meet again.

      [Going to her knees, whispering]

      Lagertha: And yet, I think Odin will rise like the wind to rescue you and take you to Valhalla where you belong, my own sweet Ragnar. And there... there we shall meet again. And fight and to drink and... love one another.

    • Soundtracks
      Heljarlokk
      Written by Einar Selvik and Lindy-Fay Hella

      Performed by Wardruna

      Courtesy of Indie Recordings AS

    User reviews8

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    8/10
    Gasp for riches till the end
    The curtain falls on foreign land as the Vikings still tries to maintain their presence despite Ragnar's deterioration. This season's finale resembles more of the first season' where the show opted for continuity than grand spectacle. It's far from a bad thing since the monumental siege has been showcased from the last two episodes. Balance between one final dramatic moment and set-up for next season is kept neatly.

    Story moves from last baptism of Ragnar. As expected many of his trusted generals are not pleased. The episode also presents a chance for each major character to open up more. Trickery and battle still linger here, although they are in modest volume. Without spoiling anything, not every revelation is surprising, mainly due to a few foreshadowing events from last and also this episode.

    This is a quieter send-off, befitting of the series as it has delivered an incredibly high production value, especially from the last two episodes. There's a more focused direction for establishing characters and subplots further. As the Vikings themselves aptly say that there's next spring to plunder, siege of Paris is not meant to be the one loot to solve their problems, but a venture for discovery and footing for power.

    A few notable performances by the patriarch roles. Ragnar, Rollo and Bjorn have their moments in spotlight. As Ragnar is injured, Bjorn does most of the dealing and negotiation. Alexander Ludwig looks strong and his character has grown in the season. While he's still under Ragnar's shadow, he has delivered good quality to lead, perhaps a prospect for next season. Rollo is always a strong presence in the show and even though he hasn't developed much beyond his lost this season or charging with bare chest, he might find himself with more paths.

    Vikings conquest is a battle of attrition, plunders and problems mount as they sail back and forth between the richer lands. As they carry scars and treasures The Vikings should sail to a finer upcoming season.
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      • April 23, 2015 (United States)
    • Language
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