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Vikings season 3 episode 1: Mercenary

Aired 19 February 201549 minRated TV-MA

8.1TMDB · 63 votesMark watched

Where to watch Vikings Season 3 in Australia

Vikings season 3 is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription). You can also buy it on Fetch TV from $21.99 and Prime Video Store from $19.99.

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What happens in “Mercenary”

Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex and this time they bring a group to colonize there. King Ecbert hosts the Norsemen and proposes a deal. Despite the misgivings of some of the other leaders, Ragnar leads his forces into battle once more, but this time as allies of Wessex.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 3.
  • It runs about 49 minutes.
  • Directed by Ken Girotti, written by Michael Hirst.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (63 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Ken Girotti
Guest stars
Jessalyn Gilsig as Siggy HaraldsonJefferson Hall as TorsteinJohn Kavanagh as The SeerAmy Bailey as Princess KwenthrithIan Beattie as King BrihtwulfLochlann Ó Mearáin as First NobleAaron Monaghan as BurgredCormac Melia as Ubbe

Credits: TMDB.

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