Where to watch Vikings Season 5 in Australia
Vikings season 5 is streaming in Australia on Netflix (subscription). You can also buy it on Fetch TV from $21.99.
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Availability checked 16 November 2026.
What happens in “The Departed (1)”
Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 5.
- It runs about 46 minutes.
- Directed by David Wellington and Joshua Zimmerman, written by Michael Hirst.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (60 votes).
Vikings trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
Play video: Vikings trailer
Cast and crew of this episode
- Directors
- David WellingtonJoshua Zimmerman
- Writer
- Michael Hirst
- Guest stars
- Linus Roache as King EcbertMoe Dunford as AethelwulfJasper Pääkkönen as Halfdan the BlackJosefin Asplund as AstridIda Marie Nielsen as MargretheJonathan Rhys Meyers as Bishop HeahmundJennie Jacques as JudithJohn Kavanagh as The Seer
Credits: TMDB.
More from Vikings Season 5
Every episode of Season 5Vikings episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.