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Vikings season 5 episode 17: The Most Terrible Thing

Aired 9 January 201946 minRated TV-MA

7.1TMDB · 40 votesMark watched

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What happens in “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?

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 17 of 20 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
  • It runs about 46 minutes.
  • Directed by Helen Shaver, written by Michael Hirst.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (40 votes).

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The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Helen Shaver
Guest stars
Jennie Jacques as JudithJack McEvoy as Helgi the LeanRoisin Murphy as ElsewithKristen Holden-Ried as EyvindElijah Rowen as AsbjornLulubelle Earley as JorunnDonna Dent as RafartaAnn Skelly as Ethelfled

Credits: TMDB.

More from Vikings Season 5

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  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20

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