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Vikings · Season 5

Vikings season 5 episode 2: The Departed (2)

Aired 29 November 201744 minRated TV-MA

7.4TMDB · 54 votesMark watched

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What happens in “The Departed (2)”

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 episode 2 of 20 of season 5, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 44 minutes.
  • Directed by David Wellington, written by Michael Hirst.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 (54 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
David Wellington
Guest stars
Moe Dunford as AethelwulfJosefin Asplund as AstridIda Marie Nielsen as MargretheJonathan Rhys Meyers as Bishop HeahmundJennie Jacques as JudithRebecca Grimes as Shield MaidenRichard McWilliams as Saxon ScoutTristan Heanue as Blacksmith

Credits: TMDB.

More from Vikings Season 5

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  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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