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Vikings season 5 episode 4: The Plan

Aired 13 December 201744 minRated TV-MA

7.2TMDB · 51 votesMark watched

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What happens in “The Plan”

Guided by Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategises as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 4 of 20 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
  • It runs about 44 minutes.
  • Directed by Steve Saint Leger, written by Michael Hirst.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (51 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Steve Saint Leger
Guest stars
Moe 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 SeerPaul Reid as Mannel

Credits: TMDB.

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