S5·E5 The Prisoner
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 5
- Air Date
- December 20, 2017
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Director
- Ciarán Donnelly
- Writer
- Michael Hirst
- Score
- 7.2/10 (44 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Floki returns to Kattegat. Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.
Episode recap
In the fifth episode of the fifth season of Vikings, titled The Prisoner, Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Elsewhere, Floki returns to Kattegat. Meanwhile, Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.
The historical drama television series Vikings was created and written by Michael Hirst for the History channel. The series tells the sagas and adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age, and transports viewers to the world of the Vikings. Created as a historical drama television series, the show is a co-production between Canada and Ireland.
The cast of the series features actors such as Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, Georgia Hirst, and Travis Fimmel. Characters appearing throughout the series include Ragnar Lothbrok, Rollo, Bjorn Ironside, Harald Finehair, and Ubbe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 5 of Vikings air?
Season 5, Episode 5 ('The Prisoner') originally aired on December 20, 2017.
How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('The Prisoner')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 48 minutes.
What happens in Vikings Season 5 Episode 5?
Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Floki returns to Kattegat. Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa....
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