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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
Core Aired December 20, 2017 48 min ★ 7.2/10 · 44 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Ivar meets his match in Heahmund. Floki returns to Kattegat. Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa.

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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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