S5·E9 A Simple Story
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 9
- Air Date
- January 17, 2018
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- Director
- Daniel Grou
- Writer
- Michael Hirst
- Score
- 6.8/10 (42 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. In Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds.
Episode recap
In the television series Vikings, created and written by Michael Hirst for the History channel, the historical drama follows the adventures of the greatest hero of his age, Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior and farmer who yearns to explore the brutal and mysterious world of the Vikings. The series portrays a society where most Vikings were also farmers, fishermen, craftsmen, and traders, and possessed their own laws, art, and architecture.
Focusing on the episode titled A Simple Story from the fifth season, the army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. Meanwhile, in Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds.
The television series ran from 2013 to 2020. A sequel series, titled Vikings Valhalla, later premiered on Netflix on February 25, 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 9 of Vikings air?
Season 5, Episode 9 ('A Simple Story') originally aired on January 17, 2018.
How long is Season 5 Episode 9 ('A Simple Story')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.
What happens in Vikings Season 5 Episode 9?
The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle. In Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds....
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