Vikings: Season 4

2016 · 20 episodes · ★ 7.8

What Season 4 of Vikings

A ferocious battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo. The outcome will seal the fate of the two brothers.

20episodes

Feb 18, 2016premiered

Feb 1, 2017last episode

15.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 A Good Treason
Feb 18, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 7.7
A dangerously ill Ragnar returns to Kattegat, where his suspected death kicks off a scramble to succeed him. Meanwhile, Lagertha engages in a power struggle with her calculating, former second in command, Kalf. Rollo betrays his heritage and remains in Frankia. Floki pays the price for his brutality against the Christian priest.
Directing: Ciarán Donnelly · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Ben Robson, John Kavanagh, Huw Parmenter, Steve Wall
4x02 Kill the Queen
Feb 25, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
As Ragnar and Floki remain at odds, Rollo makes great efforts in Paris to win over his new bride, Princess Gisla. Meanwhile, King Ecbert sets the task for his son Aethelwulf to rescue Queen Kwenthrith.
Directing: Ciarán Donnelly · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: George Blagden, Moe Dunford, Jennie Jacques, Amy Bailey
4x03 Mercy
Mar 3, 2016 · 49 min · ★ 7.3
Floki learns of the heavy price he has paid for his actions. Rollo finds an unlikely ally in Count Odo. Bjorn has to fight a fierce opponent in the wilderness.
Directing: Ciarán Donnelly · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: George Blagden, Moe Dunford, Nathan O'Toole, Ben Robson
4x04 Yol
Mar 10, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
King Aelle goes to Wessex for Christmas and is not impressed with how family relations are developing. Rollo's future hangs in the balance.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Peter Franzén, Moe Dunford, Ben Robson, Jennie Jacques
4x05 Promised
Mar 17, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.2
There's an air of betrayal as those whom Odo trusts plot against him. Ecbert agrees to support Kwenthrith in Mercia. Pregnancy brings happiness to Lagertha and Kalf and a marriage is arranged.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Peter Franzén, Moe Dunford, Ben Robson, Jasper Pääkkönen
4x06 What Might Have Been
Mar 24, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
Ragnar declares another raid on Paris at the Thing in Kattegat. Ecbert also has a journey in mind as he dispatches Aethelwulf and Alfred on a pilgrimage to Rome.
Directing: Ken Girotti · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Peter Franzén, George Blagden, Moe Dunford, Nathan O'Toole
4x07 The Profit and the Loss
Mar 31, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.6
In England, King Ecbert's true ambitions are revealed as he plots to gain the crown of Mercia. The Vikings attack Paris with considerable force, but will Rollo's defenses be too much for them to overcome? Meanwhile, Harbard, the mysterious wanderer, returns and causes a stir amongst the women of Kattegat.
Directing: Ken Girotti · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Peter Franzén, Jasper Pääkkönen, Huw Parmenter, Ceire O' Donoghue
4x08 Portage
Apr 7, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.6
Defeat for the Vikings calls Ragnar's leadership into question as they evacuate their camp and move back down river. Ragnar remains inscrutable until he orders the fleet to beach at a cliff face and unveils an ingenious plan. Rollo and Gisla have news that strengthens Rollo's position at the French Court.
Directed by: Ken Girotti · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Peter Franzén, Jasper Pääkkönen, Jennie Jacques, Amy Bailey
4x09 Death All 'Round
Apr 14, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.5
The labors of the Vikings eventually bear fruit as, within sight of Paris, they re-launch their boats but this time along with some interesting structures that Floki has built. Aethelwulf and Alfred eventually arrive in Rome and honors are conferred by Pope Leo but relations are not so cordial in Wessex between King Ecbert and the disgruntled King Aelle.
Directing: Jeff Woolnough · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Peter Franzén, Moe Dunford, Jasper Pääkkönen, Jennie Jacques
4x10 The Last Ship Mid-Season Finale
Apr 21, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 8.2
A ferocious battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo. The outcome will seal the fate of the two brothers.
Directing: Jeff Woolnough · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén
4x11 The Outsider
Nov 30, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.4
Ragnar returns to Kattegat and formulates a plan to head back to Wessex, where he intends to right past wrongs.. Meanwhile, Lagertha plans a power play in Kattegat and Bjorn prepares to fulfill his long-held dream to explore the Mediterranean in a sleek new boat built for him by Floki.
Directing: Podz · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Josefin Asplund
4x12 The Vision
Dec 7, 2016 · 44 min · ★ 7.6
The Kattegat locals chide Ragnar that the gods have deserted him as he struggles to crew his voyage to Wessex. It's Bjorn who has charisma now as he prepares to fulfill his long-held dream to explore the Mediterranean in a sleek new boat built for him by Floki. By contrast, Ragnar must accept weathered boats and a crew he has bribed but when Aslaug foresees that the fleet will be lost in a vicious storm her warnings go un-heeded by Ragnar and her precious son, Ivar.
Directed by: Podz · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén
4x13 Two Journeys
Dec 14, 2016 · 46 min · ★ 8.0
Ragnar's fleet is shipwrecked and washes up on the Wessex coast, but without enough survivors to form a credible force, Ragnar and Ivar have a difficult decision to make. Rollo meets his Viking comrades again and can't resist the urge to join Bjorn's voyage, risking his marriage and his new Frankish identity. Ragnar too is taking a risk as he carries Ivar towards the Royal Villa in Wessex – throwing himself and his son upon the mercy of King Ecbert.
Directing: Sarah Harding · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén
4x14 In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning
Dec 21, 2016 · 45 min · ★ 7.9
Ragnar's faith is tested.
Directing: Sarah Harding · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Moe Dunford, Josefin Asplund
4x15 All His Angels
Dec 28, 2016 · 47 min · ★ 8.9
Ragnar's fate is decided.
Directed by: Ciarán Donnelly · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, George Blagden, Moe Dunford
4x16 Crossings
Jan 4, 2017 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Bjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack. Back in Kattegat, Lagertha continues in her quest for power.
Directing: Ciarán Donnelly · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén
4x17 The Great Army
Jan 11, 2017 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
The Viking army begins to gather in Kattegat. Lagertha must remain vigilant in the absence of her son, Bjorn.
Directing: Jeff Woolnough · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén
4x18 Revenge
Jan 18, 2017 · 52 min · ★ 7.9
Ragnar's plan comes to fruition. The Viking army lands on the coast of Northumbria.
Directing: Jeff Woolnough · Writer: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén
4x19 On the Eve
Jan 25, 2017 · 44 min · ★ 8.6
The Viking army causes panic in the English countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the realm.
Directed by: Ben Bolt · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén
4x20 The Reckoning Season Finale
Feb 1, 2017 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan. Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.
Directed by: Ben Bolt · Written by: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén