Vikings

At the behest of King Horik, Ragnar assembles a small party to travel to Gotaland (modern day Sweden) to resolve a land dispute with the area’s leader, Jarl Borg. Ragnar’s renown precedes him and Jarl Borg is intrigued – has he found a new ally or is Ragnar just a puppet of the king? Meanwhile in Kattegat, with a plague taking its toll on the village, the people look to Lagertha to help appease the gods. MORE -LESS

and come to some kind of

What's your name?

This is not a small plot of land on which to grow turnips and onions.

but I was willing to lease the land back to the king during his lifetime?

Why don't you send one of your men back

I am frightened for my husband.

No, something far more important to you than that.

We shared the same women.

a great warrior.

We are traveling with Earl Ragnar Lothbrok.

Who is she, anyway, to put such a high price on her nakedness?

nor alone.

Will you come along, Aslaug?

from that tree of which no man knows

and the things we cannot hear.

Mm...

you are not going to die.

and I did not know them anyway.

Did the Seer not promise you more sons?

Well, he said...

Your brother will clearly not support me, but the question is,

The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away from his wife goes to make peace with the death of his unborn son. Lagertha, still reeling from her miscarriage, wants to find out from the gods if more sons are in her future. As the Vikings come together to sacrifice and give thanks to their gods, Athelstan discovers just how strong his Christian faith still is. MORE -LESS

In the Bible, it says that all sorrows will pass.

I would have taken you anyway.

For the gods in thanks for my new baby.

All...

Frey, lord,

Hail to the Aesir and the Vanir.

Who will bear me my son?

for what really happens here.

So when do we offer our sacrifices?

And this?

Athelstan, I want you to meet someone.

In fact, I can hardly believe my eyes

I offer you my fealty

a kingdom far larger, far richer,

of individual enterprise

But one day I will be a great man

If you weren't so stubborn and so drunk,

May the gods continue to favor you

he is making threatening noises.

That you were a priest,

No.

that the sacrifice of this man will not please the gods.

and withdraw their protection from all of us.

For the sake of my family,

Three Viking ships sail upriver towards the very heart of power in eastern England: the Royal Villa of King Aelle. Ragnar Lothbrok has come looking for ransom in exchange for peace. However, King Aelle has a different plan in mind for these northern heathens.

Aethelwulf? (LAUGHING)

If you paid them, they'd sing your praises too.

I hope so. I can't wait for Valhalla.

We tried for many years to have children but without success.

and could not bring herself to tell me the truth!

They're on us! Weapons!

I put it to you that it might be

In the meantime, let it be known

Sire, they are here.

if we agree to walk into his house, he can kill each and every one of us.

We are pleased you have decided to talk to us.

(AELLE GRUNTS)

Two thousand pounds in weight.

But first, you must return my brother.

That way, I can make peace with a friend and fellow Christian,

When I accepted that I should forget about myself

(CHUCKLING)

I didn't even know what the old fool was saying.

(NEIGHS)

Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson’s orders. The two men will come together face to face with a single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive.

He is old.

I was thinking about our boys,

I'll go.

Give me a sign...

Each man has two shields.

Waiting to see which one of us

Hail, Earl Ragnar!

You take me with you.

And feasting and drinking with the aesir

For that is our future.

Why have you agreed to grant Earl Haraldson

♪ now and Earl is felled by spears ♪

Old Put the body on the bench.

What are they doing?

♪

You will stay, or my father will hear of it.

Hail, Ragnar Lothbrok!

How can you be sure?

Midgardsormen, the world serpent,

But die from its venom.

In the Great Hall of Kattegat, a seer reads Earl Haraldson’s future and tells him that Ragnar Lothbrok searches for his death. The unanswerable question is whom do the gods favor more? As a man willing to defend his power and status to the death, Haraldson intends to take precautionary measures. Ragnar, his home and farm burned by the Earl is hurt but hidden safely away. He must now choose the path that will lead him back to his freedom. MORE -LESS

It matters because I have noticed that in your world,

I am less and less interested in escaping now.

learn that he is human after all.

Should we run?

(RAGNAR GROANS)

worthy only of death?

And if you come across his family,

Guest? You didn't tell me to expect a guest!

Here, let me.

and healing hands while we live.

It's an excellent match.

You have treated me with utter contempt.

He's here? (PANTS)

and a time for every matter under heaven.

Why did the gods keep me alive?

I often think about it.

because I have not seen a body.

They arm themselves and fight in the great courtyard.

So, how do you think it was made, priest?

(GASPS)

Where's Ragnar Lothbrok?

The Vikings head back to England to see what other treasures this new world has to offer. Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission… and also with Earl Haraldson's spy. After bloodshed on the beach, the Vikings choose the Sabbath to invade the town of Hexam and unleash a flood of violence and panic. In the midst of the terror, Ragnar and Lagertha discover that there are consequences for every action and Earl Haraldson is always watching. MORE -LESS

(Groans)

who attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne.

(Men laugh)

Kauko: I don't hear anything.

(Saxons murmur, frightened)

♪♪

(Grunts of effort, weapons clank)

(Horn bellows)

(Loot clatters and clanks, water splashes)

(Loot clatters and clanks)

(Men shouting, roaring, and screaming)

(Shouting and screaming fills the air)

(Weapons clash and clank)

You kept your word.

He must return soon.

Successful I hope,

Knut is dead.

and my agent on your voyage.

Lagertha: Ragnar! Ragnar!

You are the brother of Ragnar Lothbrok,

For building the boat, for sailing west.

Ragnar Lothbrok can give you nothing.

Don't you think it's time you stepped out from it

We are all aware of the sacred nature of our duty here.

It's easy to imagine

I don't think you would.

We have a witness to the killing.

No, lord. For a good reason.

Did you see Haraldson's face when he had to acquit you

Leif: Father.

A monastery in Lindesfarne is about to get a firsthand look at how the Vikings operate. In and out in a flurry of violence and terror, Ragnar and his crew raid the monastery for everything it contains, from treasure to monks who can be sold as slaves. Unable to ignore the riches this unsanctioned journey has returned, Earl Haraldson has no choice but to agree to let these warriors undertake a second trip out. The West has now been opened for the taking by Ragnar Lothbrok, and the world of the Vikings will never be the same. MORE -LESS

Oh! Fishing?

I am Ragnar Lothbrok.

(YELLING)

and found land and plunder, as you promised.

it was easy to take all of these things.

Surely we are entitled to some reward, and my crew...

Now, all the world can see

Why did you give everything away so easily?

How should he ever find out?

You can have whatever you want.

(LAUGHING)

- HARALDSON: What age are you, boy? - Thirteen.

You've already seen enough of this life, boy.

You landed in the kingdom of Northumbria.

And what are we to do with his customs?

Why not leave it to someone who has more experience of this journey,

But who is to be in charge?

I am with you.

The stage is set for the first journey west by Ragnar Lothbrok as he gathers a crew willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown. Earl Haraldson's paranoia reaches new heights as it becomes apparent that trust is hard to come by in this dark era.

You want us to join you in the boat?

He knows nothing about the new way of navigating.

Have you slept with her?

(CLANGS)

You listen.

that he really believed that I would give you to him?

(WOMAN GRUNTS)

Storm's coming.

(FLOKI LAUGHS)

"having seven heads and 10 horns."

(GIRL WHIMPERING)

Kauko, Leif, we have been persuaded by madmen and fools.

Oh, and here we are, lost,

(RAVENS SQUAWKING)

(SEAGULLS SQUAWKING)

Stay close.

- (STABBING) - (GROANS)

Why do they leave such treasures unprotected?

I believe they are the priests of their god.

In 8th century Scandinavia, Ragnar Lothbrok is a warrior and a farmer who dreams of finding riches by bucking the tradition of raiding to the east. Ragnar has been working in secret on a project that will turn the Viking world on its head. But first Ragnar must convince the leader of his community, the powerful Earl Haraldson, who is none too happy to share in the renown that this journey could bring to Ragnar if it's successful. MORE -LESS

Is that another way of saying you love me?

What do you want?

- What is that? - Now just listen.

Then you have drifted, and you must steer further south.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION)

MAN: Burn him!

You murdered my brother in cold blood!

Lord, you knew about that land.

MAN 1: Yes! MAN 2: Justice!

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION)

Now that's the end of the matter.

What do you know of it? Hmm?

You should be content with your lot.

are far below the workings and shapings of the gods.

It's the same with trees.

This is one.

So, what about our boat?

But will it be strong enough?

LOTHBROK: Hey!