Lagertha leads her village’s response to the recent attacks but despite her best efforts, when the inevitable attack comes, the

Messengers arrive in Kattegat with news that presents Bjorn with a dilemma. As Bjorn attempts to do the right thing

Bjorn struggles with the responsibilities of kingship and finds he can’t rely on his mother, Lagertha; she has other plans. Ivar falls into the hands of Kievan Rus, and in their ruthless and unpredictable ruler, Prince Oleg, he may finally have met his match.