Vikings TV Series Season 3

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8 Feb 2024

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Season 3 of "Vikings":

Episode 1: "Mercenary"
Lagertha consults the Seer, inquiring about the possibility of having another child. The Seer, despite looking far into the future, cannot see another child for Lagertha. Curious, Lagertha wants to know what the Seer sees. The Seer responds with visions of a harvest celebrated with blood, a cunning trickster stabbing her, a city made of marble, and a boiling, foaming ocean. Lagertha then asks about her death, to which the Seer cryptically suggests that another day might come when he could reveal that information.
Ragnar and Bjorn overlook Kattegat. Ragnar expresses his desire to return to Wessex to claim the lands promised by King Ecbert. However, Bjorn wants to fight and raid. Ragnar questions his son, asking what he is fighting for, and Bjorn points to Kattegat, stating he sees the power of a king. Ragnar warns him about the allure and corrupting influence of power, stating that power attracts the worst and corrupts the best. Ragnar tells Bjorn that he doesn't desire power.
In Hedeby, Lagertha asks Kalf to join her in Wessex. Kalf refuses, expressing his desire for fame but also emphasizing the need for someone to look after Lagertha's lands and interests. Lagertha admits that Kalf has earned her trust over the past year. Changing the subject, Lagertha reveals another marriage proposal she received. She wonders why Kalf, who is almost indispensable to her, hasn't made a move. Kalf suggests that people might think he has greater ambitions, which wouldn't benefit either of them. He also mentions that Einar still harbors hatred towards him and is inciting a rebellion against him.
In Kattegat, Þórunn dreams of going to England. Bjorn opposes the idea, citing Þórunn's training with Lagertha. Despite Bjorn's concerns about her possibly carrying his child, which could be lost in a battle, Þórunn insists on going to Wessex.
Ragnar, playing with his sons Ubbe, Hvitserk, and Sigurd, is interrupted when Aslaug enters, carrying Ivar. Aslaug's presence halts the game.
In Wessex, Ecbert continues his relationship with Judith. Meanwhile, Aethelwulf fights to support Queen Kwenthrith in Mercia. Kwenthrith suspects betrayal from Ecbert and doesn't trust him. Aethelwulf tries to convince her.
Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets arrive in Wessex. King Ecbert meets them and offers a deal. He proposes letting the Vikings settle on lands he claims to own in exchange for their help in attacking Mercia and placing Kwenthrith on the throne. Some Viking leaders oppose the offer, but Ragnar accepts.
Ragnar and Lagertha, now allies with Wessex, attack Mercia. The Mercian army waits on the other side of the river. Ragnar sends a man to measure the river's depth, and upon confirmation, he calls for his warriors to cross. The Mercian army rains arrows on the Vikings, who use shields for protection. Once across the river, the Vikings engage in a brutal battle with the Mercians. Ragnar kills a Mercian soldier, while Floki kills another. Lagertha wounds one Mercian soldier but gets stabbed by another. Bjorn comes to his mother's aid, rescuing her and taking her to safety. The battle concludes with a victory for the Vikings.

Episode 2: "The Wanderer"
Lagertha and Athelstan assist in establishing a Viking village in Wessex. Ragnar makes a peace agreement with King Ecbert and tells him about the wealth of Paris. Floki becomes uncomfortable with Ragnar's trust in Athelstan.
A mysterious wanderer arriving in Kattegat brings to mind warnings from prophecies. Aslaug believes he is a divine being and sleeps with him. Bjorn declares his love for Porunn and wants to marry her. Rollo blames himself and turns to alcohol after Siggy's death.
The wanderer named Harbard shows interest in the women and children in Kattegat. Ivar feels his pain decrease with Harbard's touch. Helga realizes that her daughter, Angrboda, has died and blames Harbard. Harbard leaves Kattegat, leaving Aslaug alone.

Episode 3: "Warrior's Fate"
Ragnar establishes a friendship with King Ecbert, who visits the Viking village in Wessex. Ecbert convinces Ragnar to join the war against Mercia. Ragnar, accompanied by Ecbert's son Aethelwulf, travels to Mercia. Lagertha stays in Wessex and becomes closer to Athelstan.
In Kattegat, Harbard continues to attract the attention of the women. Siggy questions his true identity and confronts him. Harbard tells Siggy that he is Odin and throws her into the sea. Siggy drowns along with the spirits of Ragnar's deceased daughters.
In Paris, King Charles takes precautions against the possibility of a Viking attack. His daughter, Princess Gisla, criticizes her father's weakness and demands courage to defend the city. Count Odo proposes marriage to Gisla, but she rejects him.

Episode 4: "Scarred"
The episode begins with the Wessex-Viking forces returning home victorious. Ragnar angers Floki by forming an alliance with Ecbert. Floki believes Ragnar has betrayed his gods and left him alone. He also claims that Ragnar is trying to replace Athelstan after his death. While Ragnar remains patient with Floki, he questions his loyalty.
Princess Kwenthrith makes political moves in Wessex to solidify her power. She poisons the lords loyal to her and seizes their lands. Additionally, she gives birth to a son, Magnus, claiming Ragnar as the father. Ragnar denies this, but doesn't disrupt Kwenthrith's game.
In Kattegat, Harbard attracts the attention of women. Aslaug believes he is a god and that he alleviates Ivar's pain. Harbard engages in a relationship with Aslaug but also becomes involved with Siggy's daughters, Thyri, and Helga, Aslaug's servant, creating jealousy and rivalry among the women. Harbard eventually departs from Kattegat, leaving Aslaug alone.
Towards the end of the episode, Ragnar prepares to attack Paris. He assigns Floki the task of building ships but makes it clear that he doesn't trust him. Floki senses that Ragnar has set a trap for him but cannot prove it. Ragnar manipulates Floki to keep him under control.

Episode 5: "The Usurper"
In Paris, King Charles takes precautions against the Viking attack. Princess Gisla believes her father is weak and incapable of defending the city. Additionally, she shows interest in Ragnar's brother Rollo. Although Rollo is also fond of Gisla, he declares that he will fight alongside Ragnar.
Meanwhile, in Kattegat, Harbard has left Aslaug alone. Aslaug hopes for his return, but Siggy's daughters, Thyri and Helga, are angry with her. Thyri accuses Harbard of assaulting her, while Helga believes he is lying. In the meantime, Siggy realizes that Harbard is actually Loki. Siggy claims that Harbard gave her a test, and she failed.
Towards the end of the episode, Ragnar and the Vikings launch an attack on Paris. The ships built by Floki advance on the Seine River. The walls of Paris rise before the Vikings. Ragnar is determined to conquer Paris, and the episode concludes with the beginning of the Viking attack.

Episode 6: "Born Again"
In Paris, King Charles takes precautions against the Viking attack. Princess Gisla believes her father is weak and incapable of defending the city. Additionally, she shows interest in Ragnar's brother Rollo. Rollo, however, admires Gisla but declares that he will fight alongside Ragnar.
In Kattegat, Kalf arrives and proposes to Lagertha. Lagertha rejects him but shares a bed with him. Kalf believes Lagertha will not betray him, but Lagertha is determined to kill him.
Porunn and Judith give birth. Porunn delivers Bjorn's daughter Siggy but feels ugly due to a scar on her face. Although Bjorn tries to console her, Porunn rejects him. Judith gives birth to Athelstan's son Alfred, but Ecbert punishes her for committing adultery. Ecbert cuts off Judith's ears but later forgives her. Ecbert accepts Judith as his son Aethelwulf's wife but secretly desires to be with her.
Ragnar and the Vikings launch an attack on Paris. The ships built by Floki advance on the Seine River. The walls of Paris rise before the Vikings. Ragnar is determined to conquer Paris, and the episode concludes with the beginning of the Viking attack.

Episode 7: "Paris"
Ragnar devises an attack plan to breach the walls of Paris. The plan involves Viking ships advancing on the river, approaching the city gates, and soldiers climbing the walls. Ragnar believes this plan will succeed, but Floki claims that the gods have shown him another path.
Lagertha questions her relationship with Kalf. Kalf proposes marriage to Lagertha, but Lagertha is suspicious of his true intentions. Lagertha fears betrayal from Kalf and considers killing him.
Floki attempts to fulfill the task given to him by the gods. He starts digging a tunnel to weaken Paris's defenses. However, the tunnel collapses, trapping Floki underground. Floki believes the gods are punishing him and loses his loyalty to Ragnar.
In Paris, Count Odo and Princess Gisla prepare for the Viking attack. Odo strengthens the city's defenses with new weapons and traps. Gisla prays to boost morale and refuses to abandon the city.
The Viking fleet reaches Paris and launches the attack. The ships approaching the city gates come under fire from French archers and catapults. Some ships sink while others reach the city walls. Viking soldiers begin climbing the walls but encounter resistance from French soldiers. Many Viking soldiers are killed or wounded.
Ragnar climbs the walls of Paris but gets injured and falls. Injured, Ragnar returns to his ship, and it's uncertain whether he survives. The episode ends with Ragnar's eyes closing.

Episode 8: "To the Gates!"
While Ragnar lies injured on his ship, Floki believes that the gods have betrayed him. Lagertha agrees to marry Kalf but kills him on their wedding day. In Paris, Princess Gisla proposes marriage to Rollo, but Rollo wishes to remain loyal to his brother Ragnar. In the episode's conclusion, Ragnar enters the city by feigning death and kidnaps French King Charles.
Ragnar arranges to be placed in a coffin and sent to the city for burial. Inside the coffin, he holds Athelstan's cross and talks to him. After entering the city, he opens the coffin and takes French King Charles hostage. Ragnar demands a large ransom for the Vikings to leave Paris, and the king agrees, releasing him.
Floki, believing the gods betrayed him, rejoices at Ragnar's death. However, when he learns Ragnar is alive, he is shocked and realizes Ragnar will not forgive him. Fearing Ragnar will kill him, Floki attempts to escape but gets caught and chained.
Lagertha agrees to marry Kalf but kills him on their wedding day. Lagertha hasn't forgotten Kalf's betrayal and taking her lands. She avenges herself by stabbing Kalf and reclaiming her lands.
In Paris, Princess Gisla proposes marriage to Rollo, thinking he is a brave and strong warrior who can protect France from the Vikings. Rollo rejects Gisla's proposal, wanting to remain loyal to his brother Ragnar. However, Ragnar advises Rollo to stay in Paris, marry Gisla, and change the fate of the Vikings.

Episode 9: "Breaking Point"
Ragnar struggles with his wounds and the ghost of Athelstan. Athelstan tells him that Paris is the city of God and that Vikings will never take it. Ragnar, however, refuses to believe and argues with him.
Rollo, Lagertha, and Kalf launch a second attack on Paris, attempting to seize a large wooden bridge. The French respond with a war machine they call a trebuchet. The trebuchet hurls flaming stones, setting Viking ships and soldiers on fire. Frightened by the devastation caused by the trebuchet, Floki flees.
Bjorn climbs the walls of Paris, killing a French soldier but getting injured by others, forcing him to retreat. He returns to his father, telling him that they cannot take Paris. Ragnar encourages him not to give up.
In Wessex, Ecbert continues his relationship with Judith. Meanwhile, Aethelwulf fights to support Queen Kwenthrith in Mercia. Kwenthrith suspects Ecbert of betrayal and doesn't trust him. Aethelwulf tries to convince her.
Harbard returns to Kattegat and becomes close to Aslaug. Siggy, suspicious of Harbard, tries to uncover his true identity. Harbard claims to be a god, but Siggy is skeptical and tests him.
Ragnar plans to enter Paris by playing dead. The Parisians rejoice upon hearing the news of his death. A coffin carrying Ragnar's body is brought to the gates of Paris.

Episode 10: "The Dead"

The episode begins with the scene where Ragnar plays dead to enter Paris. After plundering Paris, Ragnar releases the Emperor and takes gold and silver as ransom. Rollo marries Gisla and stays in Paris. While lying on his deathbed on the ships, Ragnar sees the ghost of Athelstan. Athelstan urges Ragnar to convert to Christianity and join him in heaven. In a near-death confession, Ragnar admits that Floki killed Athelstan. In Wessex, King Ecbert seizes control of Mercia and declares Judith's son Alfred as a divine child. In Kattegat, Lagertha kills Kalf and regains the earldom. Bjorn leaves Porunn and gets together with Torvi.

The third season of the Vikings series narrates Ragnar Lothbrok's dream of conquering Paris and its consequences. Throughout the season, Ragnar encounters betrayal, intrigue, war, love, disease, and death both in his own kingdom and foreign lands. In the season finale, Ragnar's feigned death to enter Paris surprises both his friends and enemies. However, Ragnar's true intentions and destiny will unfold in the next season. Vikings Season 3 offers an exciting and captivating adventure, blending historical and mythological elements.