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Vikings S5E16 — The Buddha

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Vikings•Season 5•Episode 16

The Buddha

7.5/10 · 4,369 votesJan 2, 201944 min

Ranked #14 of 20 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

Bjorn achieves one of Ragnar's dreams. Ivar hatches a new plan while preparing for a divine arrival. In Iceland, a settler returns in a terrible state. King Alfred faces his greatest threat yet.

Directed bySteve Saint Leger

Written byMichael Hirst

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Cast9

Alex Høgh Andersen

Alex Høgh Andersen

Ivar Lothbrok / Ivar the Boneless

Gustaf Skarsgård

Gustaf Skarsgård

Floki

Jordan Patrick Smith

Jordan Patrick Smith

Ubbe Lothbrok

Marco Ilsø

Marco Ilsø

Hvitserk Lothbrok

Katheryn Winnick

Katheryn Winnick

Lagertha

Peter Franzén

Peter Franzén

King Harald Finehair

Alexander Ludwig

Alexander Ludwig

Bjorn Lothbrok

Georgia Hirst

Georgia Hirst

Torvi

Ferdia Walsh-Peelo

Ferdia Walsh-Peelo

Alfred

Crew3

Michael Hirst

Michael Hirst

Writer

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Steve Saint Leger

Director

Adam Behan

Adam Behan

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Buddha" is episode 16 of Vikings season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 4,369 votes, ranking #14 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Steve Saint Leger and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on January 2, 2019.

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