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Vikings S5E17 — The Most Terrible Thing

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Vikings•Season 5•Episode 17

The Most Terrible Thing

6.8/10 · 4,527 votesJan 9, 201946 min

Ranked #20 of 20 in Season 5•−0.9 vs season avg

An unexpected turn amongst the settlers leaves Floki powerless. King Alfred confronts Judith. In York, Bjorn must strike a deal with Harald. Wessex is once again threatened by a Viking force, but who will lead the Saxon army to defend the Realm?

Directed byHelen Shaver

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

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Director

Michael Hirst

Michael Hirst

Writer

Adam Behan

Adam Behan

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Most Terrible Thing" is episode 17 of Vikings season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 4,527 votes, ranking #20 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Helen Shaver and written by Michael Hirst, it aired on January 9, 2019.

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