Ep. 15: Thorkell arrives in Gloucester while Askeladd plots to eliminate Prince Canute's guardian
Aired on October 21, 2019
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Thorkell arrives in Gloucester and discovers that English nobles are exhausted by conflict and willing to submit to Danish authority. Meanwhile, Askeladd's group is located by English soldiers, causing his men to fear their streak of fortune has ended. To secure his position, Askeladd commands Bjorn to assassinate Ragnar, the guardian of Prince Canute. He frames the murder as the result of a clash with English forces, aiming to make the prince a leader he can serve. This strategic move is intended to solidify Askeladd's influence over the young royal figure amidst the growing political tension and military uncertainty.
Episodes
- Ep. 11 · Thorkell outsmarts Danish soldiers while Askeladd uses fire to aid Thorfinn's capture of Prince Canute.
- Ep. 12 · Askeladd Receives Reinforcements From Gratianus During Ambush in Brycheiniog
- Ep. 13 · Floki Reports Danish Victory While Askeladd Navigates Welsh Territory With Canute
- Ep. 14 · Askeladd's men raid a Christian village during a harsh northern Mercia winter storm
- Ep. 15 · Thorkell arrives in Gloucester while Askeladd plots to eliminate Prince Canute's guardian
- Ep. 16 · Askeladd faces mutiny while fleeing Thorkell's pursuit along the Severn River
- Ep. 17 · Askeladd faces mutiny while Thorfinn races to save him from Thorkell
- Ep. 18 · Thorfinn fights Thorkell for Askeladd's fate while Canute embraces kingship after a spiritual awakening.
- Ep. 19 · Thorfinn defeats Thorkell in a duel, leading Canute to declare war on King Sweyn.