Ep. 18: Thorfinn fights Thorkell for Askeladd's fate while Canute embraces kingship after a spiritual awakening.
Aired on November 18, 2019
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Thorfinn engages in a duel with Thorkell to determine Askeladd's destiny. Meanwhile, Canute lies motionless in the snow, recalling a vision of Ragnar who apologizes for raising him as a son rather than a prince. Upon waking, Canute discusses love and discrimination with a priest, leading to a personal epiphany. He resolves to face his circumstances directly, calming the berserker Bjorn who was stabbed by Atli, one of Askeladd's men. Canute instructs the priest to treat Bjorn's wounds while he accepts the responsibility of becoming king. The duel continues as Thorkell kicks Thorfinn, sending him crashing into nearby trees.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 20 · Canute confronts King Sweyn at Gainsborough while Askeladd secures his safety through political leverage.
- Ep. 21 · Canute survives an assassination attempt while Thorfinn reunites with Leif and seeks revenge on Askeladd.
- Ep. 22 · Thorfinn and Askeladd engage in a duel where Askeladd discards his weapon and defeats Thorfinn before Canute intervenes.