Ep. 19: Thorfinn defeats Thorkell in a duel, leading Canute to declare war on King Sweyn.
Thorfinn suffers injuries from Thorkell but receives medical care from Askeladd. Thorkell reveals his familial connection to Thorfinn, explaining that his brother Sigvaldi gave him Helga, and that Thors, presumed dead after Hjörungavágr, actually left the Jomsvikings with her. The fight resumes until Askeladd blinds Thorkell, allowing Thorfinn to gouge out an eye and win the duel. Thorkell halts his men from killing Thorfinn, acknowledging the victory. Canute arrives and informs Thorkell that King Sweyn has chosen Harold as successor, leaving Canute with no value as a hostage. Resolute, Canute announces his march against the king at Gainsborough. Both Askeladd and Thorkell agree to support his campaign, shifting their allegiance to Canute’s cause.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 23 · Sweyn Announces Welsh Campaign While Thorfinn Faces Imprisonment and Leif Offers Escape