Ep. 24: Askeladd reveals his true identity and kills King Sweyn during a tense confrontation.
Askeladd questions King Sweyn’s order to conquer Wales, arguing it is not worth the cost. Sweyn accepts this but forces Askeladd to choose between Wales and Prince Canute, demanding Canute’s head if he chooses the former. Askeladd insults the king, revealing his real name as Lucius Artorius Castus and claiming to be the legitimate heir to Britannia. He beheads Sweyn before Floki can intervene and fights the Danish soldiers alone. Canute realizes Askeladd acts to protect him, but Thorkell reminds the prince that Askeladd is his man. Canute steps forward and kills Askeladd with a stab to the heart. Thorfinn arrives to find Askeladd dying in his arms. Enraged at missing his duel, Thorfinn attacks Canute, who takes command of the Viking army and rule of England. Thorfinn is dragged away, dropping his knife as his journey flashes in the reflection.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 24 · Askeladd reveals his true identity and kills King Sweyn during a tense confrontation.