Vikings season 4 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Ragnar declares his intent to return to England, facing resistance from his people who feel betrayed by past actions. Bjorn Ironside plans his own journey, navigating political and familial complexities. Tensions rise among Ragnar's sons, especially involving Ivar's relationships and identity. Lagertha and Aslaug's strained dynamic influences the pre-voyage atmosphere. Ragnar, now a fallen king, struggles to gather a crew, resorting to bribery. Despite Aslaug's forewarning of a disastrous storm, Ragnar and Ivar set sail, with Ivar eager to prove his worth.

Full Episode S04E12 Recap

### Ragnar Prepares for England - Ragnar Lothbrok declares his intention to return to England. - He shares a map of the Roman Empire, expressing a desire to explore it. - Floki is building a new boat for the journey. - Hvitserk agrees to join Ragnar, along with King Harald and his brother. - Ubbe and Sigurd choose to stay behind to protect their mother, Queen Aslaug. ### The Struggle for Approval - Ragnar faces disdain from his people for his past actions. - His plan to raid England again is met with resistance and anger, especially from those who lost loved ones in previous raids. - Ragnar is condemned for his role in the destruction of the settlement and his apparent abandonment of his people. ### Bjorn's Ambitions and Family Dynamics - Bjorn Ironside plans his own voyage, navigating the complexities of traveling past Rollo's lands in Frankia. - Lagertha and Aslaug confront their shared history over Ragnar. - Tensions rise among Ragnar's sons, particularly involving Ivar and his relationship with a servant, Margrethe. - Aslaug and Lagertha's strained relationship is evident, with Lagertha disapproving of Aslaug's reign. ### Departures and Preparations - Bjorn receives ships from his mother, Lagertha. - Aslaug and Lagertha plan a sacrifice for the success of Bjorn and Hvitserk's journey. - A feast is held in Kattegat, where Ragnar's sons and other key characters interact and prepare for their respective journeys. ### Ivar's Conflict and Ragnar's Struggle - Ivar struggles with his identity and his relationship with Margrethe. - Ragnar, now viewed as a fallen king, desperately tries to gather a crew for his voyage to England. - He faces the harsh reality of his diminished reputation and has to bribe men to join him. ### Ragnar and Ivar's Departure - Despite warnings of a possible storm from Aslaug, Ragnar and Ivar set sail for England. - Ivar expresses his desire to prove himself beyond his disability. - The episode ends with the onset of a violent storm, putting Ragnar and Ivar's journey in peril.