Ep 6. The Message

In Vikings season 5 episode 6, titled "The Message," tensions continue to rise as the Saxons and Danes prepare for battle. King Alfred and Bishop Heahmund lead the Saxons, while Ivar and his brothers lead the Danes.

The episode begins with the Saxons receiving a message from their spy within the Viking camp, informing them that Ivar plans to attack the Saxons soon. The Saxons quickly prepare for battle, but Alfred is hesitant to take on the Vikings directly.

Meanwhile, in the Viking camp, Ivar is also receiving messages. He receives a message from Lagertha, who is now ruling her own kingdom, that she no longer wants to be allied with him. This news angers Ivar, who then receives a second message from an unknown sender, stating that there is a traitor within his own ranks.

As the two armies prepare for battle, a group of messengers from another kingdom arrive. These messengers bring news of a greater threat – a new army of invaders from the east are approaching, and they will stop at nothing to conquer everything in their path.

With this new threat looming, both the Saxons and Danes must decide whether to put aside their differences and join forces against the new enemy, or continue their own battles and risk being conquered.

Throughout the episode, there are several tense and emotional moments, as characters struggle with their own loyalties and beliefs. Relationships are tested, alliances are formed and broken, and the fate of two kingdoms hangs in the balance.

Overall, "The Message" is an action-packed and suspenseful episode of Vikings that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With the introduction of a new enemy, it sets the stage for even more drama and conflict to come in the remaining episodes of the season.