[s4e1] A Good Treason | 360p |

The biggest shock of the premiere comes from Bjorn Ironside. In a bold move to establish his own authority while his father is incapacitated, Bjorn publicly arrests Floki for the murder of Athelstan. This sets a dark tone for the season, as Floki is left bound in the town center to face judgment.

While Ragnar struggles at home, Rollo remains in Paris to secure his new position. In a move that justifies the episode's title, Rollo fully embraces his "treason" by slaughtering the Viking camp left behind, choosing his new life as a Frankish noble over his own kin. [S4E1] A Good Treason

Bjorn takes command, though his decision to arrest Floki is met with mixed emotions from a recovering Ragnar. The biggest shock of the premiere comes from Bjorn Ironside

The episode opens with the Vikings returning home after their massive raid on Paris. However, the victory is overshadowed by a dying King Ragnar. He is haunted by visions of Valhalla closing its doors to him, leaving him in a feverish state of spiritual and physical crisis. While Ragnar struggles at home, Rollo remains in