El Ultimo Reino 3x4 (ULTIMATE ›)

Even before Ragnar’s death, the Viking alliance is fractured. Cnut and Bloodhair are already plotting against each other and Ragnar, with Cnut using Æthelwold to clear his path to leadership. Episode Themes

The episode’s most significant event is the murder of Young Ragnar . Manipulated by Cnut, a cowardly Æthelwold sneaks into Ragnar's tent at night and stabs him to death in his sleep. Because Ragnar died without a sword in his hand, he is technically denied entry into Valhalla, a detail that becomes a major driving force for Uhtred and Brida in future episodes. El Ultimo Reino 3x4

King Alfred, whose health is visibly declining, continues to pressure his son Edward into a political marriage with the daughter of Lord Æthelhelm to solidify his legacy. Meanwhile, Edward's true love, Ecgwynn, is forced into a nunnery against her will. Even before Ragnar’s death, the Viking alliance is