So the season is winding down with the finale next week. Strange turn of events. The Viking King is no statesman to say the least, just wants to consolidate his power by knocking off his rivals no matter the cost. Ragnar has 2 women to keep him in line: the Princess bride #2 who keeps popping out sons for him & the shield maiden ex who's his bloodlust equal in the battlefield & in statesmanship. Rolo's nursing serious wounds again. Bjorn has the hots for stepmom's slave chambermaid who is beneath his social station. Stepmom remedies this by announcing to all that said chambermaid is now a free woman. Mom Lagertha, upon hearing this pronouncement, is shown with a sizing up stare signifying to the audience "are you good enough for my son?". At the end of last night's episode the Viking King is speaking with Floki about Ragnar's removal (which has been on his backburner all season). Welcome to soap opera Viking style!