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Some viewers on IMDb complained that the episode felt rushed, skipping significant time without proper flow and stripping characters of their depth to move the plot toward the series finale.

One of the most praised aspects was Ivar’s evolution. In Russia, he meets Prince Oleg, a psychopath who acts as a reflection of Ivar's own past cruelty. Critics noted that seeing Oleg’s "monstrous inhumanity"—such as chaining his brother Dir like a dog—actually seemed to trouble Ivar, potentially humanizing him for the first time. "Vikings" Ghosts, Gods and Running Dogs(2019)

Fans expressed frustration with Bjorn's leadership, specifically his failure to foresee the trap set by King Olaf despite his decades of battle experience. Some viewers on IMDb complained that the episode

Reviewers from Den of Geek and Forbes highlighted several standout elements: Summary of Ratings Average Rating / Sentiment IMDb ~7

Critics noted that without Ragnar, the show often feels like it has "too many stars and no orbits," leading to a drifting sensation where it is hard to know which storyline is the true focal point. Summary of Ratings Average Rating / Sentiment IMDb ~7.2/10 (Mixed to Positive) TV Fanatic Highly Positive ("Solid episode with genuine surprises") Forbes