Another interesting plotline in the Vikings home turf is the escape of Floki, played by Gustaf Skarsgard. King Ragnar was not surprised with the development because he knows how good his long-time friend is in escaping detention.
While Ragnar was calm and compose with the situation, Floki is overwhelmed with fear as he fiercely sprints away from his home.
Ragnar’s eldest son by Princess Aslaug, played by Alyssa Sutherland, named Ubbe, played by Luke Shanahan, eventually tracks down Floki who was discovered to be hiding in the water. That prompted Ragnar to state that Floki, despite being great, was dragged back to Kattegat and that his Gods were not able to protect him.
King Ragnar eventually reveals to Floki that he has a wonderful punishment prepared for his friend which he said will go on and on, which turned out to be water torture.
Prior to subjecting Floki to water torture, Ragnar told Aslaug that he is frustrated with Floki because he refuses to reveal the reason why he killed Athelstan, played in the previous season by George Blagden. He then slapped Aslaug to the ground while saying that it is about loyalty and trust, which he believes is something that the Queen could not understand.