: The episode features the first appearance of Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the warrior-bishop Heahmund, a character intended to serve as a foil for Ivar in subsequent seasons. Production Elements
The episode serves as the penultimate chapter of Season 4, setting the stage for the Great Heathen Army's major confrontation with the Saxons. [S4E19] On the Eve
is the nineteenth episode of the fourth season of the historical drama series Vikings , which first aired on January 25, 2017. The episode was written by series creator Michael Hirst and directed by Ben Bolt . Key Plot Features : The episode features the first appearance of
Vikings Season 4: Episode 19, On The Eve - Historia Magazine The episode was written by series creator Michael
: The episode features notable historical inaccuracies, such as Prince Æthelwulf leading the defense against the Great Heathen Army at a time when he would have historically been dead for several years.