King Ecbert is a fictional character portrayed by Linus Roache in the TV series Vikings.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Invasion (season 2), they were 50 years old.
They appear in 33 episodes out of a total of 89 aired and have accumulated 21415 positive votes.
The character of King Ecbert is mainly associated with Ragnar Lothbrok.
Episodes33
Invasion
episode S2.E2 march 2014Four peaceful years have since passed with Ragnar as Earl. The time has come for an unlikely alliance to band together in pursuit of a common goal - a new raid on England. A storm pushes the Viking fleet to a new destination, and on the beaches of Wessex, Ragnar and his men may have met their match.
Treachery
episode S2.E3 march 2014The Wessex Viking raid is in full swing and King Ecbert finds himself facing an entirely new kind of foe. While Ragnar races to dominate in the West, Jarl Borg has his own plans in store for the future of Kattegat.
Eye for an Eye
episode S2.E4 march 2014A meeting between two great men may pave the way for future compromise as Ragnar and Ecbert come face to face. Jarl Borg now rules Kattegat and with an iron fist and Rollo must now become the leader his people need in Ragnar's absence.
Answers in Blood
episode S2.E5 march 2014Lagertha and Ragnar unite once again; Aslaug must face the truth of her prophecies; Athelstan struggles to define his faith; Bjorn must once again make a choice.
Unforgiven
episode S2.E6 april 2014King Horik returns to Kattegat with a surprising proposition for Ragnar; Lagertha runs into a less than enthusiastic homecoming from her new husband; Athelstan becomes confidant to King Ecbert.
Blood Eagle
episode S2.E7 april 2014Ragnar and King Horik clash over differences; King Aelle arrives in Wessex; Ecbert has an eye on a new alliance.
Boneless
episode S2.E8 april 2014Princess Aslaug's latest prophecy comes to fruition; Ragnar and Horik have very different ideas about the true purpose of their trip to Wessex.
The Choice
episode S2.E9 april 2014Ragnar's warriors march on to King Ecbert's villa and are met with a vicious surprise.
Mercenary
episode S3.E1 february 2015Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex but this time they bring settlers.
The Wanderer
episode S3.E2 february 2015Lagertha and Athelstan help to set up the Viking settlement; a mysterious wanderer turns up.
Warrior's Fate
episode S3.E3 march 2015King Ecbert visits the developing Viking settlement as the first harvest is sown.
Scarred
episode S3.E4 march 2015There is bitterness in the camp, Floki is angry over the alliance with Ecbert.
The Usurper
episode S3.E5 march 2015The fleet returns to Kattegat to discover tragic circumstances await.
Born Again
episode S3.E6 march 2015Preparations for the Paris raid pick up speed, and Rollo thinks about the Seer's prophecy.
Paris
episode S3.E7 april 2015The Viking fleet causes panic in Paris; the Emperor Charles declares he will remain in the city.
Breaking Point
episode S3.E9 april 2015The Vikings hit Paris with a second assault; Emperor Charles has to make a difficult decision.
Kill the Queen
episode S4.E2 february 2016Ragnar and Floki are still at odds; Rollo makes great attempts to win over his new bride, Princess Gisla; Bjorn's survival skills are put to the test; King Ecbert sets the task for his son Aethelwulf to rescue Queen Kwenthrith.
Mercy
episode S4.E3 march 2016Ragnar tells Floki he has to pay a heavy price for his actions. Rollo finds an ally in Count Odo. Bjorn Ironside finds more than he bargained for in the wilderness.
Yol
episode S4.E4 march 2016Ragnar gets to know the new slave woman while Rollo reveals his ambitions to his wife. Bjorn meets an unexpected warrior on his way home.
Promised
episode S4.E5 march 2016Halfdan the Black arrives in Kattegat. Floki reveals a secret to Finehair. Ragnar and Yidu become closer. Meanwhile Lagertha settles a score.
What Might Have Been
episode S4.E6 march 2016Ragnar reveals his plan to raid Paris again, and although the fleet is storm-tossed as it sets out, the challenge lies in Frankia where Rollo awaits. Meanwhile, Ecbert dispatches Aethelwulf and Alfred on a pilgrimage to Rome.
The Profit and the Loss
episode S4.E7 march 2016Now aware that Rollo has betrayed him, Ragnar carries out his plan of attack, which has dire consequences. Ecbert is given an offer from Prince Wigstan of Mercia. Harbard causes a stir with the women of Kattegat.
Portage
episode S4.E8 april 2016After facing defeat on the river, Ragnar refuses to retreat, prompting him to change his methods of attacking Paris. Count Odo's plot against Charles and Rollo backfires. Ecbert now rules Mercia, which dissatisfies Kwenthrith.
Death All 'Round
episode S4.E9 april 2016The Vikings finally reach the river. Aethelwulf and Alfred reach Rome. Erlendur makes his move against Bjorn. Sigurd makes a shocking discovery in Kattegat. Ecbert is crowned king in Mercia.
Two Journeys
episode S4.E13 december 2016Ragnar and Ivar face a difficult decision in regards to their crew; Bjorn has an unexpected reunion.
In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning
episode S4.E14 december 2016Lagertha attempts to fulfill a long-held ambition; Ragnar negotiates an unexpected concession from King Ecbert.
All His Angels
episode S4.E15 december 2016King Aelle can't hide his pleasure when Ragnar arrives in a cage and shows him no mercy.
Crossings
episode S4.E16 january 2017Bjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack. Back in Kattegat, Lagertha continues in her quest for power.
The Great Army
episode S4.E17 january 2017The Great Army is gathering in Kattegat, as Lagertha is saved by Bjorn Ironside from the hands of Ragnar's sons. Rollo is establishing the kingdom of Normandie as a safe-heaven for all vikings in search for land.
Revenge
episode S4.E18 january 2017Ragnar's plan comes to fruition; the Viking army lands on the coast of Northumbria.
On the Eve
episode S4.E19 january 2017The Viking army causes panic in the English countryside as King Ecbert and Aethelwulf plan the defense of the Kingdom of Wessex.
The Reckoning
episode S4.E20 february 2017Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan; Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.
The Departed Part 1
episode S5.E1 november 2017Guided by Bishop Heahmund's visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategizes on his own as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he is a trader and not a raider.
- Invasion
- Treachery
- Eye for an Eye
- Answers in Blood
- Unforgiven
- Blood Eagle
- Boneless
- The Choice
- Mercenary
- The Wanderer
- Warrior's Fate
- Scarred
- The Usurper
- Born Again
- Paris
- Breaking Point
- Kill the Queen
- Mercy
- Yol
- Promised
- What Might Have Been
- The Profit and the Loss
- Portage
- Death All 'Round
- Two Journeys
- In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning
- All His Angels
- Crossings
- The Great Army
- Revenge
- On the Eve
- The Reckoning
- The Departed Part 1
Best moments10
- Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings' battle master plan; Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own.
- The fleet returns to Kattegat to discover tragic circumstances await.
- Lagertha attempts to fulfill a long-held ambition; Ragnar negotiates an unexpected concession from King Ecbert.
- Now aware that Rollo has betrayed him, Ragnar carries out his plan of attack, which has dire consequences. Ecbert is given an offer from Prince Wigstan of Mercia. Harbard causes a stir with the women of Kattegat.
- King Ecbert visits the developing Viking settlement as the first harvest is sown.
- After facing defeat on the river, Ragnar refuses to retreat, prompting him to change his methods of attacking Paris. Count Odo's plot against Charles and Rollo backfires. Ecbert now rules Mercia, which dissatisfies Kwenthrith.
- The Vikings finally reach the river. Aethelwulf and Alfred reach Rome. Erlendur makes his move against Bjorn. Sigurd makes a shocking discovery in Kattegat. Ecbert is crowned king in Mercia.
- The Viking fleet causes panic in Paris; the Emperor Charles declares he will remain in the city.
- King Aelle can't hide his pleasure when Ragnar arrives in a cage and shows him no mercy.
- Lagertha and Athelstan help to set up the Viking settlement; a mysterious wanderer turns up.
- The Reckoning
- The Usurper
- In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning
- The Profit and the Loss
- Warrior's Fate
- Portage
- Death All 'Round
- Paris
- All His Angels
- The Wanderer