Season 5 of Vikings marked a major turning point for the series. Following the death of Ragnar Lothbrok in Season 4, the show expanded its scope into a full-scale civil war between his sons. The season is split into two halves (10 episodes each), introducing a wave of new major characters while retaining core survivors.
The underwent a massive transition as the series shifted focus from the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok to his ambitious sons . This season, which aired in two parts starting in 2017, featured a mix of returning fan favorites and significant new characters that redefined the power dynamics in both Kattegat and Wessex. The Sons of Ragnar (The Great Heathen Army Leaders) season 5 cast of vikings
| Actor | Character | Role in Season 5 | |-------|-----------|------------------| | | Lagertha | Former Queen of Kattegat; seeks to defend her throne against Ivar. | | Gustaf Skarsgård | Floki | Leads a group of settlers to Iceland, searching for the “Land of the Gods.” | | Alexander Ludwig | Bjorn Ironside | Ragnar’s eldest son; explores the Mediterranean and later becomes a key player in the civil war. | | Alex Høgh Andersen | Ivar the Boneless | Emerges as the main antagonist; a ruthless, brilliant strategist who proclaims himself a god. | | Jordan Patrick Smith | Ubbe | The pragmatic, loyal son who tries to balance peace with the Saxons but is dragged into war. | | Marco Ilsø | Hvitserk | Torn between brothers Ivar and Ubbe; struggles with identity and addiction. | | Peter Franzén | King Harald Finehair | Ambitious rival king; allies with Ivar to take Kattegat. | | Jasper Pääkkönen | Halfdan the Black | Harald’s conflicted brother; joins Bjorn’s Mediterranean expedition. | | Moe Dunford | King Aethelwulf of Wessex | Deals with the Viking invasions and a turbulent family life. | | Lothaire Bluteau | Emperor Charles the Bald | French ruler; plays political games with the Vikings. | Season 5 of Vikings marked a major turning