Vikings: Ivar star admits how and why he never judged character in unearthed interview

While Vikings was never meant to be faithful to real-life events, many of its characters have a counterpart in Viking kings and mythical warriors. The life and death of the real Ivan played out differently and probably for the better. The real Ivar the Boneless was also born with weak bones, a condition called osteogenesis […]

Vikings writer shares ‘pride’ for Lagertha star Katheryn Winnick: ‘Brilliant in the role’

Showrunner Michael Hirst has opened up on his proudest achievements as the sole writer for his hit History series, Vikings. Now that the popular medieval drama wrapped up on Amazon Prime last year, the creator has paid tribute to fan favourite shield-maiden, Lagertha (played by Katheryn Winnick). Vikings’ writer and creator Michael Hirst has shared […]

Vikings season 6: Lagertha star admits character wasn’t supposed to survive ‘Was ready to

Winnick’s character Lagertha was one of the many shocking deaths viewers saw in season six of Vikings. However, her’s was expected since a prophecy saw her death at the hands of one of Ragnar’s (played by Travis Fimmel) sons.  During a series six episode, Hvitserk (Marco Ilsø) was hallucinating as he had done for most of the season, and […]

Vikings’ Katheryn Winnick pens touching message to show following final series: ‘Proud’

Since Lagertha’s demise, Winnick has gone on to star in ABC drama Big Sky alongside the likes of Kylie Bunbury and Brian Geraghty. However, following the second half of season six’s release on Amazon Prime Video, the actor paid homage to her former role and everyone involved on the show. Taking to Instagram, Winnick shared […]

Vikings season 6, part 1 recap: What’s happened so far in Vikings series 6?

The final 10 episodes of Vikings will drop on Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday, December 30. Fans have been waiting for almost a year for part two to arrive on screens and thankfully Express.co.uk has a full recap of all the Vikings part one major plot points. What happened so far in Vikings series 6? WARNING: This […]

Vikings season 6 part 2: Will Igor ever become King of the Rus?

Vikings season six part two lands on Amazon Prime Video on December 30 and the story will pick up after the Rus battle. Prince Oleg (played by Danila Kozlovsky) had invaded Scandinavia along with Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh Andersen), and Oleg had taken his nephew Igor (Oran Glynn O’Donovan) with him. Oleg was always […]

Vikings spoilers: Aethelwulf star Moe details real reason character died by bee sting

For Vikings fans missing seeing Dunford on-screen as Aethelwulf, he’s made a return to the big screen in non-stop action thriller Knuckledust. Set in an illegal fight den, Dunford takes on the lead role of Hard Eight as he tries to brawl his way out before teaming up with a rather shifty-looking police task force. […]

Vikings plot hole: History viewers baffled by Hvitserk and Ivar error ‘Did they forget?’

Drugged and plagued by hallucinations of Ivar, Hvitserk killed shieldmaiden and fan favourite Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) after mistaking her for a serpent, a representation of his rival. However, some viewers were baffled when the pair shared a rather heartfelt reunion in the penultimate chapter of the first half of season six. In episode nine, Resurrection, […]

Vikings’ Katheryn Winnick announces huge awards nomination for series debut ‘So excited’

Fans of the popular historical series were distraught when they were forced to say goodbye to Lagertha (played by Katheryn Winnick) midway through Vikings’ first half of season six.  In episode six, Death and the Serpent, the brave shieldmaiden was struck down by Hvitserk (Marco Ilsø), who had succumbed to madness.  Her tragic death was […]

Vikings’ Travis Fimmel candidly reveals one thing he misses from show ‘Great relationship’

Fans are still waiting for the sixth season of Vikings to return after part one ended with a catastrophic cliffhanger. Episode ten left things on an ambiguous note with Bjorn Ironside (played by Alexander Ludwig) clinging to life following a surprise attack from Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh Andersen). There is still no word from […]