as King Harald Finehair, who aspires to be King of all Norway. Jonathan Rhys Meyers
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 of Vikings successfully balanced its legacy cast (Lagertha, Floki, Bjorn) with the rising generation (Ivar, Ubbe, Hvitserk) and bold new characters (Heahmund, Kjetill). The expanded ensemble allowed the show to juggle multiple storylines across England, Scandinavia, and Iceland, though some critics felt the cast size occasionally diluted focus. Nonetheless, the performances—particularly from Andersen and Rhys Meyers—kept the season compelling. 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. |
With Ragnar gone, the narrative spotlight follows his five sons as they clash over his legacy and the future of the Viking people. as King Harald Finehair, who aspires to be
as Bishop Heahmund, a warrior priest introduced late in Season 4. Supporting and New Cast Members Vikings season 5: Adam Copeland joins cast - IMDb
: The primary antagonist and tactical genius whose descent into madness and cruelty drives much of the season's civil war. The Sons of Ragnar (The Great Heathen Army
| Actor | Character | Significance | |-------|-----------|---------------| | | Bishop Heahmund | Major addition. A charismatic, warrior-bishop who fights for Wessex but becomes romantically entangled with Lagertha. | | Adam Copeland (WWE’s Edge) | Kjetill Flatnose | A fierce, loyal warrior who joins Floki’s Icelandic settlement and later becomes a ruthless leader. | | Kristy Dinsmore | Amma | A young slave who catches Ubbe’s attention and becomes his wife. | | Ida Nielsen | Margrethe | Former slave and Hvitserk’s lover; manipulates the brothers’ rivalry. | | Erica Durance | Queen Kassia | A minor but notable addition; Frankish queen who betrays Emperor Charles. |
: Caught between his brothers, Hvitserk’s loyalty is tested as he sides with Ivar, leading to a personal and psychological crisis. Returning Lead Characters