Of Vikings Season 5 | Cast

as Hvitserk, the other sons of Ragnar whose shifting loyalties define the various power struggles. Peter Franzén

These actors appear in the majority of episodes across Season 5.

, who remains a central political figure in the English courts. Moe Dunford cast of vikings season 5

While the cast is talented, the writing in Season 5 spreads them too thin. With storylines split between Kattegat, England, Iceland, and the Mediterranean, the ensemble feels disjointed.

These characters have significant storylines in Season 5. as Hvitserk, the other sons of Ragnar whose

as Floki, who leads a group of settlers to Iceland in search of a "land of the gods." Jordan Patrick Smith as Ubbe and Marco Ilsø

as King Aethelwulf, whose reign in Wessex faces the relentless pressure of the Great Heathen Army. Adam Copeland (known as WWE's Edge) joined the cast as Kjetill Flatnose , a prominent member of Floki’s Icelandic expedition. Alicia Agneson as Moe Dunford While the cast is talented, the

Season 5 of Vikings is widely considered the show’s most transitional and controversial chapter. Following the departure of the show’s undisputed protagonist, Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), in Season 4, Season 5 was tasked with answering the question: Can the show survive without its star?

in the first half of season. 5 you find Beern in the midst of this chaos that was created by the brutal murder of his brother. so ... 3m Show all Actor Character Role/Description Katheryn Winnick Lagertha Queen of Kattegat and legendary shield-maiden. Gustaf Skarsgård Floki The eccentric boatbuilder who discovers a "land of the gods" (Iceland). Alexander Ludwig Bjorn Ironside Ragnar's eldest son, seeking his own destiny in the Mediterranean. Alex Høgh Andersen Ivar the Boneless Ragnar's ruthless and brilliant youngest son, a primary antagonist. Jordan Patrick Smith Ubbe Ragnar's eldest son with Aslaug, often seeking peace and settlement. Marco Ilsø Hvitserk Ragnar's son who struggles with his identity and loyalty between his brothers. Jonathan Rhys Meyers Bishop Heahmund A fierce warrior-bishop who becomes a foil and occasional ally to the Vikings. Peter Franzén King Harald Finehair A Viking king with ambitions to become the King of all Norway. Supporting & New Additions Adam Copeland (Edge) : Joins as Kjetill Flatnose , a brave warrior who joins Floki's expedition to Iceland. Ferdia Walsh-Peelo : Portrays Alfred the Great , the illegitimate son of Judith and Athelstan, rising to power in Wessex. Alicia Agneson : Debuts as Freydis , a former slave who becomes Ivar’s wife and advisor. Jasper Pääkkönen : Returns as Halfdan the Black , King Harald's brother who develops a close bond with Bjorn. Josefin Asplund : Portrays Astrid , Lagertha's lover and advisor who later becomes Queen of Norway. Jennie Jacques : Continues as Judith , the mother of Alfred and a powerful political figure in Wessex. Georgia Hirst : Portrays Torvi , a shield-maiden and mother who aligns with Lagertha and Bjorn