Cast Of - Vikings Season 5

Season 5 of Vikings (split into Part 1 and Part 2) features one of the largest ensembles in the series, introducing new key players while concluding the arcs of long-standing characters. These actors appear in the majority of episodes across Season 5.

| Actor | Character | Role in Season 5 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Lagertha | The legendary shield-maiden and former Queen of Kattegat. She faces a brutal power struggle against Ivar and ultimately meets her fate at the hands of a rival. | | Alexander Ludwig | Bjorn Ironside | Lagertha’s son, now a restless explorer and warrior. He becomes a key leader, earning the nickname "Bjorn Ironsides" and vying for control of Kattegat. | | Alex Høgh Andersen | Ivar the Boneless | The cunning, ruthless, and disabled son of Ragnar. He becomes a self-proclaimed god and a terrifying military strategist, leading the Great Heathen Army. | | Marco Ilsø | Hvitserk | Ragnar’s son, torn between his brothers Ivar and Bjorn. He struggles with addiction, identity, and a deep spiritual crisis. | | Jordan Patrick Smith | Ubbe | The oldest surviving son of Ragnar (with Aslaug). He is a pragmatic, honorable leader who opposes Ivar’s tyranny and seeks peace through farming. | | Peter Franzén | King Harald Finehair | The ambitious, charismatic King of Vestfold. He allies with Ivar to take Kattegat but remains a wildcard, obsessed with becoming the first King of all Norway. | | Georgia Hirst | Torvi | A shield-maiden and Bjorn’s wife (later separated). She becomes a trusted advisor and warrior, loyal to Lagertha and Ubbe. | | Gustaf Skarsgård | Floki | The eccentric, spiritual boat-builder. He leads a group of settlers to a mysterious new land (Iceland), where he faces volcanic disasters and internal betrayal. | | John Kavanagh | The Seer | The cryptic, disfigured oracle of Kattegat. He provides prophecies until Ivar destroys him in a shocking scene. | Key Supporting Cast (Recurring) These characters have significant storylines in Season 5. cast of vikings season 5