The boys have their own stories to tell, and at this point, we watch Bjorn try to prove that reason trumps fear and intimidation. Vikings has become the story of Ragnar’s legacy as viewed through the actions of his sons and their impact on the world. He’s been long absent at this point, and now that it appears the world’s most famous shieldmaiden Lagertha may be withdrawing to the little farm she’s dreamed about of late, some viewers may need to re-evaluate their expectations. In the end, however, it appears the little village built and nurtured by Ragnar Lothbrok will, once again, become the focal point of the first half of the final season.įollowers of Vikings have had plenty of time now to come to terms with the fact that Ragnar Lothbrok no longer dominates the central story arc.
Noticeably light on action, “New Beginnings” follows two radically different brothers as Bjorn Ironside assumes control of Kattegat, and Ivar the Boneless meets his match in Russia.
The long wait has ended, and the final stage of Michael Hirst’s history inspired drama that began with a simple farmer and his wife so many years ago sets out to complete its tale.
