Introduced in Season 4, Alfred grows into a key player. Now a young king, he is wise beyond his years, devout, and strategic. Walsh-Peelo portrays Alfred as a calm foil to the Norse warriors—a ruler who wins through intellect, faith, and patience, not just force.
The breakout star of the later seasons. Ivar ascends as the primary antagonist, declaring himself a god and seizing Kattegat. His tactical genius is matched only by his cruelty and paranoia. Andersen’s performance—physically demanding, chilling, and charismatic—makes Ivar both terrifying and tragically human, especially in his complex relationship with his lover, Freydis. cast of season 5 of vikings
The famous WWE wrestler turned actor joins as a fierce, reckless Viking warrior who joins Björn’s Mediterranean expedition. Kjetill is loyal but violent, and Copeland brings physical presence and a gleeful brutality to the role. Introduced in Season 4, Alfred grows into a key player