‘Vikings’ season 5 theory: Only Ivar can kill Lagertha

“Vikings” season 5 might see the death of Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick). Speculations are doing the rounds from quite a long time about her death, especially after the Seer (John Kavanagh) told her that she would die in the hands of Ragnar’s (Travis Fimmel) son. The Seer didn’t mention who that would be. Ivar (Alex Hogh Andersen) is most likely to kill Lagertha, and here’s why.

In “Vikings” season 4 episode 16 titled “Crossings,” Lagertha asks the Seer if one of Ragnar’s sons will kill her, and he says, “yes.” It isn’t clear when she would die. However, it seems that her end is near.

Out of the Lothbrok brothers, Ivar has the highest chance of killing Lagertha. He wanted to avenge his mother’s death Aslaug (Alyssa Sutherland), who was killed by Lagertha to capture Kattegat and become the queen once again. However, the mission to avenge the death of his father was his priority then, and hence, he didn’t combat.

In “Vikings” season 5, Ivar would still be vengeful. Now that he has revenged his father’s death by killing King Aelle (Ivan Kaye) and King Ecbert (Linus Roache), he is likely to realise his old mission. "One day, I will kill you, Lagertha," he has threatened her. "Your fate is fixed!"

He was the closest to Aslaug. She was a major part of him. She taught him how to survive. He was deeply hurt when he learned that Lagertha killed her for the throne. Hence, his anger is growing day by day. It killed Sigurd (David Lindstrom), who apparently Ivar didn’t want to kill. (Read more on the link below.) Chances are high that he wouldn’t spare Lagertha at any cost.

Probability of other brothers, including Ubbe (Jordan Patrick Smith), Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) and Hvitserk (Marco Ilso) of killing Lagertha are low. Bjorn is off to Mediterranean. Furthermore, he is unlikely to kill his own mother. It might happen as a mistake, as what has been shown recently on the show.

It may not be Hvitserk. He admitted to Sigurd in the past that killing Lagertha would mean killing Bjorn as well, and he is no mood for that. He has apparently become closer to his half-brother during their time at the Mediterranean. He is least likely to be on the receiving end of a death blow. On the other hand, Ubbe has a fair chance of plotting against Lagertha. However, he isn’t as frenzied as Ivar.

Since a new challenge Bishop Heahmund waits for Ivar next season, he might not be able to head back to Kattegat. Lagertha’s death might be seen towards the end in the forthcoming season. Perhaps, it would be seen in season 6. Showrunner Michael Hirst has confirmed about season 6 already. (Read more spoilers on the link below.)

“Vikings” season 5 air date has not been confirmed as of now. However, Alex Hogh Andersen has revealed that it would be back on TV this year itself. (Read more on the link below.) The show airs on History channel in the US and on SBS One in Australia.

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