It’s not surprising that Magnus continues to struggle to find his place not only among his brothers but more importantly within the Viking community. Watching the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok during this campaign to topple Ivar from the throne provides keen insights into the strengths, weaknesses, and motivations of each. King Olaf’s eloquent retelling of this tale establishes a somber mood that forces us to acknowledge that the battle for Kattegat may, in fact, destroy the community we’ve come to know and love. In Norse mythology the prophecy of Ragnarok recounts the story not only of the cataclysmic end of the world, but of the end of the universe and the gods themselves. But let’s be honest no one wants Ivar to succeed. There’s no doubt that Ivar the Boneless has served as a magnificent antagonist, and Alex Høgh Andersen brings life to one of the most frighteningly complex characters of the series.
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