The pragmatic, honorable son of Ragnar. Ubbe seeks peace and farmland, clashing with Ivar’s violent rule. He forms an alliance with the Saxon king Alfred and tries to unite Danes and Saxons. Smith brings a quiet strength and moral center to Ubbe, positioning him as a true successor to Ragnar’s dream of settlement.
The mysterious, disfigured oracle of Kattegat. Though he appears less frequently in Season 5, his cryptic prophecies continue to haunt Lagertha, Björn, and Ivar. Kavanagh’s eerie, mournful delivery remains a series highlight. Major New Additions Georgia Hirst as Torvi Previously a supporting character, Torvi becomes a central figure. A shield-maiden and mother, she serves as Björn’s partner and advisor. Hirst brings quiet resilience and a maternal fierceness, surviving battles, betrayal, and loss.
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.
