'Vikings season 4' ending explained: Do the sons of Ragnar part ways?

The Vikings season 4 ending saw the end of one generation with the death of Ragnar and the rise of the next generation with his sons. Since their father’s death, both the sons of Ragnar have only had one mission which was revenge. Throughout the season, the sons who are very much like their father, trying to avenge his death. However, they try different approaches which lead to complicating things further for them. The Vikings season 5 further sheds light on several aspects of sons and thus the quest for revenge and expansion began with the end of Vikings season 4.

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Vikings season 4 ending explained

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The Vikings season 4 closed with the introduction of Heahmund, who is a religious man. This character left the viewers with several doubts as to his motives, which seemed unclear at the time. During the season, the main protagonist for the Vikings series, Ragnar, is shown to be badly wounded and in a bad state. He would eventually go on to die and his sons would set out to avenge his death, in different ways. During this time, Floki begins to train Ivar, one of the sons of Ragnar. He manages to turn him into a bloodthirsty Viking. As the seasons play along, a number of events take place throughout the run. Towards the end, however, the Viking army fights against King Aelle whom they brutally defeat.

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It is also revealed that Helga has been murdered and Floki finds her body. Devastated at the sight, he musters courage and buries her, giving her a more respectable ending. Meanwhile, the brothers argue with each other jovially as to who will kill their father’s murderer. The sons of Ragnar wait patiently as they eagerly wait to avenge the death of their father. It is later revealed that Bjorn makes a side deal with a mysterious character. Later, the brothers are anguished as they are denied the chance to kill their father's murderer and wish to punish the court and the country for dishonouring their father’s death. The arguments get heated to a point where Ivar throws an axe killing Sigurd. This forever divides the brothers.

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