Ingrid occupies Gunnhild’s throne during Hakon’s audience before the two women, and it’s the shieldmaiden’s willingness to provide a guiding hand for the younger woman who’s most recently captured her husband’s affections that offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for Kattegat. While there’s no questioning the impact of Bjorn’s solo ride onto the battlefield and the ensuing Rus retreat this move triggers, it’s the relationship between his wife Gunnhild and mistress Ingrid that speaks to his often overlooked charismatic energy. Vikings Season 6 Part One Recap: Making Kings, a Kattegat Killing, and the Rus Threat By Jamie Andrew Still, once the camera peers down from the heavens onto Bjorn’s supine, seemingly lifeless body, the decision to take this route ends up setting the stage for Ironside’s final heroic act. That said, “King of Kings” closes the book on the only son of Ragnar and Lagertha as Bjorn Ironside rises from the dead in a move that can be understandably viewed as a narrative cheat after experiencing the poignant scenes on the beach with Ivar. The decision to initially bypass longtime partner History in favor of an all-at-once release on Amazon Prime Video undoubtedly creates a bit of fan resentment, but being able to experience the series’ conclusion in a matter of days rather than months does have its benefits. Nevertheless, for a series that has often faced unrealistic fan expectations, there’s no way to ignore the realization that with the death of Lagertha, Vikings has finally become, for better or worse, the story of the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok. It’s been nearly eleven months since Vikings closed out the first half of its sixth and final season, but the Michael Hirst historical drama wastes no time seamlessly dropping viewers smack in the middle of the Rus effort to overtake Norway and further Prince Oleg’s ruthless power grab. “The man who could not die is buried here.”
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