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'Vikings' Season 4 Spoiler News: New Nemesis For Ragnar Lothbrok Set To Arrive - Who Will It Be?
The first of many "Vikings" season 4 spoilers to come. The original History Channel TV series has bulked up for its fourth run by hiring three actors for intriguing roles, all of them labeled as regulars. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Finnish actors Peter Franzen ("The Gunman") and Jasper Paakkonen ("Frozen Land", "Secret Lives") as well as Dianne Doan ("Once Upon a Time") have been added to the show.
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'Vikings' Season 3 Episode “Born Again” Recap: Departing Actor Talks After His Character Was Killed Off; Where To Watch Him Next?
No one is safe - these are probably the words to be describe each "Vikings" season 3 episode that airs each week, especially after the last one titled "Born Again" was shown. Last season, the History Channel original TV series toned down with the killings of major characters. This year, however, two fan favorites bid the show goodbye. (Spoilers ahead) The latest casualty is Althestan (George Blagden).
'Vikings' Season 3 Episode Guide: How Will The Death Of [Spoiler] Affect Ragnar Lothbrok? Series Creator Michael Hirst Speaks
(Spoilers ahead) For the second time, "Vikings" offered another sad episode with the death of one more major character. After killing off Siggy (Jessalyn Gilsig) a few weeks ago, the History Channel original series treated its fans to another shocking turn for one character that has been in the show since day one. A lot of things happened in this episode titled "Born Again." There is the arrival of Kalf in Kattegat, Princess Judith almost getting executed in public and Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) cheating on his wife who just gave birth to their daughter. However, none of this is heavier, and depressing, than the death of Althestan.
'Vikings' Season 4 Is On With Four Episodes Still Left In Season 3; Series Creator Bares Out Plan For Next Year
There are still four "Vikings" season 3 episodes left and yet, History Channel has already approved a fourth run for the history-based TV series. This development comes at a time when "Vikings" is having a hard time attracting more viewers for its third run which sees Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) and Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) start their journey to conquer more lands in Europe.
'Vikings' Creator Michael Hirst Already Writing Story For Season 4 Even If There Are Still 5 Episodes Left For Season 3
Things are just getting more tensed in Kattegat and according to recent "Vikings" season 3 episode guide, the obstacles Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick), and others will face will continue. Speaking of continuation, it looks like fans can shrug off those struggles the main characters are going through for a moment. In an interview with Radio Times, series creator Michael Hirst said he is now working on the script for for the fourth season of the show. The better part of it? The new season will be longer than the usual.
'Vikings' Season 3 Premiere Episode Is Intense But The Rest Will Be Heartbreaking Says Series Creator Michael Hirst
"Vikings" Season 3 premiere episode featured an intense battle by the river, lots of death, and flirting. The episode titled "Mercenary" saw King Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) and his crew sail to Mercia to fight Brihtwulf with the aid of the latter's nephew Princess Kwenthrith (Amy Bailey) who was with Ragnar on the boat. Also on the other side is Kwenthrith's brother who she loves and was lucky enough that he was at a farther spot to escape the wrath of the Norsemen. The uncle died and it is a sign that in the next Vikings weeks, audience will see Ragnar force his way into other territories.
Ragnar To Invade America? Vikings Season 3 Premiere Episode Is Still Fresh But Series Creator Michael Hirst Has Plans For 4th Season Already
Vikings Season 3 premiere opened to great reviews. As reported earlier, the new season of the historical drama, an original series from History Channel, will see Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) and his men, and women, travel to far and richer lands like Paris. While the third season is still young, series creator Michael Hirst already has plans if ever it gets renewed.