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The series begins in 8th-century Scandinavia and follows , a restless warrior and farmer who believes there are riches to the west.
: Later seasons shift focus to the exploits of Ragnar’s sons—Bjorn Ironside, Ivar the Boneless, Ubbe, Hvitserk, and Sigurd—as they navigate power struggles and exploration in places like the Mediterranean and North America. Key Characters VikingsTV Show | 2013
(Katheryn Winnick): Ragnar’s first wife and a fierce shieldmaiden. The series begins in 8th-century Scandinavia and follows
(Gustaf Skarsgård): A gifted boatbuilder and devout follower of the Norse gods. Ivar the Boneless
(Travis Fimmel): A visionary farmer who becomes a legendary king.
The Vikings Wiki identifies several central figures from the series' inception: