Alfred’s older brother and the rightful king of Wessex. Aethelred is brave but less cunning than Alfred, and his relationship with the Danes is fraught. Cahill gives Aethelred a noble but doomed energy, leading to a shocking betrayal.
Introduced in Season 4, Alfred grows into a key player. Now a young king, he is wise beyond his years, devout, and strategic. Walsh-Peelo portrays Alfred as a calm foil to the Norse warriors—a ruler who wins through intellect, faith, and patience, not just force. cast of season 5 of vikings
Ivar’s love interest and later his wife. Freydis initially appears as a humble slave but becomes a figure of manipulation and tragedy. Agneson’s performance shifts from submissive to scheming, ultimately revealing Freydis as a woman seeking power and revenge. Alfred’s older brother and the rightful king of Wessex
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. Introduced in Season 4, Alfred grows into a key player