The struggle for power continues in "Vikings" Season 4. After the death of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), Ivar the Boneless (Alex Hogh Andersen) finds Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) seated on the throne his mother, Aslaug (Alyssa Sutherland), used to occupy. And, he wants to battle Lagertha for revenge.
Here is the synopsis for "Vikings" Season 4 Episode 16 titled Crossings: "Bjorn's fleet sails onward and launches a surprise attack; back in Kattegat, Lagertha continues in her quest for power."
Next week's episode will bring the spotlight back to Ragnar's first born, Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig), who is still on his way to the Mediterranean. However, it looks like the journey toward a new world will be rough. Soon, they will reach land and chaos will take place.
The promo shows Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard) telling Halfdan (Jasper Paakkoken) and Harald (Peter Franzen) that they have to kill him first before they lay their hands on these people. Moreover, a plan to get rid of Bjorn and, therefore, Ragnar's legacy is brewing.
The core characters of Michael Hirst's critically acclaimed historical drama are falling one by one and Lagertha might be the next to be killed. Hirst also stated that the Vikings are fueled by revenge and Ivar has plenty to avenge for. First, before he returns for Ecbert and Aelle, Ivar wants to battle Lagertha to gain back control of Kattegat and as a retribution for the death of his mother.
Hirst stated in an interview with Screener TV that revenge is the biggest motivator in the Viking world thus the viewers should expect that Ubbe, Hyitserk, Sigurd and Ivar are about to do something about that.
Ivar is unlikely to be killed in the following episodes considering how he still has a mission to avenge the death of his father and become one of the greatest "Viking" heroes in history. It will be between Ivar and Lagertha who will definitely go down.
Entertainment Weekly also relayed that Lagertha's attitude will change. According the report, Lagertha cannot believe he is dead, but her responsibility is clear and she must pick up the burden of rule, no matter the cost
However, Lagertha is not fazed by the threat to her life. The award-winning screenwriter explained that the shield-maiden is a real "Viking." Whatever fate she would have to face even if it is death caused by her own son's hands, Ragnar, she would accept it.
