Fans of History channel’s Vikings are waiting for the arrive of the final season and have come to the conclusion that Ragnar Lothbrok (played by Travis Fimmel) could return to the show in some way.
The story currently focuses on Ragnar’s sons, Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) and Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh Andersen) but one of the show original heroes could be set for a comeback.
However viewers have speculated that if he does return, possibly in the form of flashbacks, his character will eventually be in store for even more heartbreak.
The speculation over Ragnar’s possible return began when the former King was seen alongside his on-screen son in an Instagram post on Alexander’s account.
“It would have been a deliberate choice by the director, perhaps just for the visual effect, but spilling red wine has traditional associations in the west, because it reminds us of blood perhaps.
“I wouldn’t have thought it was the Vikings’ usual picnic beverage. All credit to Travis Fimmel.”
Could the symbolism of the red wine suggest that Ragnar predicted the death of his one or both of his sons?
Perhaps Ragnar will return in a vision during the death scene of one of his sons, as their lives flash before their eyes?
The final season is sure to focus on the ensuing war between Bjorn and Ivar and it is possible that one of Ragnar’s sons will be sacrificed in the fight.
Alexander posted a picture of the duo eating a waffle and fans have taken this as a hint that the pair may have been filming scenes together.
Ragnar was tragically killed in season four of the show and it is unlikely the character would be resurrected in some way.
However he may appear in the form of a vision or flashback, offering his sons advice or confirming which side he would be on if he was still alive.
Fans have taken to Reddit to discuss potential storylines and have been re-watching episodes in order to help predict what could be in store for Ragnar and his family if he does return.
One thread begins with a scene from season four episode six where Ragnar is remembering his family and throughout the clip there are moments where red wine is being spilled which some viewers believe to be a hint for storylines to come.
One user, Blackletterdragon, wrote: “It’s interesting that Ragnar is triggered (in his drugged state) by the spilling of red wine.
“It would have been a deliberate choice by the director, perhaps just for the visual effect, but spilling red wine has traditional associations in the west, because it reminds us of blood perhaps.
“I wouldn’t have thought it was the Vikings’ usual picnic beverage. All credit to Travis Fimmel.”
Could the symbolism of the red wine suggest that Ragnar predicted the death of his one or both of his sons?
Perhaps Ragnar will return in a vision during the death scene of one of his sons, as their lives flash before their eyes?
The final season is sure to focus on the ensuing war between Bjorn and Ivar and it is possible that one of Ragnar’s sons will be sacrificed in the fight.
However Bjorn’s mother Lagertha (Kathryn Winnick) could also make a claim for power in the show, especially if her son’s life was on the line.
In a poll held by Express.co.uk, fans revealed that they certainly thought that she could attempt to become the queen of Norway.
When Vikings viewers were asked whether Lagertha would survive the final season of the show over half opted for her surviving.
Out of the 1,518 who voted in the poll, 763 viewers believe she will take the throne and 755 think she will be killed off in the final episodes.
Ragnar’s death certainly proves that no one is safe on the show and she may be killed off before she has a chance to take the throne.
Vikings season six is expected to return to History and Amazon Prime Video next year.
