Lagertha consider the consequences of Ragnar's death, while his sons start to plan their revenge. What a great way to go. Episode 6 of the final season of the historical epic ends with Lagertha getting killed, leaving the audience in shock and surprise. Upon the discovery of her body at the episode's start, Torvi (Georgia Hirst) immediately sets out for Lagertha's settlement to discover whether Gunnhild's (Ragga Ragnars) troubled dreams have come true. ... We had a medic on set and he was checking us [to see] if we would go into shock because your body would literally be frozen. And I wanted to direct and it's much easier to direct when you're not in it than you having to direct yourself. But when the defense boils down to single combat with Lagertha, victory for the bandits looks less certain. Bjorn Says Goodbye to Lagertha in This Vikings Sneak Peek'. Vikings: In praise of Katheryn Winnick's Lagertha. So I know Bjorn will have a hard time in dealing with his mother's death and his responsibility as a king. Lagertha had just survived this epic, impressive fight with White Hair and was then killed just trying to make it back to her family on the streets of Kattegatt. I think originally [I was] supposed to stay on just for the first couple of years and now, really six seasons later, Lagertha is now a granny and still living. Indeed, the young woman makes an appearance from the very first episodes. Ubbe says he hopes her reunion with Ragnar is filled with love, Gunnhild reflects on how Lagertha taught her that "women always prevail," and Torvi asks Lagertha to look out for her boys in the next world. 7. In the end, Lagertha’s death came amidst an incredible episode, one that featured a lot of action and plenty of situations where the character could’ve lost her life. The Seer's prophecy was fulfilled on Wednesday night's heartbreaking episode of Vikings. Definitely Lagertha has been, for me, the highlight of my career so far and I feel so grateful to have that opportunity. Thus, making the prophecy of Lagertha’s doom … ‘Vikings’: Michael Hirst and show lead Katheryn Winnick explain Lagertha’s death in Season 6 Episode 6 . If anything, it's only left me more hungry to find the next project as eventful and as meaningful, and a character that speaks to me as much as Lagertha did. It's at this point that Bjorn arrives. The following is an interview and recap of last night’s episode of HISTORY’s Vikings, “Death and the Serpent.” I will avenge you.". Katheryn Winnick in her final moments as Lagertha. It was a beautiful tribute to Vikings' best character, and we're grateful that the series dedicated nearly the full hour to her funeral. What do you think Lagertha's legacy is?Winnick: Lagertha has been an iconic character for so many young women and girls from all around the world. And after seeing also the funeral [in Episode 7], which I'm sure you'll see -- I ended up going to set and coming to prepare my directing debut and I came to my own funeral. Lagertha asks if a son of Ragnar wil kill he and the Seer ''yes''. You've obviously known Lagertha was destined to die for a while, but what was your reaction like when you finally found out when and how it would happen this season?Katheryn Winnick: Well, it's been a long time coming. In Vikings season six, episode six, titled Death and Serpent the bandits attacked Lagertha’s village once again. The bandits attack Lagertha's village again, confident of victory. I've read every single script, I've been probably the only actor that's been there since day one, and the only actor that had the opportunity to direct Vikings. But to me you will always be my mother, who bore me, who raised me, who protected and fought for me. And in Season 6, now that Lagertha is older and retired and she's gone back to her simple ways of trying to be a farmer again where she was most happy, I feel that there wasn't really much else to do. Pic credit: History. But will Bjorn, Ubbe, and the others be as forgiving toward Hvitserk once they discover what he's done?Winnick: I'm not sure if they would just because Lagertha has always been the character that is most moral and even though she killed their mother she's definitely a character that other characters look up to. The shield-maiden died of these wounds, and her funeral was shown in the next episode, “The Ice Maiden”. Lagertha's final words to Hvitserk were really moving and she seems to absolve him for her murder by saying neither one of them could escape this fate. That's why we're grateful that Wednesday's episode of Vikings,"The Ice Maiden," was largely a tribute to the fallen shield maiden, giving the viewers and the characters much-needed space to grieve. We give you more details. In episode 6 of Season 6, our leading lady, Lagertha, faces an untimely demise, as a hallucinating Hvitserk stabs her repeatedly. Read at your own risk!]. Meanwhile, Torvi and Gunnhild return to Kattegat to organize a funeral "greater than anything else in the memory of our folk." Amazon Prime Video released the final ten episodes of season 6 on December 30 ahead of its airing on the History channel from January 1 to March 3. And I hope her legacy lives on for years to come. Thus he won the hand of Lagertha. Indeed, the young woman makes an appearance from the very first episodes. Vikings airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on History. The Seer's prophecy was fulfilled on Wednesday night's heartbreaking episode of Vikings. The Best Shows and Movies on Netflix in April, The Best Shows and Movies on Amazon Prime in April, The Best Shows and Movies on Hulu in April, Best Shows & Movies on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO This Month. Abigail Gillibrand Thursday 16 Jan 2020 7:31 am. Later, viewers discovered that she was considered missing after her son, Bjorn Ironside (Alexander Ludwig), couldn't find her among the dead on the battleground. You work for so many years and [try] to get that one role that speaks to you and you can shine [in] and that is as complex as it is. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. After setting the ship on fire, the archers waiting on the cliff side release a fleet of arrows to crack the ice the great vessel had been resting on, enabling others to pull it on ropes beyond the water's shallows. [Warning: This story contains spoilers from Wednesday's episode of Vikings, “In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning.”]. Read at your own risk!] Death of Lagertha. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Why do you think this was the right time for Lagertha's story to end?Winnick: Timing has always been a big part of when a character should go, especially because it is called Vikings and it is history, so we've lost a lot of lead actors throughout the years. Lagertha’s death may have been foreseen after her new village was raided by bandits and she faced the wrath of White Hair (Kieran O’Reilly). There have been some great fight sequences in this show, but I think the battle at Lagertha's farm settlement may be one of my favorite Vikings battles ever. What was your favorite part about getting to play Lagertha?Winnick: It is very rare an actor has an opportunity to play one character for six seasons, and to be thrown in the deep end and so many different circumstances, and really emotionally being challenged as an actor for really decades on television for a character. I think it's a heroic way to go for Lagertha. You know, when you're fighting you're out of breath, and you're rolling on the ground, and it's not as glorified as some of the other fight sequences that I've done in the past. Despite Gunnhild’s (Ragga Ragnars) belief the evil bandits would not be back, Lagertha was correct to expect their return. I felt like I was watching my own funeral. It was an intense shoot, especially off of the physicality of White Hair being so much bigger than me. © 2021 TV GUIDE, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. He did it because of his own demons really affecting him. Directed by David Frazee. Hvitserk went after Ivar and stabbed him to death, only to realize when it was already too late that he wasn't killing Ivar, but Lagertha. More: Vikings: Why Ragnar & Lagertha's Marriage Ended So Early. There has been so much discussion the past few seasons about what Ragnar's legacy is. In Vikings season six, episode six, titled Death and Serpent the bandits attacked Lagertha’s village once again. (Disclosure: TV Guide is owned by CBS Interactive, a division of ViacomCBS.). © 2021 TV GUIDE, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. So we needed to find a good way to end her storyline, and I couldn't be happier than to have the kind of death that she had. Farewell, Lagertha. Lagertha died in Vikings season 6 when Hvitserk, in a state of delirium, hallucinated a serpent he believed to be his brother, Ivar, and proceeded to stab it, but he was actually attacking Lagertha (who was already wounded after a battle). We all knew this was coming. Lagertha’s death in Viking Season 6 could have been a lot more different! Canadian actress, director and producer Katheryn Winnick stars in the critically acclaimed, Emmy award-winning television series Vikings, produced by MGM and The History Channel. Ragnar killed the bear with his spear and strangled the hound with his bare hands, thus gaining her hand in marriage. SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses Episode 6 (titled "Death and the Serpent") of History Channel's Vikings. You were always my strength, my guide. You taught me not to be afraid. So I couldn't ask for a better way to go. Directed by David Frazee. Note: This article contains spoilers about Vikings season 6, episode 6 'Death and the Serpent'. Hvitserk’s fate has taken a number of turns throughout the series as his family, including brother Ubbe (Patrick Smith), has shown sympathy for his poor mental state. Vikings may be ending this season but there is a spin-off coming up. In all honesty, we knew this was coming sooner or later this season since the Seer had prophesized earlier that she will die in the hands of one of Ragnar’s sons. Last night’s Vikings season 6 episode proved itself to be one of the series’ most powerful, and it doesn’t take a whole lot of time in order to figure out why. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. Lagertha's body then angelically falls to the sea floor, where she comes to rest alongside Ragnar. They didn’t want to kill me off after six seasons, but I was like, there’s a time and place, guys. Katheryn Winnick, Actress: Vikings. The Seer was right once again and Lagertha was killed by one of Ragnar’s sons, but it was one no one would have expected. Alexander Ludwig Weighs In on the Biggest Vikings Fan Theories. I couldn't have asked for a better platform as my directorial debut. It was a really hard shoot to shoot that was really beautiful as well. What was it like to film?Winnick: It was an intense shoot, truthfully. And I couldn't be happier in how it all went down. And I think that there hasn't been a character like her on TV yet, that is not only strong but also vulnerable, and a warrior but also a mother, and a shieldmaiden and now a grandmother. 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