The series finale of Season 3 of the historical drama TV series “Vikings” on the History channel saw King Ragnar Lothbrok, played by Travis Fimmel, making a successful conquest of Paris but not before taking several arrows on his back and he was teetering on the throes of death at the close of the final episode.
However, those viewers who know their history are already aware that Ragnar would survive the predicament.
On the other hand, King Rognvaldsson Rollo, portrayed by Clive Standen, is looking forward to fulfil his destiny and the prophecy by proposing to marry the princess of Paris, who happens to be the daughter of his brother, Ragnar, details Christian Today.
Based on history books, Rollo will eventually become a Duke of Normandy, which is a region of France.
But Ragnar will eventually discover the intention of Rollo and it would not sit well with him that shall eventually result to a huge confrontation and a higher level of sibling rivalry between him and Rollo.
Confirmation from the showrunner
Michael Hirst, executive producer and creator of “Vikings,” confirmed the confrontation between Ragnar and Rollo in Season 4. He said that the series finale of Season 3 was actually planned and set up to pave the way for Ragnar’s huge confrontation with his brother.
The showrunner added that while Ragnar was in a life-and-death situation towards the end of Season 3, nobody should underestimate the will power of Ragnar and his ability to survive ordeal after ordeal.
He added that the feud between Ragnar and Rollo would only intensify and shall become the show’s focal point for next season.
He disclosed that if Ragnar will accept Rollo’s offer of considerable ownership of land in France as well as his daughter’s hand in marriage, he’s got to do it for what it’s worth and not to play the game of convenience. However, if Ragnar accepts his brother’s offer, it would be a second and much bigger betrayal.
Hirst was also quoted as saying that Season 4 would be the final season which would see the brothers in conflict with each other. As to whether they will eventually kiss and make-up or result to a deadly end to one of them, the executive producer did not disclose.
Hirst also explained that the conflict between Ragnar and Rollo will have different ramifications particularly in the different characters of the series including Floki, Lagertha, Bjorn, and Yidu.
Preview at ComicCon 2015
In order to drumbeat the coming of Season 4 of “Vikings” on the History channel next year, the cast the crew of “Vikings” will actually give a preview of the show on July 10 as part of the San Diego Comic Con 2015 to be held in San Diego, Califonia on July 9 to 12, 2015.
Reports have it that the cast and crew will provide fans a glimpse of Season 4 of “Vikings” but it is not clear if they shall also be showing a teaser trailer to go with their scheduled question-and-answer afternoon session with fans.