Ragnar Lothbrok, the legendary (and partly fictional) Viking played by Travis Fimmel in Vikings, immediately engaged viewers when the History Channel debuted the series in 2013 – consequently, plans for Ragnar's season 1 death would have drastically altered the show. Throughout much of the series, Ragnar is the driving force behind much of the narrative, shaping the actions of many of the major players.
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