With more than a month left before "Vikings" season 5 premieres, fans may find the wait excruciating, but series star Katheryn Winnick assures them it is worth it.
The actress, who plays Lagertha on the show, recently uploaded a snap of her character from the television show's trailer on her Instagram account. She teased that the new season is going to be "epic" and even changed her profile picture to the same photo.
Lagertha faces a rough road ahead of her. According to International Business Times, she will be involved in a big fight against the loyal forces of Ragnar Lothbrok's (Travis Fimmel) sons. From the looks of it, the reigning Queen of Denmark will be in great danger.
Whether or not she will meet her demise soon remains to be seen. However, it's worth noting that her character has long been plagued with death rumors, especially after the Seer (John Kavanagh) predicted last season that she will die in the hands of Ragnar's son.
In "Vikings" season 4 episode 16 titled "Crossings," Lagertha asked the Seer if one of Ragnar's sons will kill her, and he said, "Yes." It was not revealed when she will die. Nonetheless, with the war looming and Ivar (Alex Høgh Andersen) still vengeful, fans are worried her death may happen in the upcoming installment.
The assumption grew even stronger when Winnick was announced to make her directorial debut in one of the sixth season's 20 episodes. Although the characters of actors who take directorial duties are not necessarily killed, it does not often guarantee their survival either.
Plus, the show is also shifting its focus on a newer generation. Just as Ragnar's journey to Valhalla shifts the story's focus to his sons, Movie Pilot explained that "Vikings" could also write off "Lagertha" in order for new stories to be told. Fans will have to wait and see.
"Vikings" will officially return for season 5 on The History Channel on Nov. 29.
