The reality is Ragnar wanted all his sons to reach their peak potential, he knew Bjorn was like Rollo strong and set in his way so he boosted his position with (iron Side) and pushed him to his natural direction. With Ivar Ragnar knew he was at the disadvantage so he gave him his blessing to do what ever it took “be ruthless” and “you are the most important”. Ragnar offered everyone what they needed. That’s what being a father is about. As for Ivars’ ruthless actions, Ragnar would not judge accept the killing of his brother at the table that was not a calculated move it was an emotional one.
@@mohammadmeeran1984 I dunno about that. I never really bought the idea that Ragnar cared about "his people". He was all about him, his pride, and his story. If he'd criticise Ivar, it would be for foolishness rather than any kind of moral failure.
@@CM-um8ef If that is the case he should have smashed Wessex as he did with Northumbria, but he cared for his people he bought land for his Service to beat Mercia so his people can finally live in peace in a fertile land, Ragnar is different from Ivar, Ivar always thought about being the most famous Viking, but Ragnar did not want it his actions made him famous
@@CM-um8ef if ragnar cared about his people?!?!?! Did you even watch the show? Every point you've attempted to make is nullified after that ignorant statement 🤣🤦🏾♂️
Ragnar dream is to explore the world and make Kattegat strong Bjorn explored Mediterranean sea and reaches Muslims Ubbe explored other islands which are unexplored and make Kattegat the best trading post What did Ivar do ?? Ivar invaded Kattegat 2 times and killed so many Vikings by using outsider armies He killed his own brother because of anger He burned alive an innocent girl and pretend that he's burning lagertha RAGNAR DIDNT DO SUCH THINGS SO BJORN AND UBBE BECOME THE REAL SUCCESSOR
@@djmango4080 and Ragnar want to have Viking settlements in England and Ubbe and Björn fought for that Dream. Specially Ubbe really fought for the First settlement.
@@RedRightStrawHat actually ivar wasn't need to be provoked because bjorn had a large army in his prime so he would come to avenge ragnar and it was sure but i don't know why ragnar provokes ivar.
The scene where Ubbe stepped up when Ragnar kept bellowing "Who wants to be king?" showed a genuine pride in Ragnar's eyes when he looked at Ubbe. With both Bjorn and Ivar, it felt like he was pushing them in a direction. When they left Rollo in the battlefield, he immediately turned to Bjorn and called him Ironside. Encouraging him to be a strong force of a man, similar to Rollo. When Ragnar knew he was gonna die, he turned to Ivar and made sure Ivar finishes Ragnar's vengeance against Ecbert. He didn't really choose Ivar because he truly believed Ivar to be his successor. He chose Ivar because he knew his son's inherent anger and his potential to be ruthless. That moment when Ragnar hugged Ubbe for stepping up to him. That was genuine. He wasn't really asking anyone to he the "next" king. He just wanted to intimidate everyone to regain his people's trust. But of everyone shaken from Ragnar's intimidation, Ubbe stood straight to face his father. Not because Ubbe wanted to be king. He stepped up simply because he had to. Ragnar was similar in his younger years. A mere farmer who stepped up because he had to. When Ragnar hugged Ubbe, it felt like a genuine "It makes me glad that you stood up against me." And what did Ubbe do throughout the series? He stood up to anyone, even his brothers because he had to. When everyone wanted war, he stood up and told them Ragnar would have wanted peace. And, boy, was he right. Ragnar's vengeance ended with Ecbert. But Bjorn and Ivar chased for more. Ubbe knew they were done.
I dont agree that Ragnar stepped up because he had to. All his fame started from discovering England, and that was not because he had to discover it, it was because he wants to discover it.
@@akalikayn3718 I think they meant him stepping up to become Earl. If he hadn't he would've never been able to go on and explore the seas like he dreamed of.
Part of the reason Ivar was so ruthless was because in his time that was the way to survive. From the moment he was born people wanted him dead. As a young man people took advantage of him (Sigurd, Freydis, Oleg). Ivar was not a good man but he was Viking and he died Viking, and he lasted as long as he did because he manipulated many into fearing him. He was ruthless because for his chosen way of life that was rhe only way he could possibly stay alive.
He was a father he gave his sons a piece of his legacy to keep going. Bjorn preserved what he built ubbe expanded it. Ivar was the ruthless warrior/tactician thinker. Plus Ragnar knew ivar had to be ruthless make it in the Viking world!
Yesh and ivar wanted to destroy the legacy of ragnar by standing with the rus and turning his bsck go the vikings. I think ragnar would have been pretty disappointed what ivar had become
youre all forgetting how manipulative ragnarr was leading up to his death. he wanted to cleanse himself of his guilt before dying by avenging the slain settlement. since his other sons refused, the only way to do that was to motivate Ivar into becoming ruthless in hopes that him and his brothers would come avenge their father and the settlement at the same time
@@Vexifried-Yes.. but just because you have the potential to murder your siblings, stage a hostile takeover of your hometown go crazy and think you are a god doesn't mean you should, ragnar never thought he'd go that far but he sure as shit encouraged it, just to get him to wage war on England
If that was so He used all of them He told Bjorn he was proud of him just to make him come or he told Floki he loved him so he'd change his mind Stupid observations ryt? Yeah so deal with it he saw the potential Ivar had He didn't believe in his gods but Ivar did and so he knew only the strongest will carry on the way of the gods Bjorn and the rest were just too weak They ruined kattegat While ivar boy he showed why he was scourge of the world
@@zunnurainafini5098nah you a dummy 😂 You can't think realistically it seems. He is right, Ragnar did that on purpose so they can do what he didn't succeed but it was not selfish since, in his point of view, getting that part of land for farming is the most peaceful solution to his people. He did manipulate them all, that's how complex that character is, throughout the whole series. Now, what you are talking about is straightforward bullshit full of hypocrisies. And tell me, what did Ivar do at the end? Did he fullfil what Ragnar told him? No, he dropped dead. But Ragnars dream lives on now they have parts of England to farm and Canada trough Ubbe. And lastly remember that he went there with the intention to die, not to return. He had it all planed out, sacrificed himself for his dream and greater good for his people. You missed the whole plot my guy, u should go back and watch that whole season again 😂
Listen to the words. They had different duties in Ragnar's eyes. Bjorn preserved Ragnar's legacy (as did Ubbe). Ivar, as Ragnar says in the clip, was the most important to THE FUTURE OF THEIR PEOPLE.
Ragnar just used Ivar to take revenge.. he motivated him.. he asked all his sons to come they all rejected.. his 1st choice was not Ivar.. he was desperate so he took what he could.. he needed one of his sons there to witness what happens to tell the stories and revenge his death.. it was part of his big plan to get revenge, he knew he set his people up in the lands of England and they were slaughtered, it ate him up.. coz it was his choices as a king that led them to being slaughtered... but during his journey with Ivar he saw that Ivar had something and he fueled that up
Ragnar chose Ivar, yes. To manipulated him. Ragnar's real legacy, his dream, his purpose was carried on by Ubbe. He was the one who found a harvest for the people.. Not Bjorn Not Ivar UBBE!! (One could argue that his dream was to make Kattegat a great city.... Kattegat grew on it's on... No matter who was ruling it. So, you can't give that to just Bjorn and Ivar.)
At the end, Ragnar renounced to his dream (to install settlement for his people) and just wanted to get revenge (remember when he says to ecbert that dying in England is part of an ambitious strategy)
Bjorn had an army already, so Ragnar already knew his son's would seek revenge for his death. Ivar played a big role in the TV show. Same with Ubbe and Bjorn. Each son fulfilled Ragnar's legacy in their own ways. Ubbe found new land to build and flourish, Bjorn became the first real king all of Scandinavia and preserved Kattegat, and Ivar became the best most strategic & fearless warrior/leader on the battlefield and was the main reason why they were able to defeat two biggest kingdoms in Wessex.
Everyone always ignores the fact that Ragnar had like, zero adult interaction with Ubbe, Hvitzerk, or Sigurd. He was in Kattegat just long enough to get ships and men to sail to England. Ivar and Bjorn knew him best, and only Ivar never lost faith in him.
Ubbe was weak He left the old ways Ragnar wanted someone to lead his people through the old ways even he didn't believe in them but he knew it was important to his people And so by that instance he knew Ivar was the only MF willing to do that while the others Joined the people who killed his father and fot their own people just coz they couldn't handle the fact Ivar beat them and ruled over kattegat
@@MaskedMass bjorn ironside was the future of their people. Do u really think ragnar will forgive ivar for killing bjorn(his favorite son) and sigurd. He even killed the seer.
@@blinder4153 Bjorn was trying to kill Ivar, Ivar won, there is nothing to forgive, cuz it was a war Bjorn was tactically and politically stupid for the whole show, he wasn’t a future, because Ragnar isn’t stupid, the smartest one had to be a leader and this is Ivar
Ivar was the choice of an old embittered man seeking nothing but revenge and Valhalla. That does not compare with Bjorn the son he feared would be greater than him. Or Ubbe who worked to fulfill his earliest desire for better lands for his people. Ivar was the most 'Viking', something Ragnar never truly felt he was in the main stages of his life.
Sigurd Snake in the Eyes in real life survived all Viking raids, and his descendants are still on the throne in either Denmark or Norway, so, I'd say he was the actual legacy
@@akritasdigenis4831We aren't assuming though, we are taking all the dialogue and body language and all of the scenes from the show. The writers did this on purpose to give hints, and what can be commonly seen is that he loved Bjorn the most based on his words and their scenes together.
Bjorn was made when Ragnar was at his happiest w/ Hottie mommy. All the rest was just a destiny to be fulfilled. In the end, this was just a g****** TV show., try not to read too much into it. History is never what they project on t v or movies. This was made purely for entertainment accuracy not
Because the Person who KILLED HIS MOTHER was in that f*cking homeland and obviously he need the outsiders because he didn’t have enough armies to overthrow his enemies which was in his homeland & get his revenge. Also, you should know how Vikings works & do things if you really watched the show. They didn't give a f*ck about respect or honors sh*tty stuff like that, as long they win the fkin’ war & get what they want. If you really watched the show then you should've known all that or else you wouldn't have commented this if you really watched & tried to understand the show carefully.
How many times must I repeat myself ? The only reason Ivar brought the Rus to Norway was so he could stage rebellion against him. He probably also wanted to smash Bjorn in the face but he dudn't want tge destruction of his people.
...after lagertha shot his mom in the back, when lagertha chose to leave. Aslaug was legit just tryna leave when she got shot in the back. She was like "fine you want all of this back only now that ragnar is dead? Fine take it, just lemme leave alive so my sons dont tryn kill you". Lagertha sealed her own fate, and ivar's brothers (aslaugs others sons that is) betrayed the memory of their mother and they betrayed their brother ivar when he needed their support. I understand bjorn not wanting his mom to die as well, but the bitch literally shot her ex's widow in the back, cuz of jealousy.
The true legacy of Ragnar was the future and the preserving of his people their culture and religion, and that's why he actually chose Ivar, because he knew that hard days are coming, and the fact that Ivar was still alive till that point even though he was crippled, was the biggest proof of his ruthlessness.
I disagree. Ragnar told Ivar this because it was what ivar needed to hear, and because Ragnar felt sorry for him, guilty for almost killing him, and because he had no idea what a monster he truly is. Ivar shows hints of humanity throughout the series, but in each and every instance....it is selfish. For himself. For his own desires. For his own retribution or pride. Ivar is a truly despicable character.
Ragnar had the greatest relationship with Ivar because he was the only one who accepted Ragnar after being abandoned. The only other son who had any real relationship with Ragnar was Bjorn. But Bjorn, out of necessity, chose his mother. While Ivar risked his death to go raiding with a disgraced father. Ivar and Bjorn are both Ragnar's legacy, but Ragnar was closer to Ivar at the end of his life.
Ragnar approached Ivar last about going with him to England. He said that stuff to him when he was caught because it appealed to Ivar’s ego and would get him to leave and come back with the great army for revenge. If Ivar stays and dies, he dies a pointless death.
Sigurd had potential but Ivar cut that short Ubbe made Ragnar’s original dream come true Bjorn tried to to what Ubbe did but he ended up being pulled back by Ivar, Hitsverk didn’t do anything with his life and lastly Ivar did bad deeds and wasted so much on fighting Bjorn.
Each of his sons was his legacy Bjorn is his legacy as an explorer and King, killed as his ambitions clashed with those around him. Ubbe is his legacy as an explorer and seeker of peace, which lives on in the simplest of ways. Sigurd is his legacy of love for his brothers, killed by Ivar. Hvitserk is his legacy as a broken man who could not exist in the Norse system, and was driven elsewhere. And finally Ivar, Ivar was his ambition as King to subjugate all others. To leave a legacy and a dynasty that would echo for years, but was flawed from the start. Just as no man could healthily contain so much power, no child could be born healthy to Ivar the Boneless.
I’d say this guy is right, ubbe made his dreams come true, in a way so did hvitserk, But Ivar definitely didn’t. We all love Ragnar but by the time he went on that trip he was ready to die and had been through so much. He asked all of them to go with him, Ivar turned out to be the best for revenge, and for a chance to escape. But bjorn would’ve made young ragnars dreams come true if he wasn’t fighting off Ivar the rest of the series.
@@Piotr12396Those also told to make those pay for underestimate him maybe Ragnar had a change of heart and ensured Ivar would become a different type of ruler and rutheless as he already gave up on his former dream.
If we are look closer again in past, that Aslaug already guessed about ivar, that she will bear a monster in her womb . Aslaug already made clear reference. No confusion need. Bjorn for Ragnar's bravery, ubbe for Ragnar's dream, ivar's for Ragnar's revenge. The other two sons are unpredictable....
They all played a part really. Except Sigurd. Even Vitzsurk kept a sharp eye on Ivar to make sure he progressed. My favorite is Ivar. But Bjorn is the rightful heir to Ragnar's throne
At the end, Ragnar renounced to his dream (to install settlement for his people) and just wanted to get revenge (remember when he says to ecbert that dying in England is part of an ambitious strategy)
Ragnar told him that to prepare him for the world and Ivars life to come. His other sons didn’t need to be savage and pep talked into imaging that they’re special. Ivar being cripple would always be looked at as such. Therefore he has to be wild and unpredictable. If all his sons were equally born then we all know Bjorn is the real heir of Ragnars legacy.
He said what he had to to light the fire underneath him...each son had their own interpretation of their fathers legacy...he saw what was inside Ivar and used it.
It’s up to interpretation but I think the thing many viewers misinterpreted is that Ragnar had many plans for what would happen after his death. And that much is clear because his actions leading up to his demise put all of his sons in positions to replace what he did as king. He also specifically chose Ivar to come to England with him because he knew he would die, he also knew that if Ivar had witnessed the way the Saxons were going to treat Ragnar, he would be the most motivated to go back and inform everyone that it’s time for war. Ubbe was always going to follow in Ragnar’s steps directly and I think that’s why he never made it a point to tell him what to do. Hivetserk and Sigurd were never on Ragnar’s radar and as such they struggled, strayed from the family and one of them even got killed for that.
Ragnar tested about his sons ability how they developed on their age. He saw every details on his sons for being a king ,warrior ,adventurer or emperor. Ragnar was Fearless, warm and kind heart ,smart, tactical like a chess player, courious. A perfect viking warrior and king. He has a inner proud to them so he knew about their declines for travelling to England . So he decided ivar and taught him while asking a question to his 4 brothers . It's like a connection between father and son. He loves his sons but on different same ways. Björn bc his 1st son and a warrior of steel like his brother rollo. Ubbe about his smart mind and curious like a adventurer : Sigurd a real fearless warrior: Hvitserk as a keeper of brotherhood love: Ivar has a big heart for his brother despite Sigurd and Hvitserk was jerk to turned him into a real monster but smart. Even Ubbe and Björn has a big fear to ivar. Ivar was so proud he always want to be Björn but his mother didn't left him and every kids and his brothers Hvitserk and Sigurd didn't took serious to ivar as brother or human so they bullied him (poor ivar). So ragnar saw his real rage on his eyes and decided for travelling to england as lesson. Ragnar wasn't ashamed of his lost war or whatever he didn't cared about his people, he was gone for being ashamed to his sons and couldn't looking at their eyes. A real love of a father
All his son's got a piece of him Bjorn - Ragnars Warrior spirit and sense of adventure Ubbe - Ragnars heart and sense of purpose, future Hvitserk - Ragnars self doubt, depression, tiredness and pain Sigurd - Ragnars arrogance and cheekiness Ivar - Ragnars intelligence, anger and hate And Ragnar was all these things in one person that's why he was the GOAT!
Ragnar was a confused man... one minute, he doesn't believe in the God's... but in the end, he makes a big speech about going to Valhalla... I think Ragnar told Ivar what he believed Ivar needed to hear... he wanted to boost his confidence so that he would believe in himself. I honestly don't think Ragnar knew Ivar very well and wouldn't have approved of a lot of things that he did... just like he didn't approve of everything Bjorn did. Ivar was the last son he asked to go with him... technically, Ivar asked him... Ragnar realized Ivar was the best choice because his enemies wouldn't see him as a threat... he knew Ivar would always be underestimated... and he knew Ivar could use that to his advantage... He knew Ivar would have to be ruthless in order to e successful... I believe that Ragnar believes his biggest weakness was being too kind and that cost him to be vulnerable to betrayal........
Not like he literally asked Bjorn in person “I wish for you to come to England with me” or anything everyone said no EXCEPT Ivar and so Ragnar saw his potential and therefore decided to pass on his knowledge about being ruthless because Ivar literally can’t defend hisself let alone fight a 1v1 with anyone because of his “Boneless” condition and Ragnar knew his real strength was his intellect. As far as his chosen heir all of his sons I believed would’ve been his choice but Bjorn is the most like Ragnar and I believe that Ragnar would’ve chosen Bjorn to be the ruler because of his exceptional skills as a warrior, leader and family bond. Bjorn would’ve ruled as Ragnar ruled and looked after his brothers because Bjorn always loved his brothers regardless and didnt wish to fight any of them but Ivar broke their family apart and literally ruled Kattegat as a harsh and poor leader by only caring for hisself and thinking himself as a god lmao instead of doing what’s best for his people as Ragnar would have done and all of the sons of Ragnar had ambition they all had the different aspects of Ragnar divided between them but I believe Bjorn was the most “all-around” like Ragnar while Ivar took after his ruthless Viking side, Ubbe his farmer and for the future of his people side while Hvitserk and Sigurd really didn’t take after Ragnar they were their own persons and Hvitserk just played follow the leader between Bjorn, Ubbe and Ivar whenever it suited him best I would not trust Hvitserk whatsoever they should’ve killed him off instead of Sigurd
No ragnar knew ivars pain and hope so he gave him courage to overcome his weaknesses he already knew bjorns fait and was far prouder of bjorn then ivar but he also knew the two sons to truely make an impact was both of them but yet he sadly forgot abot ubbe
what did ivar do? instead of proclaiming himself a god, destroyed his fathers legacy and killing his fellow vikings to prove his tactical prowess. Bjorn and ubbe fought and carried their fathers legacy making kattegat the best trading station in all of norway honorable leaders
ragnar said everything he said to not make ivar feel worthless ivar was only ever alive out of pitty he knew his fathers name would save him ragnat was the only reason any of his brothers never killed him sooner
He literally asked bjorn before Ivar lol. Ivar was his last choice and made him think that he was the chosen one. In reality he wasn’t. He was manipulated by Ragnar to make him think that he was the one he chose above all else 😂😂
Th e all upheld a portion of Ragnars dream I think for Ivar he simply wanted him to Be the best he could be. Regardless what actions they bring he didn’t want any child to die with no Renown.
Ubbe made peace and settled, Bjorn was an amazing man who made many discoveries (lets face facts PLUNDERED 😂 ) but a brave warrior and Ivar kept the name of Ragnar a name to fear even in death... i know Ivar was a lunatic but his dark side really came through after Ragnar was killed in the pit... he truely was a machine hell bent on vengeance and considering he had a horrific bone disease (as an ankylosing spondylitis/brittal bone sufferer i can kinda relate) if the story is true to facts despite his setback he still became one of if not the most ruthless and cunning Viking that ever lived 2nd only to Ragnar himself.. Fucking great show, they dont make em like this anymore
I’m sure Ragnar would approve of everything ivar has done except for the killing of Sigurd. Ragnar told ivar to use his anger intelligently but with Sigurd he was thoughtless, careless, and emotional and it cost them all their brother
In real life, Sigurd was said to have been Ragnar favorite son. It’s so cringe how they killed him in the TV show but it is what it is. Character development for Ivar meant more to them than anything
Ragnar only wanted to inspire his son. It was only after coming to england that ragnar saw ivar’s potential, but also that he could inspire the revenge in ivar to return w his brothers to destroy england. He didnt really have a choice.
Ragnar told certain thing Ivar because he was the only one who did go with him of all of Ragnar's sons not because he believed it. At the end his depression made him think emotionally because he had nothing anymore
Maybe I am wrong but Ivar helping overthrow King Oleg with his brother and Prince Igor probably gaurunteed that Russia would not invade them at least as long as Igor is alive. Also it would have been good for trade with Prince Igor and Ivar they would have been able to join nations or at least help and trade with one another. Remember the future King of Russia loved Ivar. Remember what the Jarl said that Ragnar defeated in fair combat at the beginning of the series he said we will raid towards Russia. Because of Ivars doing that would no longer be an issue.
Except he already knew all of em would refuse except ivar The only reason he took ivar wasn't because he chose anyone but only because he wanted to manipulate him into bringing revenge upon the saxons by raising the great heathen army...all this leadership stuff was useless to him..the man just wanted revenge for his settlement destruction
@@denizkenger52one reason most likely would be to not make his sons feel a certain way by only asking Ivar. Ragnar isn't stupid. He knew for certain Bjorn wouldn't go because he knew Bjorn had duties and plans. He knew Sigurd resented him. He knew Ubbe wouldn't go either. He had a multitude of reasons. Ragnar came back to Kattegat with plans.
@@imperialdragon111 ragnar came with plans without knowing much about what his sons thought of him. Before coming he didn’t know Bjorn planned on voyaging elsewhere, he only found that out after coming.
@@denizkenger52 who else would've taken Ragnar's spot when he was away? The other sons were still children when Ragnar disappeared. When Ragnar returned, only Ivar was happy about it. You could see what all of the other sons thought about Ragnar. Ragnar isn't slow. He can quickly evaluate.
No. All sons carried certain legacies. Ubbe was more of the farmer side, he baptized to get land to farm, a sacrifice Ragnar would've understood. Bjorn was one wanting to explore lands, as did Ragnar wanting to go west. Ivar was the one who continued being Viking like until he went mad with power. Hvitserk was the opposite of Ragnar, Ragnar had many sons but Hvitserk had many lovers that were killed so he had Ragnars heart. Sigurd has Ragnars mouth and in the show he died to Ivar but irl died to a king if I remember right. But Bjorn and Icar's discussion in the clip, Ivar was right, Ragnar chose him because he knew he was too old and weak to lead a great army, the sacrifice they needed to win in their conquest for Revenge, was him, he died a tortuous death. They said if you go through the blood eagle or any tortuous death in season one or two of the show and don't scream in pain you'll go to valhalla, and Ragnar didnt.
@@samueljamesvikings Thank you kind sir. Dying in battle is most common and some believe it to be only way, but in one story Baldur, Odins son got into valhalla bit he didnt die in battle
Ragnar was desperate to be loved again, he chose Iva last... Of all his son's... Ragnar would say anything to anyone to be loved again, Bjorn wasn't wrong.
Not to mention during somewhat of the beginning of the show when Ragnar asked about all of his sons and if he'd ever see burn again he said that who is he talking about who would surpass him as the greatest Viking of all time and he said I was talking about Bjorn so again this is a lie
The reality is Ragnar wanted all his sons to reach their peak potential, he knew Bjorn was like Rollo strong and set in his way so he boosted his position with (iron Side) and pushed him to his natural direction. With Ivar Ragnar knew he was at the disadvantage so he gave him his blessing to do what ever it took “be ruthless” and “you are the most important”. Ragnar offered everyone what they needed. That’s what being a father is about. As for Ivars’ ruthless actions, Ragnar would not judge accept the killing of his brother at the table that was not a calculated move it was an emotional one.
About ruling kattegat's people in a vicious way?
About bringing an russian army to the gates of his own people?
Ragnar will not be proud
@@mohammadmeeran1984 I dunno about that. I never really bought the idea that Ragnar cared about "his people". He was all about him, his pride, and his story.
If he'd criticise Ivar, it would be for foolishness rather than any kind of moral failure.
@@CM-um8ef If that is the case he should have smashed Wessex as he did with Northumbria, but he cared for his people he bought land for his Service to beat Mercia so his people can finally live in peace in a fertile land, Ragnar is different from Ivar, Ivar always thought about being the most famous Viking, but Ragnar did not want it his actions made him famous
@@CM-um8ef if ragnar cared about his people?!?!?! Did you even watch the show? Every point you've attempted to make is nullified after that ignorant statement 🤣🤦🏾♂️
@@mohammadmeeran1984 and you nailed it 🎯🎯🎯
His Real Legacy is Ubbe. He Made Ragnars Dream comes true.
I agree it’s unbelievable I feel Ragnar manipulated Ivar to provoke the revenge for his death
Ragnar dream is to explore the world and make Kattegat strong
Bjorn explored Mediterranean sea and reaches Muslims
Ubbe explored other islands which are unexplored and make Kattegat the best trading post
What did Ivar do ??
Ivar invaded Kattegat 2 times and killed so many Vikings by using outsider armies
He killed his own brother because of anger
He burned alive an innocent girl and pretend that he's burning lagertha
RAGNAR DIDNT DO SUCH THINGS SO BJORN AND UBBE BECOME THE REAL SUCCESSOR
Ubbe..real coward among all the sons of Ragnar
@@djmango4080 and Ragnar want to have Viking settlements in England and Ubbe and Björn fought for that Dream. Specially Ubbe really fought for the First settlement.
@@RedRightStrawHat actually ivar wasn't need to be provoked because bjorn had a large army in his prime so he would come to avenge ragnar and it was sure but i don't know why ragnar provokes ivar.
The scene where Ubbe stepped up when Ragnar kept bellowing "Who wants to be king?" showed a genuine pride in Ragnar's eyes when he looked at Ubbe. With both Bjorn and Ivar, it felt like he was pushing them in a direction. When they left Rollo in the battlefield, he immediately turned to Bjorn and called him Ironside. Encouraging him to be a strong force of a man, similar to Rollo. When Ragnar knew he was gonna die, he turned to Ivar and made sure Ivar finishes Ragnar's vengeance against Ecbert. He didn't really choose Ivar because he truly believed Ivar to be his successor. He chose Ivar because he knew his son's inherent anger and his potential to be ruthless.
That moment when Ragnar hugged Ubbe for stepping up to him. That was genuine. He wasn't really asking anyone to he the "next" king. He just wanted to intimidate everyone to regain his people's trust. But of everyone shaken from Ragnar's intimidation, Ubbe stood straight to face his father. Not because Ubbe wanted to be king. He stepped up simply because he had to. Ragnar was similar in his younger years. A mere farmer who stepped up because he had to. When Ragnar hugged Ubbe, it felt like a genuine "It makes me glad that you stood up against me."
And what did Ubbe do throughout the series? He stood up to anyone, even his brothers because he had to. When everyone wanted war, he stood up and told them Ragnar would have wanted peace. And, boy, was he right. Ragnar's vengeance ended with Ecbert. But Bjorn and Ivar chased for more. Ubbe knew they were done.
I dont agree that Ragnar stepped up because he had to. All his fame started from discovering England, and that was not because he had to discover it, it was because he wants to discover it.
@@akalikayn3718 I think they meant him stepping up to become Earl. If he hadn't he would've never been able to go on and explore the seas like he dreamed of.
Great comment!
Bro this is spot on ! I tell people all the time the Ragnar told them what they needed to hear from their father
All of the sons fulfilled Ragnar wishes in their own ways.
Sigurd 😢😢😢
Except Hvitserk, he was a pathetic junkie
@@exocore7052 revenge on ecbert and aelle
Finally, a comment that isn't retarded.
Magnus ?
Part of the reason Ivar was so ruthless was because in his time that was the way to survive. From the moment he was born people wanted him dead. As a young man people took advantage of him (Sigurd, Freydis, Oleg). Ivar was not a good man but he was Viking and he died Viking, and he lasted as long as he did because he manipulated many into fearing him. He was ruthless because for his chosen way of life that was rhe only way he could possibly stay alive.
Ragnar tried to hang himself before asking Ivar… so hard to believe this was his plan from the beginning
He was a father he gave his sons a piece of his legacy to keep going. Bjorn preserved what he built ubbe expanded it. Ivar was the ruthless warrior/tactician thinker. Plus Ragnar knew ivar had to be ruthless make it in the Viking world!
Yesh and ivar wanted to destroy the legacy of ragnar by standing with the rus and turning his bsck go the vikings. I think ragnar would have been pretty disappointed what ivar had become
youre all forgetting how manipulative ragnarr was leading up to his death. he wanted to cleanse himself of his guilt before dying by avenging the slain settlement. since his other sons refused, the only way to do that was to motivate Ivar into becoming ruthless in hopes that him and his brothers would come avenge their father and the settlement at the same time
Fr, he used him
@@PezzaHando Yet made him realise his potential...
@@Vexifried-Yes.. but just because you have the potential to murder your siblings, stage a hostile takeover of your hometown go crazy and think you are a god doesn't mean you should, ragnar never thought he'd go that far but he sure as shit encouraged it, just to get him to wage war on England
If that was so
He used all of them
He told Bjorn he was proud of him just to make him come or he told Floki he loved him so he'd change his mind
Stupid observations ryt?
Yeah so deal with it he saw the potential Ivar had
He didn't believe in his gods but Ivar did and so he knew only the strongest will carry on the way of the gods
Bjorn and the rest were just too weak
They ruined kattegat
While ivar boy he showed why he was scourge of the world
@@zunnurainafini5098nah you a dummy 😂 You can't think realistically it seems.
He is right, Ragnar did that on purpose so they can do what he didn't succeed but it was not selfish since, in his point of view, getting that part of land for farming is the most peaceful solution to his people. He did manipulate them all, that's how complex that character is, throughout the whole series.
Now, what you are talking about is straightforward bullshit full of hypocrisies.
And tell me, what did Ivar do at the end? Did he fullfil what Ragnar told him? No, he dropped dead. But Ragnars dream lives on now they have parts of England to farm and Canada trough Ubbe.
And lastly remember that he went there with the intention to die, not to return. He had it all planed out, sacrificed himself for his dream and greater good for his people.
You missed the whole plot my guy, u should go back and watch that whole season again 😂
Listen to the words. They had different duties in Ragnar's eyes. Bjorn preserved Ragnar's legacy (as did Ubbe). Ivar, as Ragnar says in the clip, was the most important to THE FUTURE OF THEIR PEOPLE.
And he dramatic like God
Ivars trash bro
@@alex34533 Nah...Bjorn's trash
@@alex34533 it's your opinion.
Don't talk for the others.
@@alex34533 Ivar is the real deal
Finally a good, non cringey Vikings clip, kudos!
Which one did u find cringe brotha ?
@@fatehsekhon3886 all of the ones with the shitty sigma male music in the background, also known as pretty much all of them on youtube
Be ruthless to ur enemies ivar , not to ur family and ur people .
what happens when family becomes the enemy
@@sulaimanadewale320 thank you someone had to tell theses fucker
@@sulaimanadewale320 family didn't become his enemy until he made them enemy
@@Piotr12396
Until they killed his mother*
It’s funny bc ivarr was the only one that Ragnar didn’t want to bring, he only brought him when his other sons refused
Finally someone said it
Also you tell people what they want to hear when you need something.
Not true. He did not ask Ivar to come cause he knew that he would.
@@iliastimzguida7616 he could’ve also refused but Ragnar Lothbrok knew he wouldn’t.
you literally didn't understand the show
He did tell Ivar to be ruthless
Ragnar just used Ivar to take revenge.. he motivated him.. he asked all his sons to come they all rejected.. his 1st choice was not Ivar.. he was desperate so he took what he could.. he needed one of his sons there to witness what happens to tell the stories and revenge his death.. it was part of his big plan to get revenge, he knew he set his people up in the lands of England and they were slaughtered, it ate him up.. coz it was his choices as a king that led them to being slaughtered...
but during his journey with Ivar he saw that Ivar had something and he fueled that up
Ragnar chose Ivar, yes. To manipulated him.
Ragnar's real legacy, his dream, his purpose was carried on by Ubbe. He was the one who found a harvest for the people..
Not Bjorn
Not Ivar
UBBE!!
(One could argue that his dream was to make Kattegat a great city.... Kattegat grew on it's on... No matter who was ruling it.
So, you can't give that to just Bjorn and Ivar.)
And also Ubbe looks more like Ragnar than the rest of his brothers
He's Ragnar 2.0
At the end, Ragnar renounced to his dream (to install settlement for his people) and just wanted to get revenge (remember when he says to ecbert that dying in England is part of an ambitious strategy)
Bjorn had an army already, so Ragnar already knew his son's would seek revenge for his death. Ivar played a big role in the TV show. Same with Ubbe and Bjorn. Each son fulfilled Ragnar's legacy in their own ways. Ubbe found new land to build and flourish, Bjorn became the first real king all of Scandinavia and preserved Kattegat, and Ivar became the best most strategic & fearless warrior/leader on the battlefield and was the main reason why they were able to defeat two biggest kingdoms in Wessex.
Everyone always ignores the fact that Ragnar had like, zero adult interaction with Ubbe, Hvitzerk, or Sigurd. He was in Kattegat just long enough to get ships and men to sail to England. Ivar and Bjorn knew him best, and only Ivar never lost faith in him.
Ubbe was weak
He left the old ways
Ragnar wanted someone to lead his people through the old ways even he didn't believe in them but he knew it was important to his people
And so by that instance he knew Ivar was the only MF willing to do that while the others
Joined the people who killed his father and fot their own people just coz they couldn't handle the fact Ivar beat them and ruled over kattegat
I love Ivar's voice. It sounds so soft but it can be haunting.
He was only manipulating him! He only loved Bjorn! The others were nothing but a tool used to ensure his legacy!
Keep telling yourself that. We see absolutely no indication that Ragnar was lying.
@@MaskedMass bjorn ironside was the future of their people. Do u really think ragnar will forgive ivar for killing bjorn(his favorite son) and sigurd. He even killed the seer.
@@blinder4153 he literally said be ruthless
@@blinder4153 Bjorn was trying to kill Ivar, Ivar won, there is nothing to forgive, cuz it was a war
Bjorn was tactically and politically stupid for the whole show, he wasn’t a future, because Ragnar isn’t stupid, the smartest one had to be a leader and this is Ivar
@D. Skywalker he didn't do it but ivar killed 2 brothers
ubbe and bjorn was ragnar real legacy, one became the greatest king of norway, the second fleet to the west and discover other land
Bjorn was Rollo's legacy... not Ragnar's
@@arslanarshad5005Rollo's legacy was every English monarch after Edward the confessor lmao.
Ivar was the choice of an old embittered man seeking nothing but revenge and Valhalla.
That does not compare with Bjorn the son he feared would be greater than him. Or Ubbe who worked to fulfill his earliest desire for better lands for his people.
Ivar was the most 'Viking', something Ragnar never truly felt he was in the main stages of his life.
Hit that on the head
Ragnar didn't seek Valhalla. He didn't believe in the gods anymore.
False
Sigurd Snake in the Eyes in real life survived all Viking raids, and his descendants are still on the throne in either Denmark or Norway, so, I'd say he was the actual legacy
He truly wished for his sons to build a legacy of their own, that is why Ivar was the chosen son
You can’t deny it Ragnar had more love for Bjorn than any son he had.
Yes
Did Ragnar told you that? People trying to assume things are stupid
@@akritasdigenis4831that’s how it’s portrayed in the show you clown
@@akritasdigenis4831We aren't assuming though, we are taking all the dialogue and body language and all of the scenes from the show. The writers did this on purpose to give hints, and what can be commonly seen is that he loved Bjorn the most based on his words and their scenes together.
Bjorn was made when Ragnar was at his happiest w/ Hottie mommy. All the rest was just a destiny to be fulfilled. In the end, this was just a g****** TV show., try not to read too much into it. History is never what they project on t v or movies. This was made purely for entertainment accuracy not
All of his sons carried out some part of his legacy.
Ubbe was the closest though, travelling the world to find a permanent home.
This was a damn good clip 💪🏽
Björn couldn't accept that Ivar was smarter than him
Yep totally 💯 true I’m with you brother
ragnar knew the only way was ruthlessness and ivar was the answers
Then explain he invaded his homeland by using 2 outsiders french and russ
He ruthlessly killed Vikings by using other armies
Facts
Bjorn and ubbe preserved ragnar's legacy
Because the Person who KILLED HIS MOTHER was in that f*cking homeland and obviously he need the outsiders because he didn’t have enough armies to overthrow his enemies which was in his homeland & get his revenge. Also, you should know how Vikings works & do things if you really watched the show. They didn't give a f*ck about respect or honors sh*tty stuff like that, as long they win the fkin’ war & get what they want. If you really watched the show then you should've known all that or else you wouldn't have commented this if you really watched & tried to understand the show carefully.
How many times must I repeat myself ? The only reason Ivar brought the Rus to Norway was so he could stage rebellion against him. He probably also wanted to smash Bjorn in the face but he dudn't want tge destruction of his people.
...after lagertha shot his mom in the back, when lagertha chose to leave. Aslaug was legit just tryna leave when she got shot in the back. She was like "fine you want all of this back only now that ragnar is dead? Fine take it, just lemme leave alive so my sons dont tryn kill you". Lagertha sealed her own fate, and ivar's brothers (aslaugs others sons that is) betrayed the memory of their mother and they betrayed their brother ivar when he needed their support. I understand bjorn not wanting his mom to die as well, but the bitch literally shot her ex's widow in the back, cuz of jealousy.
Ubbe, Bjorne, and Ivar together made up the essence of who Ragnar was. They all embodied different parts of his spirit.
The true legacy of Ragnar was the future and the preserving of his people their culture and religion, and that's why he actually chose Ivar, because he knew that hard days are coming, and the fact that Ivar was still alive till that point even though he was crippled, was the biggest proof of his ruthlessness.
His favorite son and his second favorite son 😎☝️
I disagree. Ragnar told Ivar this because it was what ivar needed to hear, and because Ragnar felt sorry for him, guilty for almost killing him, and because he had no idea what a monster he truly is. Ivar shows hints of humanity throughout the series, but in each and every instance....it is selfish. For himself. For his own desires. For his own retribution or pride. Ivar is a truly despicable character.
Real ones know that Ubbe was the one who truly carried on his legacy
Ragnar had the greatest relationship with Ivar because he was the only one who accepted Ragnar after being abandoned. The only other son who had any real relationship with Ragnar was Bjorn. But Bjorn, out of necessity, chose his mother. While Ivar risked his death to go raiding with a disgraced father. Ivar and Bjorn are both Ragnar's legacy, but Ragnar was closer to Ivar at the end of his life.
Respect to this clip because, although you added music, it wasn't cringy or louder than the dialogue. Kudos to you, poster/editor.
Bjorn was his favorite son, no one can argue that. He needed Ivar to be ruthless to avenge him
Ragnar approached Ivar last about going with him to England. He said that stuff to him when he was caught because it appealed to Ivar’s ego and would get him to leave and come back with the great army for revenge. If Ivar stays and dies, he dies a pointless death.
"Chose". I wonder if he would have said that if a different son came with him to England
When dad leaves you in charge but siblings fuss lol
Best edit of all viking
This is legitimately the best trailer for the second half of the series.
Sigurd had potential but Ivar cut that short Ubbe made Ragnar’s original dream come true Bjorn tried to to what Ubbe did but he ended up being pulled back by Ivar, Hitsverk didn’t do anything with his life and lastly Ivar did bad deeds and wasted so much on fighting Bjorn.
Each of his sons was his legacy
Bjorn is his legacy as an explorer and King, killed as his ambitions clashed with those around him.
Ubbe is his legacy as an explorer and seeker of peace, which lives on in the simplest of ways.
Sigurd is his legacy of love for his brothers, killed by Ivar.
Hvitserk is his legacy as a broken man who could not exist in the Norse system, and was driven elsewhere.
And finally Ivar, Ivar was his ambition as King to subjugate all others. To leave a legacy and a dynasty that would echo for years, but was flawed from the start. Just as no man could healthily contain so much power, no child could be born healthy to Ivar the Boneless.
Stunning short, does anybody know the song/beat attached to this please? Much appreciated drengrs!!!
I’d say this guy is right, ubbe made his dreams come true, in a way so did hvitserk, But Ivar definitely didn’t. We all love Ragnar but by the time he went on that trip he was ready to die and had been through so much. He asked all of them to go with him, Ivar turned out to be the best for revenge, and for a chance to escape. But bjorn would’ve made young ragnars dreams come true if he wasn’t fighting off Ivar the rest of the series.
Ivar just did what Ragnar told him too. Be ruthless and bruh he was fucking savage
Hyped me the fuck up so many times fr
Be ruthless towards your enemy not towards your brothers
@@Piotr12396Those also told to make those pay for underestimate him maybe Ragnar had a change of heart and ensured Ivar would become a different type of ruler and rutheless as he already gave up on his former dream.
Ragnar so great, it took all his sons to live upto him 💪🛐🛐
If we are look closer again in past, that Aslaug already guessed about ivar, that she will bear a monster in her womb . Aslaug already made clear reference. No confusion need. Bjorn for Ragnar's bravery, ubbe for Ragnar's dream, ivar's for Ragnar's revenge. The other two sons are unpredictable....
Because he wasn't manipulating Ivar as he had everyone......
My vote is Ubbe he did all the things Ragnar wished he had done and all while staying a true Viking.
They all played a part really. Except Sigurd. Even Vitzsurk kept a sharp eye on Ivar to make sure he progressed. My favorite is Ivar. But Bjorn is the rightful heir to Ragnar's throne
Bjorn is different what a legendary dying ❤❤❤
It's a shame that Ivar doesn't know Ragnar chose bjorn.
No!😊
He didn't even ask him to come until he asked all of his other sons.
At the end, Ragnar renounced to his dream (to install settlement for his people) and just wanted to get revenge (remember when he says to ecbert that dying in England is part of an ambitious strategy)
Ragnar told him that to prepare him for the world and Ivars life to come. His other sons didn’t need to be savage and pep talked into imaging that they’re special. Ivar being cripple would always be looked at as such. Therefore he has to be wild and unpredictable. If all his sons were equally born then we all know Bjorn is the real heir of Ragnars legacy.
Ragnar was playing a higher mind game with his sons. They are both right when it matters..
He said what he had to to light the fire underneath him...each son had their own interpretation of their fathers legacy...he saw what was inside Ivar and used it.
Maybe to kill / try to kill and he still show up the next day during the battle that would definitely be a o shit i fucked up moment ..
Ragnar was telling Ivar what he needed to hear. Ubbe and Bjorn were the best.
All the sons inherent some of ragnar personality
Ubbe carried his bloodline on
It’s up to interpretation but I think the thing many viewers misinterpreted is that Ragnar had many plans for what would happen after his death. And that much is clear because his actions leading up to his demise put all of his sons in positions to replace what he did as king. He also specifically chose Ivar to come to England with him because he knew he would die, he also knew that if Ivar had witnessed the way the Saxons were going to treat Ragnar, he would be the most motivated to go back and inform everyone that it’s time for war.
Ubbe was always going to follow in Ragnar’s steps directly and I think that’s why he never made it a point to tell him what to do. Hivetserk and Sigurd were never on Ragnar’s radar and as such they struggled, strayed from the family and one of them even got killed for that.
Ragnar tested about his sons ability how they developed on their age. He saw every details on his sons for being a king ,warrior ,adventurer or emperor. Ragnar was Fearless, warm and kind heart ,smart, tactical like a chess player, courious. A perfect viking warrior and king. He has a inner proud to them so he knew about their declines for travelling to England . So he decided ivar and taught him while asking a question to his 4 brothers . It's like a connection between father and son. He loves his sons but on different same ways. Björn bc his 1st son and a warrior of steel like his brother rollo. Ubbe about his smart mind and curious like a adventurer : Sigurd a real fearless warrior: Hvitserk as a keeper of brotherhood love: Ivar has a big heart for his brother despite Sigurd and Hvitserk was jerk to turned him into a real monster but smart. Even Ubbe and Björn has a big fear to ivar. Ivar was so proud he always want to be Björn but his mother didn't left him and every kids and his brothers Hvitserk and Sigurd didn't took serious to ivar as brother or human so they bullied him (poor ivar). So ragnar saw his real rage on his eyes and decided for travelling to england as lesson. Ragnar wasn't ashamed of his lost war or whatever he didn't cared about his people, he was gone for being ashamed to his sons and couldn't looking at their eyes. A real love of a father
The real ivar is the most remarkable viking that ever lived and the most rememered
Ragnar asked Bjorn, Ubbe, Hviserk and Sigurd first when they were by the tree. when the all rejected him that's when he asked ivar.
All his son's got a piece of him
Bjorn - Ragnars Warrior spirit and sense of adventure
Ubbe - Ragnars heart and sense of purpose, future
Hvitserk - Ragnars self doubt, depression, tiredness and pain
Sigurd - Ragnars arrogance and cheekiness
Ivar - Ragnars intelligence, anger and hate
And Ragnar was all these things in one person that's why he was the GOAT!
Ragnar was a confused man... one minute, he doesn't believe in the God's... but in the end, he makes a big speech about going to Valhalla... I think Ragnar told Ivar what he believed Ivar needed to hear... he wanted to boost his confidence so that he would believe in himself. I honestly don't think Ragnar knew Ivar very well and wouldn't have approved of a lot of things that he did... just like he didn't approve of everything Bjorn did. Ivar was the last son he asked to go with him... technically, Ivar asked him... Ragnar realized Ivar was the best choice because his enemies wouldn't see him as a threat... he knew Ivar would always be underestimated... and he knew Ivar could use that to his advantage... He knew Ivar would have to be ruthless in order to e successful... I believe that Ragnar believes his biggest weakness was being too kind and that cost him to be vulnerable to betrayal........
I wonder what Ragnar would think of Ivar killing his own brother.
Not like he literally asked Bjorn in person “I wish for you to come to England with me” or anything everyone said no EXCEPT Ivar and so Ragnar saw his potential and therefore decided to pass on his knowledge about being ruthless because Ivar literally can’t defend hisself let alone fight a 1v1 with anyone because of his “Boneless” condition and Ragnar knew his real strength was his intellect. As far as his chosen heir all of his sons I believed would’ve been his choice but Bjorn is the most like Ragnar and I believe that Ragnar would’ve chosen Bjorn to be the ruler because of his exceptional skills as a warrior, leader and family bond. Bjorn would’ve ruled as Ragnar ruled and looked after his brothers because Bjorn always loved his brothers regardless and didnt wish to fight any of them but Ivar broke their family apart and literally ruled Kattegat as a harsh and poor leader by only caring for hisself and thinking himself as a god lmao instead of doing what’s best for his people as Ragnar would have done and all of the sons of Ragnar had ambition they all had the different aspects of Ragnar divided between them but I believe Bjorn was the most “all-around” like Ragnar while Ivar took after his ruthless Viking side, Ubbe his farmer and for the future of his people side while Hvitserk and Sigurd really didn’t take after Ragnar they were their own persons and Hvitserk just played follow the leader between Bjorn, Ubbe and Ivar whenever it suited him best I would not trust Hvitserk whatsoever they should’ve killed him off instead of Sigurd
No ragnar knew ivars pain and hope so he gave him courage to overcome his weaknesses he already knew bjorns fait and was far prouder of bjorn then ivar but he also knew the two sons to truely make an impact was both of them but yet he sadly forgot abot ubbe
Ivar became very successful after being ruthless but the moment he chose emotions he lost he trusted freydis he was betrayed
I think that he’s legacy was provided into Ivar and Ubbe since Ubbe is kind of Ragnars exploring side and Ivar is he’s warrior side
Ubbe was the only one who actually listened to what Ragnar wanted for his people
His son. Become enemy of his brother damn😊
We gotta admit Ragnar manipulated Ivar if anyone was his favorite it was Bjorn and if anyone walked in his footsteps it was Ubbe.
Wish they showed Bjorn reach Italy and Ivar in Dublin like they did historically
Lol Ragnar was tryna kill him ever since he was born
Because he was cripple
what did ivar do? instead of proclaiming himself a god, destroyed his fathers legacy and killing his fellow vikings to prove his tactical prowess. Bjorn and ubbe fought and carried their fathers legacy making kattegat the best trading station in all of norway honorable leaders
ragnar said everything he said to not make ivar feel worthless ivar was only ever alive out of pitty he knew his fathers name would save him ragnat was the only reason any of his brothers never killed him sooner
Ivar went too far i doubt any father would want to see his children kill eachoter...
He literally asked bjorn before Ivar lol. Ivar was his last choice and made him think that he was the chosen one. In reality he wasn’t. He was manipulated by Ragnar to make him think that he was the one he chose above all else 😂😂
Th e all upheld a portion of Ragnars dream I think for Ivar he simply wanted him to
Be the best he could be. Regardless what actions they bring he didn’t want any child to die with no Renown.
Did he maybe use ivar to end the Viking way? To show his people their way won't help them but destroy them?
Ivar was one of my favorites but i also hate him because he killed for not great reasons
Ubbe made peace and settled, Bjorn was an amazing man who made many discoveries (lets face facts PLUNDERED 😂 ) but a brave warrior and Ivar kept the name of Ragnar a name to fear even in death... i know Ivar was a lunatic but his dark side really came through after Ragnar was killed in the pit... he truely was a machine hell bent on vengeance and considering he had a horrific bone disease (as an ankylosing spondylitis/brittal bone sufferer i can kinda relate) if the story is true to facts despite his setback he still became one of if not the most ruthless and cunning Viking that ever lived 2nd only to Ragnar himself..
Fucking great show, they dont make em like this anymore
I’m sure Ragnar would approve of everything ivar has done except for the killing of Sigurd. Ragnar told ivar to use his anger intelligently but with Sigurd he was thoughtless, careless, and emotional and it cost them all their brother
This ivar is real shit for vikings...
In real life, Sigurd was said to have been Ragnar favorite son. It’s so cringe how they killed him in the TV show but it is what it is. Character development for Ivar meant more to them than anything
It was just tough for Bjorn to accept that Ivar actually had a strength that he and the rest of the brothers didn’t have
Ragnar only wanted to inspire his son. It was only after coming to england that ragnar saw ivar’s potential, but also that he could inspire the revenge in ivar to return w his brothers to destroy england. He didnt really have a choice.
Ragnar told certain thing Ivar because he was the only one who did go with him of all of Ragnar's sons not because he believed it. At the end his depression made him think emotionally because he had nothing anymore
The Boss's will getting messed all over again.
The only Ragnarsson that didn’t do shit-🐍
Maybe I am wrong but Ivar helping overthrow King Oleg with his brother and Prince Igor probably gaurunteed that Russia would not invade them at least as long as Igor is alive. Also it would have been good for trade with Prince Igor and Ivar they would have been able to join nations or at least help and trade with one another. Remember the future King of Russia loved Ivar. Remember what the Jarl said that Ragnar defeated in fair combat at the beginning of the series he said we will raid towards Russia. Because of Ivars doing that would no longer be an issue.
Well that’s wrong. Ragnar asked Bjorn to go to England and Bjorn refused. Ivar was the last resort.
Except he already knew all of em would refuse except ivar
The only reason he took ivar wasn't because he chose anyone but only because he wanted to manipulate him into bringing revenge upon the saxons by raising the great heathen army...all this leadership stuff was useless to him..the man just wanted revenge for his settlement destruction
@@randyairo4128 no he didn’t know. Why ask if he knew?
@@denizkenger52one reason most likely would be to not make his sons feel a certain way by only asking Ivar.
Ragnar isn't stupid. He knew for certain Bjorn wouldn't go because he knew Bjorn had duties and plans. He knew Sigurd resented him. He knew Ubbe wouldn't go either.
He had a multitude of reasons.
Ragnar came back to Kattegat with plans.
@@imperialdragon111 ragnar came with plans without knowing much about what his sons thought of him. Before coming he didn’t know Bjorn planned on voyaging elsewhere, he only found that out after coming.
@@denizkenger52 who else would've taken Ragnar's spot when he was away? The other sons were still children when Ragnar disappeared.
When Ragnar returned, only Ivar was happy about it. You could see what all of the other sons thought about Ragnar.
Ragnar isn't slow. He can quickly evaluate.
No.
All sons carried certain legacies.
Ubbe was more of the farmer side, he baptized to get land to farm, a sacrifice Ragnar would've understood.
Bjorn was one wanting to explore lands, as did Ragnar wanting to go west.
Ivar was the one who continued being Viking like until he went mad with power.
Hvitserk was the opposite of Ragnar, Ragnar had many sons but Hvitserk had many lovers that were killed so he had Ragnars heart.
Sigurd has Ragnars mouth and in the show he died to Ivar but irl died to a king if I remember right.
But Bjorn and Icar's discussion in the clip, Ivar was right, Ragnar chose him because he knew he was too old and weak to lead a great army, the sacrifice they needed to win in their conquest for Revenge, was him, he died a tortuous death. They said if you go through the blood eagle or any tortuous death in season one or two of the show and don't scream in pain you'll go to valhalla, and Ragnar didnt.
Beautifully written
@@samueljamesvikings
Thank you kind sir. Dying in battle is most common and some believe it to be only way, but in one story Baldur, Odins son got into valhalla bit he didnt die in battle
Ragnar was desperate to be loved again, he chose Iva last... Of all his son's... Ragnar would say anything to anyone to be loved again, Bjorn wasn't wrong.
Not to mention during somewhat of the beginning of the show when Ragnar asked about all of his sons and if he'd ever see burn again he said that who is he talking about who would surpass him as the greatest Viking of all time and he said I was talking about Bjorn so again this is a lie
Yet ubbe was underestimated and achieved the dream
All ragnar ever wanted was to live a simple life as a farmer with his family