Ragnar Lothbrok and his army of Northmen have returned to Parisvia an overland detour.
Hes been under the rock for a long time.
He had to rebel.
In Viking society, fame is everything.
Its terrible if your brother is the most famous man in your society.
I felt for him, you know?
He became an alcoholic.
He became a bum.
Midway through season 3, Rollo went to the Seer, who promised him a grand future.
Something similar happened in real life, according to Hirst.
Hirst assured him better things were ahead.
Sure enough, Rollo enters this midseason finale a changed man, happily married to Princess Gisla.
Compare that to Ragnar, currently in the throes of addiction and suffering from a truly cosmic depression.
Youre invested in Ragnar.
Ragnar is an amazing guy, hes sympathetic, hes tortured, hes beautiful.
Rollo is successful, and you dont begrudge it, says Hirst.
I think it actually questions some of the assumptions that people have about the heroic character.
Find out what happens to Rollo and Ragnar whenVikingsairs on History tonight at 10 PM.
