HISTORY Alexander Hogh Andersen as Ivar the Boneless in Vikings

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Will Ivar the Boneless get killed in Vikings season 5? A major player in the History channel drama, it is highly unlikely that Ivar the Boneless (played by Alex Høgh Andersen) will get killed off anytime soon. Vikings aims to be as historically accurate as possible and according to records, the real Ivar conquered more than half of England and eventually hoped to make Ireland his next conquest. However, the figure on whoch the character is based died before he could fulfil his ambitions. He is said to have peacefully died in his sleep in 873. Going by history, Ivar is going to be sticking around in the series for a while longer yet. VIKINGS SEASON 5, EPISODE 11 RELEASE DATE

What will happen to Ivar the Boneless in Vikings season 5? A trailer for Vikings season five, episode 11 saw Ivar ruling Kattegat following the bloody battle in the midseason finale Moments of Vision. The teaser also saw Ivar planning to sacrifice deposed queen Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) after capturing her during the fight for Kattegat. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, creator Michael Hirst spoke about what’s to come for the characters of Vikings. Speaking of Ivar’s victory in Moment of Vision, the 65-year-old writer teased: “This is a major shock to the system that Ivar has conquered Kattegat. His reign is going to be extremely provocative. “He almost instigates a reign of terror in Kattegat. It’s a provocative reign, it’s unhappy for the people of Kattegat and it doesn’t end happily. VIKINGS SEASON 5 RETURN DATE

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HISTORY Alexander Hogh Andersen as Ivar the Boneless in Vikings

“It will test the audience’s view of Ivar but I don’t think you ever totally lose sympathy with him and he’s such a good actor.” Hirst, who also created Tudors, said: “There’s something slightly Nazi about Ivar at this point. I have great fun with Ivar. I think one thing we’re blessed with is that he’s a great actor playing the role. “The thing about Ivar is that whatever terrible thing he does and he does do terrible things, especially in 5B he does unspeakable things, but I can always pull it back and make the audience feel sympathetic towards him because I remind them of what a terrible childhood he had.” VIKINGS SEASON 6 RELEASE DATE

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HISTORY Alexander Hogh Andersen as Ivar the Boneless in Vikings

When will Vikings season 5, episode 11 be released? US network History have yet to confirm a return date for Vikings season five, part B but it could be returning as soon as this year. Season four saw a seven-month gap between the first half ending and the second second coming back. Going by this timescale, Vikings season five, episode 11 could air as soon as August 2018. Although there’s a bit of a wait for season five part B, fans can watch documentary series The Real Vikings, which looks at the historical accuracy of the drama. Split into four parts, The Real Vikings looks at different aspects of Viking life and culture from the role of women to the scale of their invasion to Ragnar and his sons. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN VIKINGS SEASON 6?

The most shocking moments on Vikings Wed, January 24, 2018 Vikings: The most shocking moments on the historical drama. Play slideshow History 1 of 10 The most shocking moments on Vikings