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Ubbe

The eldest son who sailed to Iceland and beyond in search of new worlds.

Ubbe Ragnarsson is the eldest son of the legendary Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok and his wife Aslaug. In the sixth and final season of the series, which premiered on December 4, 2019, Ubbe serves as a main character portrayed by actor Jordan Patrick Smith. He is defined in this final chapter by his marital bond to Torvi, who is also a shield-maiden and was once the spouse of King Bjorn Ironside. While his brothers Ivar the Boneless and Hvitserk face their own distinct struggles in Rus' and Wessex or through alcoholism, Ubbe embarks on unique expeditions that take him far from the familiar shores of Kattegat.

Character
Ubbe Ragnarsson
Affiliation
Kattegat / Viking Fleet
First Appears
Season 1
Status
Alive

Verified Timeline

201920202021

Lore & Background

During the sixth season, the narrative shifts focus to specific regions for each of Ragnar's surviving sons. Ubbe is explicitly tasked with leading expeditions that take him to Iceland, Greenland, and Mi'kma'ki (Canada). These journeys mark a significant departure from the internal family conflicts seen in previous seasons. His path diverges sharply from his brother Ivar, who finds refuge in Rus' under Prince Oleg the Prophet, and Hvitserk, whose storyline involves a descent into drunkenness following Thora's death. Ubbe's role as Torvi's husband becomes central to his character arc in this final season. The show highlights these distinct geographical paths: Bjorn rules Kattegat, Ivar navigates Rus' and Wessex, and Ubbe explores the North Atlantic and beyond.

In Their Own Story

The second half was released on December 30, 2020, on Amazon Prime Video in Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria, before its Canadian broadcast from January 1 to March 3, 2021. Within this timeframe, Ubbe's narrative is strictly defined by his voyages. He travels to Iceland first, then pushes further to Greenland and Mi'kma'ki (Canada). These expeditions are not merely background events but the primary focus of his screen time in the final season. His presence is noted alongside other key figures such as King Harald Finehair, who intends to become the first King of All Norway, and Floki, who appears specifically in part 2 of the season.

Reader's Guide

For viewers tracking Ubbe's journey in the final season, note that his story is told across the twenty episodes released between December 2019 and March 2021. His character is consistently identified as the eldest son of Ragnar and Aslaug. Unlike his brother Ivar, who is described as a former king of Kattegat now in Rus', or Bjorn, who reigns over Kattegat with Queen Gunnhild, Ubbe is defined by exploration. He is married to Torvi, a shield-maiden who previously held the title of Bjorn's spouse. The source does not specify his fate at the very end of the season, but it confirms his active participation in expeditions to Iceland, Greenland, and Mi'kma'ki (Canada) as the central plotline for his character in this era.

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