10 Best Vikings Deaths

10. Jarl Borg

Jarl Borg was one of the series first main antagonists after his debut in Season 1.

Borg acted as a sort of rival to the ever-ambitious Ragnar who was rising quickly through the ranks. He managed to persuade Ragnar's own brother, Rollo to join him in undermining Ragnar and King Horik.

Despite Ragnar putting an end to the battles between Borg and Horik, there was always that underlying sense of jealousy and resentment within Borg. The three ended their disputes by agreeing to go raiding in England, but when it came time to set sail Horik decided to leave the ever-treacherous Borg behind.

This went about as smoothly as you might expect, with Borg raiding Ragnar's home of Kattegat as soon as the pair left. Unfortunately for him, Ragnar returned from England safe, sound, and vowing for revenge. With the help of Lagertha and his son Bjorn, Ragnar retook the town.

Defeated, Jarl Borg was soon to become the first person on the show to be executed by the legendary blood eagle tradition. The method included Ragnar stripping the flesh from his back then breaking his ribs outwards to form "wings". All of this was done while the victim was still alive.