Vikings: 10 Most Hated Supporting Characters

10. Haraldson

Haraldson is the first leader of Kattegat we see in the show and serves as Ragnar Lothbrok's first antagonist. A noble warrior on the battlefield in his youth, it was sensible Haraldson became the kinsmen's ruler.

But after his sons were murdered, the once noble earl became cruel and vengeful. When Ragnar suggested his raiding party should travel to an unexplored region, Haraldson immediately dismissed him, claiming it was a fool's errand.

So, when Ragnar returned with riches from new lands, Haraldson was left humiliated. Driven by pettiness, Haraldson took every opportunity to belittle Ragnar, confiscated his hoard, and sent his underlings to destroy his farm. He ultimately challenged Ragnar to a death match, where he was deservingly slain.

Even though Haraldson served as the series' first big villain, you can understand his way of thinking. He lashed out, not out of malice, but out of desperation. Feeling his authority slip away, he instinctively attacked his own people to reaffirm his title as king. As understandable as Haraldson's behaviour was, it's beneath any ruler to indulge in childish squabbles with his subjects, especially when Ragnar's findings benefitted his people.