VIkings: 10 Worst Things Ragnar Lothbrok Did

As the show Vikings comes to a close with its sixth and final season reaching its penultimate episode, it is time to look back at the man who started it all: Ragnar Lothbrok.

Throughout the seasons, we bore witness to some of the incredible moments that helped Ragnar grow from an ambitious farmer to a legendary King of Kings.

To many fans, Ragnar is the embodiment of the show, with an outstanding performance from Travis Fimmel. Ragnar managed to balance the childlike wonder of an explorer with the ferocious tenacity of a great warrior, often being just as cruel as he was kind.

Even after his departure from the show, his presence is still felt among his children and loved ones. It is hard to say if Ragnar was truly a good or bad ruler as he cared deeply for his family at times, but was also very quick to anger - which often led to bloody consequences.

While he is a brilliant example of an anti-hero, let us look back at some of his more dishonourable deeds that would make any fan question the legacy he left behind.

Vikings always had a strange habit of introducing fascinating characters only to have them swiftly killed off within a few episodes.

Yidu was introduced to us in season four as a slave girl that both Aslaug and Ragnar took an interest in. Eventually, it was revealed that Yidu was, in fact, a member of Chinese royalty, and the illegitimate daughter of the current emperor.

She had a quick wit and was able to provide some words of wisdom to Ragnar's deteriorating mental state. Unfortunately for her, she made the fatal decision of offering a mysterious drug to the Viking which helped him cope with his misdeeds.

Ragnar quickly grew addicted to the substance and demanded more and more off Yidu until she decided to cut him off. His previously loving and passionate attitude towards her swiftly changed to rage as she threatened him with the knowledge that she knew he was hiding something from his people.

When confronted with this ultimatum, he grabbed the woman and drowned her on the spot, thousands of miles away from home, without any hesitation.