Vikings: 9 Most Shocking Moments So Far

5. Ivar Burns Those That Oppose Him

At the start of season 5 part 2, Ivar has become the new king of Kattegat and it is no secret that he rules with an iron fist. Ivar might be a "cripple" in the eyes and words of those around him thanks to his birth defects, but he uses his wits to get by and thus not only becomes king but names himself a god.

Some of the people begin to question Ivar's decisions and radicalism, even his own brother Hvitserk. Of course, Ivar is not a man that likes to be challenged and realizes that fear is a very useful tool to keep people in line.

At one point, Ivar's personal guards round up all who he thinks are plotting against him deep in the forest and to the horror of the viewer, he burns them alive one by one.

Among the victims is Hvitserk's new love interest as Ivar is sending a message to his brother about what happens when you do not fall in line. We all knew that Ivar was unhinged, but to see him burn his subjects alive - no matter whether it was to rid himself of revolutionaries or even just to send a message - was something we did not see coming.