'Vikings' season 4B spoilers: huge time jump; Lagertha has a new love interest

(Facebook / Vikings)"Vikings" season 4B will premiere in the fall.

History's "Vikings" returns for the second half of season 4. Before it premieres, the network has released a teaser and a number of stills from the upcoming episodes.

When "Vikings" returns, the viewers will be taken to a huge time jump. Although fans have used to the transformation of the Northmen, from farmers to Nordic legends and kids have turned into warriors. The promo photos reveal Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard) and Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) in their worst state as they look battered and beaten. Meanwhile, Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) looks more regal and has it together.

According to Entertainment Weekly, series creator Michael Hirst revealed that Lagertha will have a new flame in the upcoming season and the love interest is a woman. "There's a new female character called Astrid [played by Josefin Asplund]. She's become a part of Lagertha's life," he explained. "They are in a relationship."

He also revealed that the time jump is long after Ragnar's huge loss. He was one of the most powerful Vikings in Scandinavia and staying in the same place after the huge loss would be too shameful for him so he decides to leave. However, replacing someone as great as him is no easy feat.

The creator revealed that they will no longer delve deeper into to where Ragnar ends up going or what he ends up doing. They will focus on the reason for his comeback. He explained, "We know what his sons mean to him. One was to find out what had become of his sons. The other was to deal with unfinished business, which was the settlement in England, in Wessex."

Although this was not confirmed yet, there have been speculations that Ragnar may face death when he returns to his home. There is a possibility that Floki will betray him and be the cause of his demise.

History Channel is yet to announce the premiere date of "Vikings" season 4B.

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