what season does ragnar die

Ragnar Lothbrok dies in season 4 of Vikings. His death was a pivotal moment in the series, as he was the main protagonist up until that point. In season 4, Ragnar developed a drug addiction, suffered a devastating defeat during the Second Siege of Paris, and disappeared from Kattegat for many years. He eventually decided to travel to England one last time, so he could die on his own terms. He went to Wessex, surrendered himself to King Ecbert, and was presented as a prisoner to King Ælle. However, it was revealed that it was Ragnars plan all along to die by the hand of King Ælle, so his sons could return and exact terrible vengeance against his rivals. The Vikings Ragnar death was execution by being dropped into a pit of venomous snakes, which was lifted straight from the Viking sagas.