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'Vikings' star Clive Standen says comparing the history-sourced drama to 'Game of Thrones' is unfair

The actor said unlike 'Game of Thrones', the dead remain dead and Vikings' fantastical elements are grounded in pagan belief rather than flying dragons

As Vikings' fandom expands, especially with its fifth season, fans have been drawing comparisons with the cult-favorite 'Game Of Thrones,' simply because both the shows are set during medieval era. Clive Standen, who plays Viking warlord-turned-Duke of Normandy Rollo, points out why that is an unfair comparison.

In an interview with Fox News, Standen said relating 'Vikings' to 'Game of Thrones' is “a bit unfair really." Citing an example, he said unlike Jon Snow, Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) isn’t returning to the show. “Vikings isn’t Game of Thrones. You know this is history. In history, everybody dies. When you’re dead, dead means dead," he pointed out.