Vikings

8.1
2013

Production

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The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Vikings: Vikings Official Trailer | History

Vikings: Vikings Official Trailer | History

Seasons

9 Episodes • Premiered 2013

Introducing the extraordinarily complex and violent world of the Norsemen, The History Channel's first scripted series races the gripping sagas of historical hero Ragnar Lothbrok. As claimed direct descendent of Odin, god of war and warriors, Lothbrok's mystical nature and devotion to the gods feeds his stealthy maneuvers and determination to become King of the Vikings.

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1. Rites of Passage

7.9

Farmer, family man and rebel Ragnar Lothbrok is determined to sail west to discover new lands and riches despite an intimidating warning from his village's tyrannical leader, Lord Haraldson, who makes it clear in no uncertain terms that doing so could result in severe consequences.

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2. Wrath of the Northmen

7.2

The journey west begins as Ragnar gathers a crew willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown. Earl Haraldson's paranoia reaches new heights as his fear of Ragnar's success grows.

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3. Dispossessed

7.7

Ragnar and his crew return from their trip with treasure, and Earl Haraldson has no choice but to sanction another raid. The west is open for the taking, and the Vikings' world will never be the same.

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4. Trial

7.6

Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission.

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5. Raid

7.8

A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.

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6. Burial of the Dead

7.8

Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson’s orders. The two men will come together face to face with a single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive.

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7. A King's Ransom

8.1

Three Viking ships sail toward the Royal Villa of King Aelle in eastern England. Ragnar wants ransom in exchange for peace, but the king has a very different plan in mind.

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8. Sacrifice

7.3

The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away from his wife goes to make peace with the death of his unborn son. Lagertha, still reeling from her miscarriage, wants to find out from the gods if more sons are in her future. As the Vikings come together to sacrifice and give thanks to their gods, Athelstan discovers just how strong his Christian faith still is.

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9. All Change

7.3

Ragnar travels to Götaland to help King Horik resolve a land dispute with the area's leader, Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, sickness infects the village of Kattegat, and the people look to Lagertha to help them appease the gods.

Cast

Photo of Alex Høgh Andersen

Alex Høgh Andersen

Ivar Lothbrok / Ivar the Boneless

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Marco Ilsø

Hvitserk Lothbrok

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Peter Franzén

King Harald Finehair

Photo of Danila Kozlovsky

Danila Kozlovsky

Prince Oleg of Novgorod

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Reviews

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MovieGuys

Whilst Vikings may be based as much on myth, as fact, its core understanding of the world they lived in, makes it inherently watchable.

Vikings were conquerors, traders, settlers, and politicians. All elements, that can be found blended in intricate and intriguing ways, in this series.

Its helped too be decent acting, direction, fantastic sets and rich visuals.

I do feel that said this series needs to come to an end soon as its really reached its potential and much more, will simply start to feel a little repetitive.

A great watch. 9/10.

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rspen46

10/10

Vikings is somewhat based on History, but either way, it's an excellent show with awesome Characters & I love the Actors in it. The locations & sets are perfect, the action outstanding, even if you don't like this kind of show, I would suggest it to anyone to give it a try. Once you get to know the people in it & get into the story, & it takes a few episodes, but once it gets rolling it's an overall awesome experience.
10/10 Rating for me.

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