Series synopsis
Vikings is a Canadian action & adventure drama war & politics television series that premiered on Prime Video on March 3, 2013. It ended on December 30, 2020. It was created by Michael Hirst. It stars Travis Fimmel, Alex Høgh Andersen, Gustaf Skarsgård and Jordan Patrick Smith.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok
- Alex Høgh Andersen as Ivar Lothbrok / Ivar the Boneless
- Gustaf Skarsgård as Floki
- Jordan Patrick Smith as Ubbe Lothbrok
- Clive Standen as Rollo
- Marco Ilsø as Hvitserk Lothbrok
- Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha
- Gabriel Byrne as Earl Haraldson
Supporting cast
- Jessalyn Gilsig as Siggy Haraldson
- Peter Franzén as King Harald Finehair
- Alexander Ludwig as Bjorn Lothbrok
- Alyssa Sutherland as Aslaug
- Georgia Hirst as Torvi
- Maude Hirst as Helga
- George Blagden as Athelstan
- Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Alfred
- Linus Roache as King Ecbert
- Donal Logue as King Horik
- Moe Dunford as Aethelwulf
- Danila Kozlovsky as Prince Oleg of Novgorod
Guest cast
- John Kavanagh as The Seer
- Nathan O'Toole as Bjorn Lothbrok
- Ruby O'Leary as Gyda
- David Wilmot as Olaf Andwend
- Sophie Vavasseur as Princess Ellisif
- Siobhan Kelly as Egil's Wife
- Jamie Maclachlan as Aldwin
- Elizabeth Moynihan as Gunnhild
- Amy Bailey as Queen Kwenthrith
- Bryan Quinn as One-Eyed Man
- Will Guppy as Chamberlain
- Blake Kubena as Prince Askold
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 120 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 31 | February 25, 2013 | February 1, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 9 | March 3, 2013 | April 28, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 27, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 10 | February 19, 2015 | April 23, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 20 | February 18, 2016 | February 1, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 20 | November 29, 2017 | January 30, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 20 | December 4, 2019 | December 30, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First Look: Behind the Scenes History provides a first look at the their new scripted series, Vikings. |
February 25, 2013 |
| 2 | A Warrior Society: Viking Culture and Law | October 15, 2013 |
| 3 | Birth of the Vikings | October 15, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rites of Passage 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. |
March 3, 2013 |
| 2 |
Wrath of the Northmen 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. |
March 10, 2013 |
| 3 |
Dispossessed 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. |
March 17, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brother's War The battle begins between Ragnar and King Horik's forces against Jarl Borg; Princess Aslaug makes her way to Kattegat. |
February 27, 2014 |
| 2 |
Invasion The time has come for an unlikely alliance to band together for a new raid on England; a storm pushes the Viking fleet to a new destination; Ragnar and his men may have met their match. |
March 6, 2014 |
| 3 |
Treachery King Ecbert finds himself facing an entirely new kind of foe; Ragnar races to dominate in the west; Jarl Borg has his own plans in store for the future of Kattegat. |
March 13, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mercenary Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex and this time they bring a group to colonize there. King Ecbert hosts the Norsemen and proposes a deal. Despite the misgivings of some of the other leaders, Ragnar leads his forces into battle once more, but this time as allies of Wessex. |
February 19, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Wanderer Lagertha and Athelstan help to set up the Viking settlement. A mysterious wanderer arrives in Kattegat. |
February 26, 2015 |
| 3 |
Warrior's Fate King Ecbert visits the developing Viking settlement as the first harvest is sown. |
March 5, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Good Treason A dangerously ill Ragnar returns to Kattegat, where his suspected death kicks off a scramble to succeed him. Meanwhile, Lagertha engages in a power struggle with her calculating, former second in command, Kalf. Rollo betrays his heritage and remains in Frankia. Floki pays the price for his brutality against the Christian priest. |
February 18, 2016 |
| 2 |
Kill the Queen As Ragnar and Floki remain at odds, Rollo makes great efforts in Paris to win over his new bride, Princess Gisla. Meanwhile, King Ecbert sets the task for his son Aethelwulf to rescue Queen Kwenthrith. |
February 25, 2016 |
| 3 |
Mercy Floki learns of the heavy price he has paid for his actions. Rollo finds an unlikely ally in Count Odo. Bjorn has to fight a fierce opponent in the wilderness. |
March 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Departed (1) Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm. |
November 29, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Departed (2) Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund—the warrior bishop—must rally the Saxons to defend the Realm. |
November 29, 2017 |
| 3 |
Homeland Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York. Ragnar Lothbrok's sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all-time high, and each is forced to choose a side. |
December 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Beginnings It’s six months after the battle of Kattegat and Bjorn is now King. As he struggles with the responsibilities of kingship, he finds he can’t rely on his mother. Ivar falls into the hands of the Kievan Rus, and in their ruthless and unpredictable ruler, Prince Oleg, he may finally have met his match. |
December 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Prophet Messengers arrive in Kattegat with news that presents Bjorn with a dilemma. Prince Oleg of Kiev seems untroubled by his conscience. Lagertha has settled into her new, peaceful life, but danger lurks nearby. |
December 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
Ghosts, Gods and Running Dogs Lagertha is forced to take action. In Kiev, although Oleg continues to be friendly, Ivar is aware of the threat which Oleg poses to the vulnerable young heir to the throne. Bjorn has answered the call and come to the aid of an old enemy. |
December 11, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 3, 2013 |
| Last aired | December 30, 2020 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |