Vikings 

Vikings transports us to the brutal and mysterious world of Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior and farmer who yearns to explore - and raid - the distant shores across the ocean.

Creator:

Michael Hirst

Stars:

Gustaf Skarsgård, Katheryn Winnick, Alexander Ludwig

Top Rated TV #162 | Nominated for 11 Primetime Emmys. Another 27 wins & 80 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Gustaf Skarsgård	...	Floki / ... 61 episodes, 2013-2019
Katheryn Winnick	...	Lagertha / ... 59 episodes, 2013-2018
Alexander Ludwig	...	Bjorn Lothbrok / ... 49 episodes, 2014-2019
Travis Fimmel	...	Ragnar Lothbrok / ... 45 episodes, 2013-2017
Clive Standen	...	Rollo 45 episodes, 2013-2018
Alex Høgh Andersen	...	Ivar 42 episodes, 2016-2019
Jordan Patrick Smith	...	Ubbe / ... 40 episodes, 2016-2019
Maude Hirst	...	Helga 39 episodes, 2013-2017
Moe Dunford	...	Aethelwulf 36 episodes, 2014-2018
Alyssa Sutherland	...	Queen Aslaug / ... 35 episodes, 2013-2016
Georgia Hirst	...	Torvi 35 episodes, 2014-2019
Linus Roache	...	King Ecbert 33 episodes, 2014-2017
Jennie Jacques	...	Judith 31 episodes, 2015-2018
George Blagden	...	Athelstan 30 episodes, 2013-2016
John Kavanagh	...	The Seer / ... 29 episodes, 2013-2018

Storyline

The adventures of a Ragnar Lothbrok: the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the saga 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.

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Plot Keywords:

viking | brother brother relationship | king | hero | nudity | 

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Taglines:

Who will rise? (Season 5)

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Ireland Canada

Language:

English Old English Norse, Old Latin

Release Date:

3 March 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vikings

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

World 2000 Entertainment,Take 5 Productions,Shaw Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Travis Fimmel (Ragnar) is only 13 years older than Alexander Ludwig, who plays his son Björn. Katherine Winnick (Lagertha) is only 15 years Ludwig's elder. This however is in keeping with the Viking era when adulthood was considered to be puberty, therefore marriage at a young age was not just common, but the norm. Women often died in childbirth and the widowed husband would then take another wife of 12 or 13 years of age even if he was an "old" man in his 40's.

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Goofs

The things are shown to take place in earl Haraldson's hall, rather than a more public and open air meeting place. In later seasons they do take place outside in a public place, though.

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Quotes

King Horik: Forgive me Floki. I know I should trust you but I need proof.
Floki: Proof?
King Horik: Yes, prove to me I can trust you. Prove to me you are on my side.
Floki: How can I prove it?
King Horik: Kill someone. Someone who matters.

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Alternate Versions

In the U.S. all episodes were censored for violence, nudity, profanity, and time restrains for their broadcast on the History Channel. However, the uncensored versions of the episodes can be found on the U.S. Blu-rays. Each episode is presented as an "Original Version" (censored) or "Extended Version" (uncensored).

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Good Guys Gone Bad in TV (2014)

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Soundtracks

If I Had A Heart
(Opening Titles)
Performed by Fever Ray
Courtesy by Rabid

User Reviews

Finally a Viking series!

I've been waiting for someone to make a good series about the vikings. I'm from Norway myself, and I'm naturally interested in our history. I've only seen two episodes so far, but I have to say - it really looks promising. The surroundings and nature in the two first episodes is exactly how it looks in "Vestlandet", the western parts of Norway. Stunnings fjords with waterfalls cascading down the sides. It really looks authentic.

The acting is mostly top notch, a few short scenes aren't that great but it's hardly mentionable. It seems like in the beginning, people are speaking an incomprehensible Norse/English mix, and then they continue speaking a modern English. It's pretty clever actually. Fun fact: When the Vikings invaded the British isles they could understand each other's languages.

The story itself is really exciting, and I just want to watch more.. I can hardly wait for the next episode to be released.

I don't know so much about the Ragnar Lodbrok character, but Rollo (Gangarolf) is a very famous character in the Norse sagas.

I highly recommend this show, and I really hope they continue making this for several seasons.