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.

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Michael Hirst
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Series cast summary:
Katheryn Winnick ...  Lagertha 71 episodes, 2013-2020
Gustaf Skarsgård ...  Floki 68 episodes, 2013-2020
Alexander Ludwig ...  Bjorn Lothbrok / ... 67 episodes, 2014-2020
Georgia Hirst ...  Torvi 63 episodes, 2014-2020
Alex Høgh Andersen ...  Ivar 53 episodes, 2016-2020
Jordan Patrick Smith ...  Ubbe 51 episodes, 2016-2020
Marco Ilsø ...  Hvitserk 49 episodes, 2016-2020
Peter Franzén ...  King Harald Finehair 49 episodes, 2016-2020
Travis Fimmel ...  Ragnar Lothbrok 45 episodes, 2013-2017
Clive Standen ...  Rollo 45 episodes, 2013-2018
John Kavanagh ...  The Seer / ... 42 episodes, 2013-2020
Jennie Jacques ...  Judith 40 episodes, 2015-2019
Maude Hirst ...  Helga 38 episodes, 2013-2017
Moe Dunford ...  Aethelwulf 36 episodes, 2014-2018
Alyssa Sutherland ...  Queen Aslaug / ... 35 episodes, 2013-2016
Linus Roache ...  King Ecbert 33 episodes, 2014-2017
George Blagden ...  Athelstan 30 episodes, 2013-2016

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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. Written by History Channel

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Jarl Borg was originally a Swedish jarl and Horik would send Ragnar to Sweden to settle the dispute. When Gustaf Skarsgård read the script he wrote to Michael Hirst and informed him that 1) "Sweden" did not exist during that time and 2) Uppsala would most certainly be part of it. Hirst changed it to Götaland (Land of the Geats). Sweden was formed as a consolidation of Götaland and Svealand (Land of the Swedes) where Uppsala is located. While it's very uncertain on what exact date "Sweden" was formed (Götaland and Svealand ruled under a single king is commonly set as a point) the term would not have been used in the time of the Vikings. See more »

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The historical events and characters associated with the legends of Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons took place in the mid to late 9th century. In fact, most of the events and character in Vikings, happen 50 to 90 years to early from their possible historical root. See more »

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Ragnar Lothbrok: So have you returned to your faith, renounced ours?
Athelstan: I wish it was so simple. In the gentle fall of rain from Heaven I hear my God. But in the thunder I still hear Thor. That is my agony.
Ragnar Lothbrok: I hope that some day our Gods can become friends.
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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). See more »

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Referenced in The Simpsons: Krusty the Clown (2018) See more »

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Great entertainment
6 March 2013 | by Robin_clarke41See all my reviews

As usual on IMDb fictional dramas set in a particular period in history attract the bores that insist on bleating 'its not historically accurate'. Well just ignore them as this is a fantastic and exciting look at the relatively unexplored Viking world. In the same vein as other fictional historical dramas such as Spartacus or Rome the plot centres around a single character and their family. We then take a brief look into their world and are shown how dangerous a place the world was at this time. The show has a quality feel to it not like some of the more poorly made historical drama around today (sorry but Camelot was just awful!). The sets are impressive and believable and the direction and framing of each scene is obviously set by a skilled hand. The characters are all interesting and likable and the acting is top notch. The only negative I could draw on was that there could have been a bit more action in the first episode but what action there was was very well done. My advice to you, just watch and enjoy it for what it is and don't be out off by the history buffs. If we insisted on only ever watching historical drama that was 100% accurate I'm pretty sure we would be watching none at all. Great show, a solid nine out of ten.


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3 March 2013 (Canada) See more »

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