2013 · 6 seasons · Historical, Action, Drama
Vikings is History Channel's epic drama following the legendary Norse chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons as they raid, explore, and eventually settle across Europe and beyond. Created by Michael Hirst and spanning 6 seasons, the show became one of cable television's biggest hits and was followed by the Netflix sequel series Vikings: Valhalla.
Vikings streams on Hulu. Select seasons are also available on Netflix. The Netflix sequel series Vikings: Valhalla is on Netflix.
Vikings has 6 seasons and 89 episodes. The Netflix sequel, Vikings: Valhalla, is a separate series set 100 years later.
Vikings takes significant creative liberties with history but is rooted in Norse sagas and real historical figures. The depictions of Viking society and culture draw on genuine research.
Watch Vikings first — Valhalla is a sequel set 100 years later with different characters. Prior knowledge of the original series enriches the sequel but isn't required.
Travis Fimmel plays Ragnar Lothbrok in the first 4 seasons. The later seasons shift focus to Ragnar's sons, particularly Bjorn (Alexander Ludwig) and Ivar (Alex Høgh Andersen).