Vikings 2013
What is Vikings?
Vikings is a historical drama television series created and written by Michael Hirst. The show is a co-production between Canada and Ireland that originally premiered on the History channel on March 3, 2013.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 89
- First aired
- Mar 3, 2013
- Last aired
- Dec 30, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- Prime Video, History
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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Overview
Vikings is a historical drama television series created and written by Michael Hirst. The show is a co-production between Canada and Ireland that originally premiered on the History channel on March 3, 2013. The series follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior and farmer who yearns to explore and raid distant shores across the ocean. As he rises to become king of the Viking tribes, the narrative charts his exploits as he challenges an unfit leader who lacks vision. Ragnar is described as the greatest hero of his age and a fearless warrior who embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend holds that he is a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors. The series also depicts the sagas of Ragnar's family and his band of Viking brothers. While primarily broadcast on the History channel, the second half of the sixth season aired on Amazon Prime Video in some countries prior to its History airing. The show concluded in 2020.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the rise of Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary warrior and farmer who challenges leadership to explore new lands.”
- engaging exploration of Norse culture
- compelling character-driven storytelling
- contains scenes of intense violence
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas that focus on legendary figures and ancient traditions.
The series depicts a violent world and is intended for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Rites of Passage Mar 3, 2013
- E2 Wrath of the Northmen Mar 10, 2013
- E3 Dispossessed Mar 17, 2013
- E4 Trial Mar 24, 2013
- E5 Raid Mar 31, 2013
- E6 Burial of the Dead Apr 7, 2013
- E7 A King's Ransom Apr 14, 2013
- E8 Sacrifice Apr 21, 2013
- E9 All Change Apr 28, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Brother's War Feb 27, 2014
- E2 Invasion Mar 6, 2014
- E3 Treachery Mar 13, 2014
- E4 Eye for an Eye Mar 20, 2014
- E5 Answers in Blood Mar 27, 2014
- E6 Unforgiven Apr 3, 2014
- E7 Blood Eagle Apr 10, 2014
- E8 Boneless Apr 17, 2014
- E9 The Choice Apr 24, 2014
- E10 The Lord's Prayer May 1, 2014
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Mercenary Feb 19, 2015
- E2 The Wanderer Feb 26, 2015
- E3 Warrior's Fate Mar 5, 2015
- E4 Scarred Mar 12, 2015
- E5 The Usurper Mar 19, 2015
- E6 Born Again Mar 26, 2015
- E7 Paris Apr 2, 2015
- E8 To the Gates! Apr 9, 2015
- E9 Breaking Point Apr 16, 2015
- E10 The Dead Apr 23, 2015
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 A Good Treason Feb 18, 2016
- E2 Kill the Queen Feb 25, 2016
- E3 Mercy Mar 3, 2016
- E4 Yol Mar 10, 2016
- E5 Promised Mar 17, 2016
- E6 What Might Have Been Mar 24, 2016
- E7 The Profit and the Loss Mar 31, 2016
- E8 Portage Apr 7, 2016
- E9 Death All 'Round Apr 14, 2016
- E10 The Last Ship Apr 21, 2016
- E11 The Outsider Nov 30, 2016
- E12 The Vision Dec 7, 2016
- E13 Two Journeys Dec 14, 2016
- E14 In the Uncertain Hour Before the Morning Dec 21, 2016
- E15 All His Angels Dec 28, 2016
- E16 Crossings Jan 4, 2017
- E17 The Great Army Jan 11, 2017
- E18 Revenge Jan 18, 2017
- E19 On the Eve Jan 25, 2017
- E20 The Reckoning Feb 1, 2017
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 The Departed (1) Nov 29, 2017
- E2 The Departed (2) Nov 29, 2017
- E3 Homeland Dec 6, 2017
- E4 The Plan Dec 13, 2017
- E5 The Prisoner Dec 20, 2017
- E6 The Message Dec 27, 2017
- E7 Full Moon Jan 3, 2018
- E8 The Joke Jan 10, 2018
- E9 A Simple Story Jan 17, 2018
- E10 Moments of Vision Jan 24, 2018
- E11 The Revelation Nov 28, 2018
- E12 Murder Most Foul Dec 5, 2018
- E13 A New God Dec 12, 2018
- E14 The Lost Moment Dec 19, 2018
- E15 Hell Dec 26, 2018
- E16 The Buddha Jan 2, 2019
- E17 The Most Terrible Thing Jan 9, 2019
- E18 Baldur Jan 16, 2019
- E19 What Happens in the Cave Jan 23, 2019
- E20 Ragnarok Jan 30, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created and written by Michael Hirst.
When did the show premiere?
The series originally premiered on March 3, 2013.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows the life and exploits of the Viking hero Ragnar Lothbrok and his family.
Is the series based on history?
The show is a historical drama based on the sagas of Ragnar Lothbrok.
Where can the series be viewed?
The series is available to stream on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.