S1·E1 Rites of Passage
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- March 3, 2013
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Director
- Johan Renck
- Writer
- Michael Hirst
- Score
- 7.7/10 (124 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
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.
Episode recap
The historical drama television series Vikings, created and written by Michael Hirst for the History channel, premiered in 2013 and transports viewers to a brutal and mysterious world. The series follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, described as the greatest hero of his age, who is a Viking warrior, family man, rebel, and farmer.
In the episode Rites of Passage, Ragnar Lothbrok is determined to sail west in order to discover new lands and riches. However, this ambition is met with an intimidating warning from his village's tyrannical leader, Lord Haraldson. Lord Haraldson makes it clear in no uncertain terms that attempting to sail west could result in severe consequences.
The series itself ran from 2013 to 2020 and focuses on the sagas and explorations of Ragnar Lothbrok as he yearns to explore new territories, despite the strict boundaries and threats imposed by the local leadership within his world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Vikings air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Rites of Passage') originally aired on March 3, 2013.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Rites of Passage')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.
What happens in Vikings Season 1 Episode 1?
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....
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