Vikings
Norse heroes exploring unknown lands for conquest.
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About Vikings
Released: 2013
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 6 Seasons
Cast
Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Gustaf Skarsgård, Jessalyn Gilsig, George Blagden, Gabriel Byrne, Alyssa Sutherland, Donal Logue, Alexander Ludwig, Linus Roache, Ben Robson, Kevin Durand, Lothaire Bluteau, John Kavanagh, Peter Franzén, Jasper Pääkkönen, Moe Dunford, Alex Høgh Andersen, Marco Ilsø, David Lindström, Jordan Patrick Smith, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Danila Kozlovsky
About Vikings
"Vikings" is a historical drama television series, released in 2013, created and written by Michael Hirst. The show takes audiences back to the times of the legendary Norsemen who raided and explored during medieval times. The plot primarily follows legendary Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok and his crew, and later his offspring, as they become some of the most feared warriors in history.
Making / Production
The series was filmed in Ireland and produced by World 2000 Entertainment and Take 5 Productions. Michael Hirst's exhaustive research gives the series genuine historical grounding.
Actors
- Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok - The farmer who rose to fame by successful raids into England with the support of his family and fellow warriors.
- Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha - A shield maiden, who eventually becomes Earl Ingstad, independent of her husband.
- Clive Standen as Rollo - Ragnar's brother and his jealous rival.
- Gustaf Skarsgard as Floki - Eccentric and quirky ship builder, friend of Ragnar's, designs and builds the prototype of the new generation of Viking ships.
- Alexander Ludwig as Bjorn Ironside - Son of Ragnar and Lagertha, and the future king.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show's creator, Michael Hirst, read all the sagas in preparation for the series.
- Despite the cold-weather setting, the show was filmed in Ireland.
- Travis Fimmel (Ragnar) was the first actor cast for the series.
- The character Floki is named after the Norse God Loki.
Awards
"Vikings" has won and been nominated for several awards over its six-season run. It won the Best Drama Series at the 29th Canadian Cinema & Television production Association's Gemini Awards.
Quotes
- Ragnar Lothbrok - "Why do we fight each other about this piece or that piece of land?"
- Lagertha - "We fight. That is how we win, and that is how we die."
- Rollo - "You can't kill me! I am the sea!"
- Floki - "I feel trapped in all this happiness."
Music, Soundtrack
- The series features striking and haunting music, composed by Trevor Morris, that perfectly encapsulates the atmospheric tone of the show.
- Alongside Morris’ compositions, the series features songs from a variety of musicians including the Norwegian musician Einar Selvik, and the band Wardruna.
About Vikings
Vikings is a gripping historical drama depicting the legendary Norse warrior, Ragnar Lothbrok's journey from farmer to fearsome king of the vikings.
