Vikings
Vikings
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Vikings

8.1 / 10
2013
6 seasons
89 episodes
Action & AdventureDramaWar & Politics

The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas 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.

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Introducing the extraordinarily complex and violent world of the Norsemen, The History Channel's first scripted series races the gripping sagas of historical hero Ragnar Lothbrok. As claimed direct descendent of Odin, god of war and warriors, Lothbrok's mystical nature and devotion to the gods feeds his stealthy maneuvers and determination to become King of the Vikings.

  • Rites of Passage

    1.Rites of Passage

    7.8
    03-03-201347m

    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...

  • Wrath of the Northmen

    2.Wrath of the Northmen

    7.2
    10-03-201347m

    The journey west begins as Ragnar gathers a crew willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown. Earl Haraldson's paranoia reaches new heights as his fear of Ragnar's succe...

  • Dispossessed

    3.Dispossessed

    7.6
    17-03-201345m

    Ragnar and his crew return from their trip with treasure, and Earl Haraldson has no choice but to sanction another raid. The west is open for the taking, and the Vikings' world wil...

  • Trial

    4.Trial

    7.6
    24-03-201345m

    Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission.

  • Raid

    5.Raid

    7.8
    31-03-201344m

    A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.

  • Burial of the Dead

    6.Burial of the Dead

    7.8
    07-04-201344m

    Ragnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson’s orders. The two men will come together face to face with...

  • A King's Ransom

    7.A King's Ransom

    8.1
    14-04-201344m

    Three Viking ships sail toward the Royal Villa of King Aelle in eastern England. Ragnar wants ransom in exchange for peace, but the king has a very different plan in mind.

  • Sacrifice

    8.Sacrifice

    7.2
    21-04-201347m

    The traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away from his wife goes to make pe...

  • All Change

    9.All Change

    7.3
    28-04-201345m

    Ragnar travels to Götaland to help King Horik resolve a land dispute with the area's leader, Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, sickness infects the village of Kattegat, and the people look to...

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