Vikings is a historical drama television series written and created by Michael Hirst for the History channel. Filmed in Ireland, it premiered on March 3, 2013, in Canada.[1]Vikings is inspired by the sagas of VikingRagnar Lothbrok, one of the best-known legendary Norse heroes. The series portrays Ragnar's and his family's rise from serfdom to nobility and fame through successful raids into Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and Francia. The series is also inspired by, and loosely adapts, various historical events from European history during the Early Middle Ages.
During the course of the series, 89 episodes of Vikings aired over six seasons, between March 3, 2013, and December 30, 2020.
^ abThe first two episodes aired together on History as a two-hour premiere, "The Departed", but were released separately on streaming services and in digital stores, with the first part titled "The Fisher King" and the second "The Departed".[2][3]
December 30, 2020 (2020-12-30)(Ire.) February 3, 2021 (Can.)
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"The Raft of Medusa"
Paddy Breathnach
Michael Hirst
December 30, 2020 (2020-12-30)(Ire.) February 10, 2021 (Can.)
87
18
"It's Only Magic"
Steve Saint Leger
Michael Hirst
December 30, 2020 (2020-12-30)(Ire.) February 17, 2021 (Can.)
88
19
"The Lord Giveth..."
Steve Saint Leger
Michael Hirst
December 30, 2020 (2020-12-30)(Ire.) February 24, 2021 (Can.)
89
20
"The Last Act"
Steve Saint Leger
Michael Hirst
December 30, 2020 (2020-12-30)(Ire.) March 3, 2021 (Can.)
Specials
Athelstan's Journal
A series of 13 webisodes known as Vikings: Athelstan's Journal, directed by Lucas Taylor[4] and written by Sam Meikle,[5] was released by the History Channel. Each webisode serves as a journal entry for the Vikings character Athelstan. The webisodes were released prior to and in conjunction with the beginning of the third season of Vikings.[6] As of June 2023[update] available on YouTube,[7] the webisodes have a running time of 1:45 to 5:01 minutes.
A recap of seasons 1–4, part 1 which aired before season 4, part 2. The cast and Michael Hirst discuss the remaining episodes of season 4.
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"The Saga of Lagertha"
Joshua Zimmerman
Justin Pollard
November 29, 2017 (2017-11-29)
A recap of seasons 1–4 which aired before season 5. The Seer narrates the story of Lagertha to Ivar. The cast and Michael Hirst discuss season 5, part 1.
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"The Saga of Bjorn"
Joshua Zimmerman
Justin Pollard
November 28, 2018 (2018-11-28)
A recap of seasons 1–5, part 1 which aired before season 5, part 2. Torvi narrates the story of Bjorn to their son Hali. The cast and Michael Hirst discuss the remaining episodes of season 5.
4
"The Saga of Floki"
Karla Braun
Justin Pollard
December 4, 2019 (2019-12-04)
A recap of Floki's arc from the first five seasons with Ivar narrating the story to Vigrid. Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Georgia Hirst, Peter Franzén, Marco Ilsø and Michael Hirst discussed the first half of the final season.
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"The Saga of the Vikings"
Joshua Zimmerman
Justin Pollard
June 5, 2021 (2021-06-05)
A recap where Bjorn reunited with his brothers Ivar and Hvitserk for a strange gathering after Bjorn is gravely injured in battle. As they share tales of the exploits of their people and prophecies of Ragnarök, it becomes clear this is not a simple reunion.
