Vikings is a historical drama television series …

Season 1 premiered on March 3, 2013 in Canada …

Filmed in Ireland, Vikings is inspired by the tales about the Viking Ragnar Lothbrok, one of the best-known mythological Norse heroes and notorious as the scourge of France and England. …

Rotten Tomatoes reported a 81% approval rating with an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 27 reviews. The site’s consensus reads, “Vikings makes up for its lack of historical accuracy with a heaping helping of violence, romance, and striking visuals”. …

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Already renewed for a sixth season I doubt I’ll continue on to season 2. Too gory for gore’s sake.

related – The religious angle of the TV series is entirely fabricated. Learn about Ásatrú – the religion of the Vikings