TV SERIES · 2013–2020 · CANADA
Vikings
- Created by
- Michael Hirst
- Network
- Prime Video, History
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 89
- Studio
- Shaw Media, World 2000 Entertainment, Take 5 Productions
22 archived facts 4 topics 1 source Last reviewed Sep 2026
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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Vikings: 8 Facts About the Characters and Cast
- #007
On June 11, 2013, Vikings announced two new series regulars: Alexander Ludwig as the teenage Björn and Linus Roache as King Ecbert of Wessex.
- #008
Edvin Endre and Anna Åström joined the cast of Vikings for its second season, with Endre playing Erlendur, one of King Horik's sons.
- #010
Frank and Nuala Moiselle handled casting for Vikings, while Joan Bergin was the costume designer.
- #016
Peter Franzén joined the cast of Vikings for its fourth season, playing Norwegian King Harald Finehair, described as a possible rival to Ragnar.
- #017
Jasper Pääkkönen was cast in Vikings as Halfdan the Black, the brother of Finehair.
- #018
Canadian actress Dianne Doan also joined the Vikings cast for the fourth season, portraying Yidu, a Chinese character with a major role in the season's first half.
- #019
Former Toronto Blue Jays player Josh Donaldson is a fan of Vikings and was announced in January 2016 to make a guest appearance in the show's fourth season as "Hoskuld".
- #020
Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers joined the cast of Vikings as Heahmund, described as a "warrior bishop", at the time the series was renewed for a fifth season.
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