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Vikings

2013 – 2020Show6 seasons89 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic758.0Rotten Tomatoes93%88%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking drama series about history and war, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Episodes

6 seasons · 89 episodes · best: S4E15 "All His Angels" 9.6

Episodes

7.9
8.5
8.6
8.5
7.8
7.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Viking Saga
  • Brutal Historical Drama
  • Complex Family Feuds
  • Political Power Struggles
  • Spiritual & Mythological Depth
  • Visually Stunning Battles
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Tragic Hero Arc
  • Gritty Realism
  • Cultural Clash of Eras

Cast

24 of 310 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ciarán Donnelly, Ken Girotti, Jeff Woolnough
Written by
Michael Hirst
Produced by
Keith Thompson, Steve Wakefield, Sanne Wohlenberg
Music by
Trevor Morris

Everyone

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Facts

March 3, 2013 · December 30, 2020 · Ended

First aired
March 3, 2013
Last aired
December 30, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 89 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Ireland
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Defrosting Ice Queen, Never Learned to Read, Would Hurt a Child +9

  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Never Learned to Read
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Badass Family
  • Roaring Rampage of Revenge
  • Crisis of Faith
  • Big Bad Ensemble
  • Pregnant Badass
  • A Lighter Shade of Grey
  • Human Shield
  • The Watson
  • Sexual Extortion

12 of 318 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Vikings?"

Questions about Vikings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vikings?

Netflix

In the United States, Vikings streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Vikings worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75).

Which season of Vikings is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is All His Angels (season 4, episode 15) at 9.6, and the lowest is The Key (season 6, episode 5) at 6.8.

Is Vikings good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Vikings use?

Defrosting Ice QueenNever Learned to ReadWould Hurt a ChildBadass FamilyRoaring Rampage of RevengeCrisis of FaithBig Bad EnsemblePregnant BadassA Lighter Shade of GreyHuman ShieldThe WatsonSexual Extortionand 306 more

TV Tropes lists 318 tropes for it, including Defrosting Ice Queen, Never Learned to Read, and Would Hurt a Child.