Vikings

Vikings

Created by Michael Hirst

On Prime Video, History

2013–20206 seasons89 episodes8.1 / 10

An epic historical drama of Viking conquest and Norse mythology, balancing intimate family sagas with large-scale warfare and spiritual devotion across a 6-season arc.

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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Questions people ask

  • Is Vikings violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.

  • Is Vikings scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.

  • Is Vikings sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.

  • Is Vikings easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.

  • Does Vikings leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity71

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love76

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Vikings, and what each one shares →

Like Vikings

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Vikings

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Vikings, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Vikings, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Vikings, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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