Vikings Cast & Character Guide
The cast of Vikings brought some of the most notable characters from Viking history to life, and many of them have become more popular since then.
Vikings (2013)
Vikings is a historical drama series created for the History Channel by Michael Hirst. Based on stories passed down in Norse lore, the series focuses on the Lodbrok family and their lives during medieval Scandinavia. The family is formally established by the rise of Ragnar Lodbrok; a farmer turned Viking who rises to power as a Scandinavian King.
Vikings
- Cast
- Travis Fimmel , Katheryn Winnick , Gustaf Skarsgård , Jessalyn Gilsig , Clive Standen , George Blagden
- Release Date
- March 3, 2013
- Seasons
- 6
- Network
- Amazon Prime Video , History Channel
- Writers
- Michael Hirst
- Directors
- Michael Hirst
- Showrunner
- Michael Hirst
- Story By
- Michael Hirst
- Franchise
- Vikings
Summary
The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok (Fimmel), the greatest hero of his age, and his band of Viking brothers and family as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. Legend has it Lothbrok is a direct descendent of Odin.
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Vikings: Ragnar & Lagertha's Relationship Timeline, Season By Season
Ragnar and Lagertha were one of the biggest love stories in Vikings - even if they weren't together for many of the seasons!
Vikings: All The Women Bjorn Married
Bjorn seemed to marry a new wife almost every season of Vikings - but how many wives (and other meaningful relationships) did he actually have?
Vikings: What Happened To Rollo After Season 5
The season finale of Vikings left viewers with a big question: what happened to Rollo, who was last seen in season 5? Let's take a look.
Vikings: Every Country The Main Characters Visit (In Maps)
The titular vikings of Vikings explored many different parts of the world. What countries did all of the characters visit?
Vikings: Why Lagertha Killed Aslaug In Season 4
Vikings season 4 saw Aslaug die after Lagertha promised her safe passage – but why did she break that promise and choose to kill her instead?
Vikings: 5 Things That Are Historically Accurate (& 5 That Are Inaccurate)
How does Vikings fare, between fiction and accurate realism? Well, Ragnar and Rollo really did exist, so it's not all fake!
Why Is The Seer Blind? Vikings' Mysterious Oracle Explained
One of the most mysterious and intriguing characters in Vikings is the Seer, the blind oracle of Kattegat who accurately predicted many events.
Vikings' 15 Biggest Historical Inaccuracies Across All 6 Seasons
Despite being a historical drama based on real-life people and events, Vikings wasn't entirely historically accurate, which drew some controversy.
Vikings Full Timeline Explained
Vikings has a confusing timeline due to time jumps, historical inaccuracies, and more, but real-life events are key to building the timeline.
Vikings: Why Athelstan Was Killed Off In Season 3
Vikings has said goodbye to a lot of characters, and one of the most heartbreaking deaths was that of Athelstan. But why was he killed?
Vikings Season 6 Ending Explained: Ragnar's Sons & Kattegat's New Ruler
The sons of Ragnar Lothbrok fulfill their father's dreams in different ways in the Vikings series finale. Here's a breakdown of the emotional ending.
All 6 Vikings Seasons, Ranked Worst To Best
The History Channel's, Vikings, is one of the most successful historical dramas on television, but not every season of this iconic show is equal.
Vikings: How Every Main Character's Death Compares To Real Life
Vikings saw most of its main characters die, but how do their deaths in the series compare to those of their real-life counterparts?
What Was Yidu's Medicine In Vikings?
Vikings season 4 introduced Yidu, who provided Ragnar with a "medicine" to which he ultimately became addicted – but what was this medicine?
Vikings True Story: How The Real Ragnar Lothbrok Died
Vikings has done its best to be as historically accurate as possible – so, how accurate was Ragnar's death? Here's how the real Ragnar died.
Who Is Bjorn's Real Father On Vikings? Why It's Probably Rollo (Not Ragnar)
One of Vikings' biggest mysteries is who is Bjorn's real father: Ragnar or Rollo. Though clues point both ways, it's most likely Rollo.
Vikings: Who Is Harbard? Biggest Mystery Character Explained
Vikings has seen many characters die, but there's one that left as mysteriously as he came. Who is Harbard on Vikings and why is he a mystery?
Vikings: The Real Athelstan & What Happened To Him Explained
Is Vikings' Athelstan based on a real person? The answer is yes and no. Here's who the real Athelstan was and his connection to the show.
Does Vikings' Kattegat Exist? Real World Location Explained
The city of Kattegat is the main setting of Vikings, and in Vikings: Valhalla, Kattegat is almost unrecognizable. So, is Kattegat a real place?
Why Netflix Went All-In On Vikings: Valhalla Made Clear In New Streaming Data
New data reveals why Netflix went all-in on Vikings: Valhalla, underlining the popularity of the drama spinoff with two impressive numbers.