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In this sequel to "Vikings," a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history.

3 Seasons
24 Episodes
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Action & Adventure Drama War & Politics
Cast & Characters
episode image The Bridge
8.4/10 (2826 votes)

#1 The Bridge

S1:E4

Leif proposes an audacious assault on London, one that Emma and Godwin fear their brash and headstrong boy-king, Edmund, will be too reckless to defeat.

episode image The End of the Beginning
8.1/10 (2639 votes)

#2 The End of the Beginning

S1:E8

Olaf and Kåre gather their forces to invade Kattegat. Palace intrigue over control of England's throne results in an unexpected turn of events.

episode image Hardrada
8.0/10 (812 votes)

#3 Hardrada

S3:E7

Freydis confronts Erik over his schemes to make her stay, Canute declares a successor and Harald devises an escape plan.

episode image The Reckoning
7.8/10 (1330 votes)

#4 The Reckoning

S2:E8

Leif says a painful goodbye. Harald's new love is not what she seems. A key battle comes to an end, but the war to rule over Norway is just beginning.

episode image The Thaw
7.6/10 (1207 votes)

#5 The Thaw

S2:E4

The travelers make a deadly miscalculation on the way to Constantinople. Olaf sets off after Harald, and Emma's paranoia pushes her over the edge.

episode image Pecheneg
7.6/10 (1186 votes)

#6 Pecheneg

S2:E7

Harald makes a risky move and falls into the hands of the Pechenegs. Olaf sets out to find Jomsborg and stumbles upon an unlikely source of help.

episode image Honour and Dishonour
7.6/10 (852 votes)

#7 Honour and Dishonour

S3:E2

Harald fights the Emir for control of Syracuse. Something causes the Jomsborg townsfolk to fall ill. Magnus Olafsson unexpectedly arrives in Kattegat.

episode image Greenland
7.6/10 (760 votes)

#8 Greenland

S3:E5

Freydis reunites with her father, Erik the Red. Leif befriends mapmaker Calinicus, Canute returns to London and Harald gets caught in a bad situation.

episode image Return to Kattegat
7.6/10 (760 votes)

#9 Return to Kattegat

S3:E6

Harald sacrifices everything to protect his friends, Canute gathers his sons in Kattegat and Erik tries to convince Freydis to stay in Greenland.

episode image Destinies
7.6/10 (907 votes)

#10 Destinies

S3:E8

Emma prepares to defend the throne. Magnus and Harald vie to be King of Norway. Unbeknownst to each other, Leif and Freydis both return to Kattegat.

episode image The Greenlanders
7.5/10 (3059 votes)

#11 The Greenlanders

S1:E1

Plotting to avenge a massacre in England, Viking armies converge in Kattegat — but siblings Leif and Freydis exact a different kind of retribution.

episode image Miracle
7.5/10 (2229 votes)

#12 Miracle

S1:E5

Schemes, betrayals and politics rule the day as a new monarch takes the throne of England. Leif is hailed as a hero but secretly questions his faith.

episode image Choices
7.5/10 (2123 votes)

#13 Choices

S1:E7

Olaf makes a pact with Kåre as Kattegat prepares for its defense. In Canute's absence, his father, Sweyn Forkbeard, shares England's throne with Edmund.

episode image Birth and Rebirth
7.5/10 (1175 votes)

#14 Birth and Rebirth

S2:E5

Harald learns a devastating secret. The group encounters a dangerous stranger. Harekr reveals his true intentions for the future to Freydis in Jomsborg.

episode image Leap of Faith
7.5/10 (1167 votes)

#15 Leap of Faith

S2:E6

Love blossoms on the ship as the crew makes a fateful decision, with Olaf hot on Harald's heels. Jormundr stands trial. Canute makes Godwin an offer.

episode image Seven Years Later
7.5/10 (936 votes)

#16 Seven Years Later

S3:E1

Harald and Leif help Romanos lay siege at Syracuse. Canute travels to Rome to meet with the Pope. A new arrival in Jomsborg catches Freydis' eye.

episode image The End of Jomsborg
7.5/10 (787 votes)

#17 The End of Jomsborg

S3:E4

Leif meets an unusual nun on his way to Corfu, Freydis devises a plan for Magnus' imminent arrival and Harald's indiscretion worries his friends.

episode image Viking
7.4/10 (2523 votes)

#18 Viking

S1:E2

To save the life of Freydis, Leif agrees to join Canute and Harald's siege of London. Queen Emma dispatches stepson Edmund to secure an ally's help.

episode image The Marshes
7.4/10 (2345 votes)

#19 The Marshes

S1:E3

On a pilgrimage, Freydis and her party are savagely attacked. Harald and Leif seek a route through the marshes near London as Edmund is crowned king.

episode image Lost
7.4/10 (811 votes)

#20 Lost

S3:E3

As the Byzantine army returns to Constantinople, Leif agonizes over the Syracuse horror. Magnus sails to Jomsborg as Freydis' people begin to heal.

episode image The Last Daughter of Uppsala
7.3/10 (2200 votes)

#21 The Last Daughter of Uppsala

S1:E6

Freydis returns to Kattegat and joins a sacred order. Canute solidifies his power in England. Kåre revisits the holy site of a childhood trauma.

episode image The Web of Fate
7.2/10 (1423 votes)

#22 The Web of Fate

S2:E1

Olaf lands in a terrible position after Forkbeard invades Kattegat. In hiding, Freydis and Harald must decide whether to fight for the throne or flee.

episode image Towers of Faith
7.2/10 (1266 votes)

#23 Towers of Faith

S2:E2

Freydis finds a new home. Harald formulates a daring new plan to take back Norway, but Leif's not on board. A new threat appears in London.

episode image Pieces of the Gods
7.2/10 (1198 votes)

#24 Pieces of the Gods

S2:E3

While preparing for a journey to Constantinople, Harald assembles an unlikely crew, each with their own motives. Emma suspects Godwin of treachery.

Cast & Chracters

character image Leif Eriksson

Leif Eriksson

Actor: Sam Corlett
character image Freydis Eriksdotter

Freydis Eriksdotter

Actor: Frida Gustavsson
character image Harald Sigurdsson

Harald Sigurdsson

Actor: Leo Suter
character image Emma of Normandy

Emma of Normandy

Actor: Laura Berlin
character image Earl Godwin

Earl Godwin

Actor: David Oakes
character image King Canute

King Canute

Actor: Bradley Freegard

The highest rated episode of Vikings: Valhalla is "The Bridge" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 2,826 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Web of Fate" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 1,423 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Bridge" (S1E4) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 2,826 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Last Daughter of Uppsala" (S1E6) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 2,200 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Reckoning" (S2E8) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 1,330 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Web of Fate" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 1,423 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Hardrada" (S3E7) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 812 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Lost" (S3E3) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 811 votes.

Name Department Job
Alan Gasmer Production Executive Producer
James Flynn Production Executive Producer
Jeb Stuart Production Executive Producer
John Weber Production Executive Producer
Michael Hirst Production Executive Producer
Morgan O'Sullivan Production Executive Producer
Paul Buccieri Production Executive Producer
Sheila Hockin Production Executive Producer
Sherry Marsh Production Executive Producer
Steve Stark Production Executive Producer
Trevor Morris Sound Original Music Composer
Benjamin Mossman Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor

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