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.
Cast: Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø
9 episodes
1. Rites of PassageFarmer, family man and rebel Ragnar Lothbrok is determined to sail west to discover new lands and riches despite an intimidating warning from his village's tyrannical leader, Lord Haraldson, who makes it clear in no uncertain terms that doing so could result in severe consequences.TV-MACC47minMar 3, 2013
2. Wrath of the NorthmenThe journey west begins as Ragnar gathers a crew willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown. Earl Haraldson's paranoia reaches new heights as his fear of Ragnar's success grows.TV-MACC47minMar 10, 2013
3. DispossessedRagnar and his crew return from their trip with treasure, and Earl Haraldson has no choice but to sanction another raid. The west is open for the taking, and the Vikings' world will never be the same.TV-MACC45minMar 17, 2013
4. TrialRagnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission.TV-MACC45minMar 24, 2013
5. RaidA seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.TV-MACC44minMar 31, 2013
6. Burial of the DeadRagnar, weak and still hurt, must meet the Earl head-on after it comes to light that Rollo has been tortured on Haraldson’s orders. The two men will come together face to face with a single outcome possible: Only one man will leave this fight alive.TV-MACC44minApr 7, 2013
7. A King's RansomThree Viking ships sail toward the Royal Villa of King Aelle in eastern England. Ragnar wants ransom in exchange for peace, but the king has a very different plan in mind.TV-MACC44minApr 14, 2013
8. SacrificeThe traditional pilgrimage to Uppsala to thank the gods brings a torrent of emotions for Ragnar, Lagertha, and Athelstan. Ragnar, pulling farther away from his wife goes to make peace with the death of his unborn son. Lagertha, still reeling from her miscarriage, wants to find out from the gods if more sons are in her future. As the Vikings come together to sacrifice and give thanks to their gods, Athelstan discovers just how strong his Christian faith still is.TV-MACC47minApr 21, 2013
9. All ChangeRagnar travels to Götaland to help King Horik resolve a land dispute with the area's leader, Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, sickness infects the village of Kattegat, and the people look to Lagertha to help them appease the gods.TV-MACC45minApr 28, 2013
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael Hirst
- Cast
- Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzén, Georgia Hirst, Danila Kozlovsky
- Studio
- Shaw Media, World 2000 Entertainment, Take 5 Productions
