The History Channel’s original series “Vikings” was well-received by many who appreciated the Scandinavian culture and when they announced its finale a lot of those fans were greatly disappointed. Netflix saved the day by offering up a continuation of the story with their series “Vikings: Valhalla” and I’ve discussed it already with the trailer post found HERE in case you missed that. Now, the series in full is available on the streaming service so here is another look at the Official Poster along with the premise and casting. Enjoy.
The Premise:
Set one hundred years after the events of Vikings, as tensions between the Vikings and the English royals reach a bloody breaking point and as the Vikings themselves clash over their conflicting Christian and Pagan beliefs. Leif Erikson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir and Harald Hardrada begin an epic journey that will take them across oceans and through battlefields, from Kattegat to England and beyond, as they fight for survival and glory. The series shows the end of the Viking Age, marked by Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
The Cast and Characters:
Sam Corlett as Leif Erikson
Frida Gustavsson as Freydís Eiríksdóttir
Leo Suter as Harald Hardrada
Bradley Freegard as King Canute “the Great”
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Olaf “the Holy” Haraldsson
Caroline Henderson as Jarl Haakon
Laura Berlin as Emma of Normandy
David Oakes as Earl Godwin
Asbjørn Krogh as Jarl Kåre
Julian Seager as Jarl Gorm
Pollyanna McIntosh as Queen Ælfgifu of Denmark
John Kavanagh as The Seer
Pääru Oja as Arne Gormsson
Louis Davison as Prince Edmund
Bosco Hogan as King Aethelred II
Gavin Drea as Eadric Streona
Yvonne Mai as Merin
Søren Pilmark as Sweyn Forkbeard
Piercing Ken Thoughts: When I posted the trailer and teaser clips I made mention that I never managed to watch the original series despite being interested. It was one of those shows that I felt I could breeze through in the height of the pandemic but instead I opted to get my DVR into a more manageable state. It was at about 97% when I determined it should be addressed but I digress. I’ve an interest in seeing this continuation but figure that I won’t do that until I see the series that came before it. What about you readers? Are you stoked about this new series from Netflix? Did you watch the original or are like me and still not in the know. Chime in down below in the comments section and I will see you next time. Please stay safe out there.
Official Series Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vikings%3A_Valhalla