Vikings: Season 1

2013 · 9 episodes · ★ 7.6

What Season 1 of Vikings

Introducing the extraordinarily complex and violent world of the Norsemen, The History Channel's first scripted series races the gripping sagas of historical hero Ragnar Lothbrok. As claimed direct descendent of Odin, god of war and warriors, Lothbrok's mystical nature and devotion to the gods feeds his stealthy maneuvers and determination to become King of the Vikings.

9episodes

Mar 3, 2013released

Apr 28, 2013Latest episode

6.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Rites of Passage
Mar 3, 2013 · 47 min · ★ 7.7
Farmer, 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.
Directing: Johan Renck · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: John Kavanagh, David Wilmot, Gerard McCarthy, Billy Gibson
1x02 Wrath of the Northmen
Mar 10, 2013 · 47 min · ★ 7.2
The 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.
Directing: Johan Renck · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Tadhg Murphy, Jefferson Hall, Aaron Lee Reed, Craig Whittaker
1x03 Dispossessed
Mar 17, 2013 · 45 min · ★ 7.7
Ragnar 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.
Directing: Johan Renck · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Tadhg Murphy, Gary Farrelly, Will Irvine, Kevin McCann
1x04 Trial
Mar 24, 2013 · 45 min · ★ 7.6
Ragnar and his crew sail out with Earl Haraldson's permission.
Directing: Ciarán Donnelly · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Tadhg Murphy, Jefferson Hall, John Kavanagh, Sam Doyle
1x05 Raid
Mar 31, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 7.8
A seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar searches for his death.
Directing: Ciarán Donnelly · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Maude Hirst, Jefferson Hall, Aaron Lee Reed, Kevin Flood
1x06 Burial of the Dead
Apr 7, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 7.8
Ragnar, 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.
Directing: Ciarán Donnelly · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Maude Hirst, Tadhg Murphy, Jefferson Hall, John Kavanagh
1x07 A King's Ransom
Apr 14, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.1
Three 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.
Directing: Ken Girotti · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Maude Hirst, Tadhg Murphy, Jefferson Hall, David Murray
1x08 Sacrifice
Apr 21, 2013 · 47 min · ★ 7.2
The 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.
Directing: Ken Girotti · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Maude Hirst, Donal Logue, Tadhg Murphy, Jefferson Hall
1x09 All Change Season Finale
Apr 28, 2013 · 45 min · ★ 7.3
Ragnar 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.
Directing: Ken Girotti · Writing: Michael Hirst · Starring: Alyssa Sutherland, Donal Logue, Tadhg Murphy, Jefferson Hall