History Channel has picked up “Vikings,” its first scripted drama series for a second season. The series continues to be the #1 new cable series in 2013 and has propelled the network to #1 in cable in its Sunday 10-11 p.m. time period.
"Vikings" is a win-win for us. As our first scripted series, "Vikings" has paid off in a big way with critical acclaim, strong ratings and a passionate, loyal fan base. It came out of the gate strong and has stayed on top, solidifying History as a major player in the scripted genre, just as we are in reality," said Dirk Hoogstra, EVP, Development and Programming for History. "We could not be more proud of the entire cast and crew and everyone involved in the making of "Vikings." Michael Hirst has captured audiences with his complex, compelling characters and brought the unknown, epic world of these warriors to life. Season Two will begin production this summer to air in 2014."
“Vikings,” airing Sundays at 10 p.m. ET, tells the tales of the lives and epic adventures of these warriors. The drama portrays the world of these Dark Age raiders, traders, explorers - not from an outsider's view, but, through the eyes of Viking society.
“Vikings” follows the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), a curious, compelling man who is always looking to break through barriers and discover new worlds to conquer. Ragnar is deeply frustrated by the unadventurous policies of his local chieftain, Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne), who continues to send his Vikings raiders east every summer, to the Baltic states and Russia, whose populations are as materially poor as themselves.
Joining Fimmel and Byrne are Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha, a fierce shield maiden and Ragnar's wife; Jessalyn Gilsig as Siggy, Earl Haraldson's beautiful wife; George Blagden as Athelstan, a young, innocent Christian monk captured by Ragnar on his first raid on England and more.
"Vikings" airs Sundays at 10:00 p. m. on History.
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