In February 2022, a spin-off of the series Vikings: Valhalla was released. This historical drama tells the story a century after the events of the original series. The spin-off was very well received by critics and viewers. As a result, it received an official extension in March for two seasons at a time. The question of when the second season of Vikings: Valhalla will begin remains open.
Series plot
The events take place during the decline of the Viking Age. King Edward the Martyr of England is succeeded by his younger brother, Ethelred II the Wise. On his orders, a real massacre takes place on the island of Denmark on the day of St. Brutus. Relations intensified. Nordic and Danish Vikings prepare to march on England. Knud the Great gathers an army. The King of Norway also prepares an invasion of England, intending to take the throne. The Duke of Normandy also covets power. Ethelred prepares to repel all attacks. But his sudden death changes everything.
His son Edmund the Ironborn takes the throne. As the Vikings discuss plans to attack London, Edmund prepares a plan for defense. But the young king's zeal gets the better of him. The Vikings manage to trap him. The Vikings defeat the Saxons and invade London. Cnut forbids Edmund's execution, saying he will be the first Norse king of England. Emma and her children, captured by Olaf, also escape execution.
Vikings: Valhalla season 2: episode description
At the end of the first season, Emma gets her throne back. Harald and Olaf are now on the same side. The battle for Kattegat is being prepared. Olaf's diversion plan works. And his army captures Kattegat. But Knud's fleet arrives. And Olaf is forced to retreat. What will happen next? Where will the Viking troops go? Will this power struggle come to an end? In Vikings: Valhalla season 2. You can watch all episodes online next year.
The cast
- The role of Emma Norman, Queen of England, was played by German actress Laura Berlin. She is known to audiences for the films "Lionel" and "No Hate."
- Bradley Freegard ("Da Vinci Demons") played the role of King Knud the Great.
- The role of Leif Eriksson was played by Sam Corlett. He starred in the series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina".
- Harald was played by Leo Suter ("Victoria").
- The role of Olaf was played by Johannes Højkür Johannesso. This is not his first work in historical films. He has appeared in "Game of Thrones," "The Last Kingdom."
- The seer is played by John Cavan ("Braveheart").
- The role of Prince Edmund is played by Louis Davison ("Poldark").
- Other roles include Frida Gustavsson, Bosco Hogan, Julian Seeger, Caroline Henderson and others.
Interesting Facts
- The original series of Vikings lasted from 2013 to 2020. In total, viewers watched 89 episodes over 6 seasons.
- The spin-off was directed by Nils Arden Oplev. His projects include Kamatozniks, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
- The main shooting took place in Wicklow, Ireland. Vikings was also filmed there.
- Jeb Stuart and Michael Hurst worked on the script.
- The first season features music by Trevor Morris. It also uses the music of the band Lustmord, which was used in the sixth season of the original series.
- There are many historical inconsistencies in the series. For example, Olaf ii the Saint was a teenager when Knud went to England. And Earl Godwin was a child.
Vikings : Valhalla season 2 : release date
| Name | Release date |
|---|---|
| Vikings: Valhalla season 2 | February 2023 |
