Prime Video’s New Viking Series Looks So Good, It’s Renewed For Season 2 Already

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As a huge fan of historical dramas, I’m really excited about this new Viking series coming to Prime Video – and apparently, it’s so good they’ve already greenlit a second season! Like Netflix and others, Prime Video is making some seriously compelling original shows, and they’re starting to compete with the all-time greats. They cover all sorts of genres, but I’ve been enjoying their historical stuff, especially titles like The Narrow Road to the Deep North, The English, and House of David. If you’re after something with a bit more grit and action in that vein, Vikings is another great option they have.

Michael Hirst’s historical drama Vikings first aired on the History Channel in 2013. The show later moved to Prime Video for the last part of its sixth and final season. Despite some dips in quality towards the end, Vikings was very popular and led to a sequel series, Vikings: Valhalla, created by Jeb Stuart and available on Netflix. Now, Hirst is returning to the world of Vikings with a new series called Bloodaxe, which he’s creating alongside his son, Horatio Hirst.

Originally planned to begin filming in the summer of 2025, the Viking series Bloodaxe is currently expected to premiere on Prime Video in early 2027. While no trailers, teasers, or official images have been released yet, Amazon has already commissioned a second season, indicating confidence in the show’s potential.

Bloodaxe Is Getting A Second Season Ahead Of Its Debut

The upcoming series Bloodaxe is set in the 10th century. While it exists within the same historical period as Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla, it’s a completely separate story. Bloodaxe takes place about 100 years after the events of Vikings and roughly 100 years before Valhalla. This means you won’t see any characters from the previous shows; the story focuses on Erik Bloodaxe, played by Xavier Molyneux.

Okay, so I’m really excited about this new show! It’s all about Eric Haraldsson – they called him Bloodaxe and Brother-Slayer, which already tells you he was a pretty intense Viking. He was a king in Norway for a couple of years back in the 930s, but then he went on to rule Northumbria twice! But it’s not just about him; they’re really digging into his wife, Gunnhild – apparently, everyone called her ‘Mother of Kings’ – and their struggle to hold onto power in Norway. Expect a lot of battles, backstabbing, and people changing sides, because it sounds like it was a really messy fight for the throne.

Prime Video has officially renewed Bloodaxe for a second season, which Michael Hirst says he and his son, Horatio Hirst, are thrilled about. Hirst also expressed pride in the show’s stories, particularly its depiction of the rise of Christianity and its conflict with the old pagan beliefs – a theme also explored in Vikings: Valhalla – and its blend of realism and magical elements.

Bloodaxe Looks Like A Worthy Successor To The Vikings Franchise

The early renewal of Bloodaxe for a second season shows how confident Amazon is in the show’s potential. Creator Michael Hirst has a proven history of successful historical dramas like The Tudors and Vikings, which already suggested Bloodaxe would be excellent. Early signs indicate that Bloodaxe is shaping up to be a strong follow-up to both Vikings and Valhalla.

Although Vikings: Valhalla was popular, it concluded after only three seasons, leaving several storylines unfinished. There are still plenty of Viking Age tales yet to be told. The new series Bloodaxe feels like a natural extension of the Vikings saga – even though it’s not officially connected – and is likely to bridge the gap between the original Vikings show and Valhalla, filling in missing pieces of history.

Bloodaxe features compelling lead characters and a detailed historical setting, promising a dramatic and action-packed series. Creator Michael Hirst has hinted at a stronger element of “magic realism” than seen in Vikings and Valhalla, aiming for a more captivating experience for viewers. While the show’s longevity remains to be seen, receiving an early renewal is a positive sign.

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2026-06-18 04:00