

7.058 minSeason 3 • Episode 8
LatestEmma prepares to defend the throne. Magnus and Harald vie to be King of Norway. Unbeknownst to each other, Leif and Freydis both return to Kattegat.
In this sequel to "Vikings," a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history.
Production
Ship battles that cost more than your house. Worth it.
Acting
Frida Gustavsson's thousand-yard stare could stop a charging bear.
Stunts
Shield wall choreography that'll make you wince in sympathy.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Showrunner Jeb Stuart specifically chose the 11th century to explore Vikings at their peak expansion — and their collision with Christianization, when 'Viking' stopped being an identity and started being a job description.
Leo Suter (Harald) trained with actual blacksmiths to forge his own sword for the role. He kept it. The insurance liability haunts the production to this day.