Name: The Vikings
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-06-21
Rating: 5
Cast: Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave

The Vikings didn't just raid—they rewrote England in blood and fire.

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Brutal history lessonGritty reenactmentsScholarly sass

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 1 • Episode 3

Latest

Conquest

Jun 23, 2023

In the last episode, the Viking invaders prepare for a final showdown for the Crown of England as the two young would-be-kings, Edmund Ironside and Canute, are ready to fight to the death.

Overview

Documentary

Dr Xand van Tulleken and archaeologist Raksha Dave tell the brutal story of one of the most bloody and savage conquests in English history.

Content warning

historical documentary vikings (norsemen)

Colonial violenceCultural erasureMyth vs. realityArchaeological truth

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Visceral battle reenactments that'll make you grateful for central heating.

Writing

Xand and Raksha's dynamic—doctor meets digger, both delightfully unhinged.

Production

Stunning Nordic landscapes that somehow make pillaging look Instagrammable.

Best for:Streaming·Solo

Heads up:Violence·Disturbing

First AiredJun 21, 2023

StatusEnded

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Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Seasons1·Episodes3

Top Cast

Xand van Tulleken

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Raksha Dave

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Raksha Dave previously excavated at the site of the 2012 Olympics—she traded stadiums for skeletons.

Cultural

Released during the 'Viking renaissance' post-Vikings (2013), this series deliberately debunks the romanticized 'noble barbarian' image that pop culture loves.

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