While the stories, events, and aesthetics of the two shows are very similar, they are both noticeably unique in their own right. Any fan of viking-time tales, or historical shows in general, is sure to find elements of both shows that appeal to them. Though the final conclusion to both stories is quite the same, simply based on how history went, each of them contributes a new and fresh take on how the conclusion took place.
Here's the most obvious pick: HBO's Game of Thrones. In fact, since Game of Thrones predates Vikings by a few years, it's quite possible you found Vikings because of your love of Game of Thrones. But if for some reason you haven't seen Game of Thrones, then a) where have you been? and b) you'll find the only show in the last decade that has better battle scenes than Vikings does. And contrary to what you may have been told, Game of Thrones doesn't overly emphasize fantasy elements. Yes, there are dragons, but when author George R.R. Martin crafted the story, he based it on history, specifically the War of the Roses in which several different families laid claim to the crown. It's your call whether you want to watch the final two seasons, which sadly didn't live up to the rest of the show.
Norwegian king Harald Hardrada is best known for his part in the tumultuous events in England in 1066, commanding one of the great Viking invasions and meeting his end on the battlefield at Stamford Bridge. But before all that, he led a life straight out of fantasy fiction that saw him journey to Byzantium and back. He was, writes Don Hollway, the last great Viking
Magnus willed the Norwegian throne to Harald, but gave up his claim to the Danish throne in favour of Sweyn. This time Harald did not accept, and soon after would launch a war of attrition that would last until 1064.
Who is Harald Hardrada? Born into Viking nobility, Harald is one of the last Viking berserkers and a Prince of Norway intent on becoming King of Norway. Charismatic, ambitious, and handsome, he is able to unite both Christian and pagan Vikings.
The supernatural oracle tells Freydis that she is "the last," but she has no idea what that means. She only begins to understand the gravity of it when Haakon reveals to her that she has dreamed about a terrible disaster striking Kattegat: she sees the waves receding, revealing a bounty of fish for the people, only to come back as a wall of water. In Haakon's dream, a tsunami smashes into Kattegat and leaves just one survivor. For the longest time she believed that survivor was her, but after hearing what the Seer told Freydis, she's convinced that the Greenlander is actually the prophesized Last Daughter of Uppsala, and it's her she's been dreaming about.
The big showdown between Freydis and Kåre is teased throughout the first season of "Vikings: Valhalla," and it doesn't disappoint. Freydis is given a sword by the priests of Uppsala during her visit, and she's almost struck down with it: Kåre disarms her, but he doesn't act quickly enough. Freydis pounces and stabs him with a dagger before retrieving her sword and hitting Kåre with a truth bomb: "The cross that carries the sword was never you," she tells him. "It was my destiny." Kåre's last word is "no" as Freydis brings her blade down, decapitating him as he had done to so many at Uppsala.
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Godwin lost a lot from his relationship with Aelfwynn, but in the process gained the hand of Princess Gytha and married her. His son, Harald, would become the last Anglo-Saxon King of England before his death at the Battle of Hastings to William the Conqueror.
By the way, Vikings: Valhalla debuted as our 2nd biggest original this week at 17.1 million hours on a Thursday release. (Have you noticed how many more shows or films are getting Thursday releases by Netflix? I have. Ginny & Georgia did, too, last week.)
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Having been injured during the attack, Ragnar seeks an embassy with the rulers of Paris. They offer him gold and silver to leave Paris in peace, but he refuses. Knowing his end is near, Ragnar instead asks to be baptized and buried inside the city, and he asks Floki for one last favor, to make him a coffin. Later, Björn tells everyone that Ragnar has died. While standing over his coffin, Floki expresses his disgust of Ragnar for his betrayal of the gods by his baptism, and that he himself felt betrayed, having loved Ragnar more than anyone, including Athelstan, revealing his jealousy. He tells Ragnar that he both hates him, and loves him with all his heart. In reality, Ragnar's death was a ruse, his true purpose was to gain access to the city. Ragnar burst from his coffin and takes Princess Gisla hostage and forces the soldiers to open the gates of Paris to the Viking army. Having successfully sacked the city, the Vikings set sail for Kattegat. On the way back, Ragnar tells Floki that he knows it was him that killed Athelstan.
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