Vikings (2013)
A legendary warrior rises to power, leading his Viking brothers through gritty battles and intimate family sagas.
The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.
How intense is Vikings?
Vikings has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Vikings feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicsuspensefulintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Vikings
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Vikings for you?
Is Vikings scary?
No. Vikings is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Vikings gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Vikings sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Vikings OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Vikings?
Vikings is streaming on Netflix.
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