Vikings (2013)

Vikings parents guide

For a TV-MA, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, brutal violence and some strong language.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

Strong

Strong means explicit or repeated sex, extended nudity, or sexual assault shown on screen, attempted or completed, even partly off screen. Any one of these is enough.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Vikings?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Vikings rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is a TV-MA, with strong sex and nudity, brutal violence, and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Vikings about?

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.

Cast and crew

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