Vikings Season 5

The fourth season of the historical series "Vikings" from the Canadian channel History contains only 20 episodes, the last of which will be on-air in the middle of summer. Will they be filming and showing the 5th season of the show? Read in our article!

The creator of the show, Michael Hirst, believes that the storyline of the TV series has enough material for many more seasons, as Ragnar had sons who were just as famous as the legendary King of Denmark himself. On March 17, 2016, it was announced that the show was renewed for a new season. The 5th season of "Vikings" will not be available until November 29, 2017. The filming process will begin in the summer of 2017, and the new season will have a total of 20 episodes!

The series is based on historical events that took place in the 9th century. During that brutal time, Scandinavian Vikings regularly raided England. The plot revolves around their leader, Ragnar Lothbrok, a descendant of Odin. Together with his family, loyal warriors, and crew, they make regular attacks on the lands around them for booty.

What to expect in Season 5

In an interview with journalists, actor Clive Standen stated that new additions to the cast can be expected in the upcoming seasons. The script will introduce Alfred the Great, Ivar the Boneless, Leif Erikson, and others. The plot will unfold around journeys to Kievan Rus and Iceland. Jonathan Rhys Meyers has also been added to the cast for the new season, but his role has not been revealed yet. The continuation of the show describes the adventures of Floki, Bjorn, and his brothers. Lagertha's fate remains uncertain, with rumors circulating on the internet about her death in the middle of the new season of the historical drama, but they have not been confirmed yet. The next episodes will depict how the Vikings colonized Iceland. A group of warriors heads to an island in the Atlantic Ocean, which will become their sanctuary. Michael Hirst, the creator of the series, has stated that the fifth installment will introduce a number of new characters who will be added to the main cast.

Since its premiere, a total of 49 episodes of this historical show have been aired. The new season is expected to have no less than 20 episodes, according to IMDB. The series has long since become the most popular project on History.

When will Season 5 of Vikings be released