Bloodaxe (2027)

Synopsis

Follow Erik Bloodaxe, and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings as they fight for the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Viking Saga.

First Air Date: 2027-01-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Michael Hirst, Horatio Hirst

Networks: Prime Video

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Top Cast

Xavier Molyneux as Erik Bloodaxe
Jessica Madsen as Gunnhild
Karlis Arnolds Avots as Egil
Rod Hallett as Athelstan
Alina Tomnikov as Greta / The Seer
Sisse Marie as Thyra
Rune Temte as Gorm

Seasons

Season 1 (2027)

Season One chronicles the rise of one of history's most famous Norse raiders, Erik Bloodaxe, and his formidable wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings. As they fight for the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling and utterly magical new Norse Saga.