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Vikings TV Series Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla in order

Last updated: July 12 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Vikings is a gritty historical drama that follows the legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok and his descendants as they raid, explore, and forge empires. With a sequel series set 100 years later, here's how to watch the full Viking saga.

Created by Michael Hirst for the History Channel, Vikings premiered in 2013 and ran for six seasons, chronicling the rise and fall of the Lothbrok dynasty from the first raids on England through the epic battles that shaped medieval Europe. Inspired by the Norse sagas and the legendary figure of Ragnar Lothbrok, the show blends myth with history to deliver a compelling story of conquest, family, and fate. A sequel series, Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix, picks up the story roughly 100 years later with iconic historical figures like Leif Eriksson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir, and Harald Hardrada.

🕐 Release Order

Release order is the natural way to experience the Viking saga, moving from the original series to the sequel across both platforms.

  1. Vikings Season 1 (2013)
  2. Vikings Season 2 (2014)
  3. Vikings Season 3 (2015)
  4. Vikings Season 4 (2016–2017)
  5. Vikings Season 5 (2017–2019)
  6. Vikings Season 6 (2019–2020)
  7. Vikings: Valhalla Season 1 (2022)
  8. Vikings: Valhalla Season 2 (2023)
  9. Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 (2024)

Vikings: Valhalla is set about a century after the events of the original series. While it features some of the same locations and Norse culture, it's designed as a standalone story with entirely new characters — so you can enjoy it even without having watched the original.

📖 Story Chronology

Chronologically, the original Vikings series comes first (set roughly in the 9th century), followed by Vikings: Valhalla (set around the early 11th century). The release order perfectly matches the story's chronology.

  1. Vikings Seasons 1–6 (2013–2020) — 9th century Viking Age
  2. Vikings: Valhalla Seasons 1–3 (2022–2024) — early 11th century

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch the original Vikings series first to immerse yourself in the Norse world and get emotionally invested in the Lothbrok saga before jumping to Valhalla. The original series peaks in Seasons 1–4, which follow Ragnar himself — one of TV's most compelling antiheroes. Seasons 5–6 shift focus to his sons and are a bit more uneven, but they set up the Viking Age's twilight. Vikings: Valhalla is then a refreshing new story in the same universe with stronger pacing from the start. If you're pressed for time, Valhalla can be watched independently, but the original show enriches the experience.

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