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8 Best Movies & TV Shows About Vikings on Netflix Right Now

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If we know anything, it’s that Viking movies and shows can certainly fit into many genres but if we are talking about it seriously, Vikings on its own is a separate genre because there is a different feel to any Viking-related movie or show that can only come from this specific genre. So, if you like Vikings-related movies or shows here are the absolute best movies and shows you can find on Netflix right now.

Norsemen (Series)

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Norsemen is a Norwegian historical comedy series created by Jon Iver Helgaker and Jonas Torgersen. The Netflix series is set in the 8th century and it follows the Vikings village people as they experience political rivalries, social change, and the deaths of their fellow warriors in a pretty comedic manner. Norsemen stars Jon Iver Helgaker, Silje Torp, Kåre Conradi, Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, Kristine Riis, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Jon Øigarden, Marian Saastad Ottesen, Henrik Mestad, Øystein Martinsen, and Mikkel Bratt Silset.

The Last Kingdom (Series)

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The Last Kingdom is a British historical action drama series created by Stephen Butchard. Based on a historical novel series titled The Saxton Stories by Bernard Cornwell, the Netflix series follows the story of Uthred, the son of a nobleman who was captured by the Danes at a very young age and raised as their own. When he grows up Uthred must choose between protecting the people who raised him or the people who he was snatched away from. The Last Kingdom stars Alexander Dreymon in the lead role with Emily Cox, Timothy Innes, Millie Brady, Adrian Schiller, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Eliza Butterworth, Arnas Fedaravicius, Mark Rowley, James Northcote, and Cavan Clerkin starring in supporting roles.

Outlaw King (Movie)

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Outlaw King is a historical action drama film directed by David Mackenzie from a screenplay co-written by Mackenzie, Bash Doran, and James MacInnes. The Netflix film is set in 1304 and it follows the story of Robert The Bruce who was crowned as the King of Scotland but after being forced into exile by Edward I of England, he leads a band of outlaws to reclaim the throne. Outlaw King stars Chris Pine in the lead role with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh, Billy Howle, Sam Spruell, Tony Curran, Callan Mulvey, James Cosmo, Stephen Dillane, Steven Cree, Alastair Mackenzie, Chris Fulton, Lorne MacFadyen, and Jack Greenlees starring in supporting roles.

Vikings (Series)

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Vikings is a historical action drama series created by Michael Hirst. The History series follows the story of Ragnar Lodrok, a Norse farmer as he successfully raids the English territory with his powerful and relentless fellow warriors. He ends up having a huge influence on the Vikings and becomes a Scandinavian king. Vikings stars Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, Georgia Hirst, Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith, Marco Ilsø, Peter Franzen, Clive Standen, John Kavanagh, Jennie Jacques, and Maude Hirst.

Vikings: Valhalla (Series)

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Vikings: Valhalla is a historical action drama series created by Jeb Stuart. Serving as a spin-off to Michael Hirst’s Vikings, the Netflix series is set 100 years after the events of the original series and it shows us the rising tensions between the Vikings and the native English people as the Norse also clash over their religious beliefs. Vikings: Valhalla stars Sam Corlett, Frida Gustavsson, Leo Suter, Bradley Freegard, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Caroline Henderson, Laura Berlin, and David Oakes.

Barbarians (Series)

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Barbarians is a German historical war drama created by Andreas Heckmann, Arne Nolting, and Jan Martin Scharf. The Netflix series is set in the latter part of 9 AD and it follows the story of three people whose fate get entangled during the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest and they end up having a huge impact on the Germanic warrior stopping the influence of the Roman Empire. Barbarians stars Laurence Rupp, Jeanne Goursaud, David Schütter, Finn Reiter, Benedikt Kalcher, Dajana Rajic, Dániel Kaszás, Nicki von Tempelhoff, Bernard Schütz, Eva Verena Müller, Jeremy Miliker, Peter Moltzen, and Mark Meran.

Vinland Saga (Anime Series)

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Vinland Saga is a Japanese historical action-drama anime series directed by Shūhei Yabuta from a screenplay by Kenta Ihara and Hiroshi Seko. Based on a Japanese manga of the same name by Makoto Yukimura, the anime series follows the story of Thorfinn, a young child whose father was killed on the orders of a powerful Viking Floki who invaded his village. Thorfinn goes on a quest for revenge while exploring the land of Vinland, which he always wanted to do. Vinland Saga follows Thorfinn’s transformation from a child to a stoic Viking.

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (Movie)

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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die is a British historical drama film directed by Edward Bazalgette from a screenplay by Martha Hillier. Based on The Saxton Stories by Bernard Cornwell, Netflix serves as a sequel film to The Last Kingdom series, and it continues the story of Uthred as he strives to unite England after the death of King Edward as invaders and rival heirs try to plot and kill their way to the crown. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die stars Alexander Dreymon, Elaine Cassidy, Harry Gilby, Arnas Fedaravičius, Jacob Dudman, Timothy Innes, Laurie Davidson, Agnes Born, James Northcote, and Emily Cox.

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