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I love this series. I am a history lover and the Vikings have long fascinated me. When the series first came out I thought it would be a bit more "scholarly". When I watched it I was blown away! I was somewhat unfamiliar with many of the actors who do an outstanding job in the series. If you believe history to be boring or tedious, you have not tuned into this show. It delivers all the bloody action you would expect to see along with the drama of a complicated home life. Ragnar is the leader, some may say a bit of a sociopath. His wife, Lagertha, from season 1, a strong woman, has left him due to baby mama drama!! Who expected this? But that is not the only bit of drama and intrigue. We have Rollo, Ragnar's brother, and his decision to fight against Ragnar. Then there is Siggy, the wife of the Earl Ragnar killed, who now has formed an alliance with Rollo and was friends with Lagertha. Then there is the drama that accompanies invading lands with all the bloody action. Mixed in with all this is the religious aspect. The show explores the peoples beliefs and allows us to explore too. I think that may be my favorite part of the show. It does not flinch away from brutality in the name of the Gods, nor do the people understand everything the God's do. The show has beautiful scenery that mingles with a somewhat simple looking set that depicts, in my opinion, an actual Norse village at the time. I believe the History Channel has done an outstanding job depicting the life of the Vikings and Ragnar, (who is a real person - look him up if you don't know of him). Season 1 was excellent and season 2 has started off strongly as improved upon. Well done History Channel!
That said, let me state that those who are easily offended may have issues with the show. If you are easily offended by non Christian religions, drinking and debauchery, children exposed to it, (really when you think of it, how could they not be?), violence, sex with multiple partners, love affairs and violence, you might want to select something tamer. This show, in my opinion, accurately portrays who the Vikings were. If you are not offended, definitely pick up this historical gem.