Since the show is based on historical accounts, it is bound to reach a point where it runs out of source material. However, Hirst clarifies that ending the show after season 6 was a choice and not a consequence of the declining viewership. This marked the beginning of a steady decline in the viewership. It is also known that the fans were extremely upset with the death of the legend and the show’s mainstay, Ragnar Lothbrok, in season 4. The first half of season 6 sees the death of one of the greatest shield maidens in the world, Lagertha, who is mistakenly killed by her stepson, Hvitserk. He was “deeply emotional” since several of his favorite characters on the show would have to be killed. Hirst further discussed what wrapping up the show meant for the characters and how it affected him.

You know, I would write 12 o’clock at night, I commuted to Ireland every week. In an interview with Gamespot, he said, “Often my days and nights for seven years were filled with Vikings. What started as a fascination for the Vikings and their culture, kept Hirst busy for seven years. The creator, Michael Hirst, was pretty clear about where he wanted to take the storyline of the series. In January 2019, it was announced that the sixth installment of the show would also be the final one. Season 6 part 2 has 10 episodes with a runtime of approximately 45 minutes each. ‘Vikings’ season 6 part 2 landed in its entirety on December 30, 2020, on Amazon Prime Video. I highly recommend this show, and I really hope they continue making this for several seasons.Vikings Season 7 Release Date: Renewed or Canceled?

I don't know so much about the Ragnar Lodbrok character, but Rollo (Gangarolf) is a very famous character in the Norse sagas. I can hardly wait for the next episode to be released.

The story itself is really exciting, and I just want to watch more. Fun fact: When the Vikings invaded the British isles they could understand each other's languages. It seems like in the beginning, people are speaking an incomprehensible Norse/English mix, and then they continue speaking a modern English. The acting is mostly top notch, a few short scenes aren't that great but it's hardly mentionable.

Stunnings fjords with waterfalls cascading down the sides. The surroundings and nature in the two first episodes is exactly how it looks in 'Vestlandet', the western parts of Norway. I've only seen two episodes so far, but I have to say - it really looks promising. I'm from Norway myself, and I'm naturally interested in our history. I've been waiting for someone to make a good series about the vikings.

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