“Vikings” is a historical drama that draws heavy influence from Norse sagas. Vikings is good because of its powerful narrative, visually appealing cinematography, intense battle scenes, and complex characters. There are two seasons of “Vikings”, “Vikings” and “Vikings Valhalla”. While “Vikings” follows the adventures of legendary Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons, “Vikings Valhalla” tells the story of the last attempt of Nordic warriors to claim Europe. Despite being criticized for historical inaccuracies, the show has been critically acclaimed. If you enjoyed watching “Vikings”, here are 5 shows that are as good as “Vikings”.
Rome
“Rome” is a two-part TV series that tells the story of the downfall of the Roman Republic and the evolution of the Roman Empire. Season one of “Rome” shows the rise of Julius Caesar the season two shows the struggle for power between Mark Antony and Octavian. There are some historical inaccuracies in “Rome”, however, you can excuse them as creative treatment of the story. You can watch “Rome” on HBO Max and Amazon Prime.
Spartacus
“Spartacus” is a story of a common slave who became a gladiator and then led a rebellion against the Roman Republic. For those who do not like graphic violence and sex, “Spartacus” might not be for them, however, for those who like action-packed historical dramas, “Spartacus” is a wonderful show. “Spartacus” is a common man’s struggle to get away from the shackles of slavery. “Spartacus” has three seasons and one prequel miniseries. You can stream “Spartacus” on Starz or download it on Apple TV.
The Last Kingdom
“The Last Kingdom” is set in late 9th century England and follows the life of a Saxon-born warrior and his struggle to reclaim his birthright. “The Last Kingdom” has been praised for its historical accuracy, gripping storytelling, stunning cinematography, and strong performances. “The Last Kingdom” has a total of 5 seasons. You can watch the show on Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
Knightfall
In the medieval ages, there was a powerful order of monks called the Knight Templar whose duty was to protect the Holy Grail and the Christian faith. “Knightfall” follows the story of the Knights Templar. Facts are wonderfully blended with fiction in this series that was originally aired on History Channel in 2017. The series offers thrilling action sequences, spectacular production design, strong performances, and a wonderful portrayal of the Knights Templar’s quest for power. There are two seasons of “Knightfall” and you can stream the series on Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu
Barbarians
“Barbarians” is about a young Germanic man named Arminius who rebels against the Roman Empire in the 9th century. You can witness fast-paced story and epic battles in “Barbarians.” The series is based on the conflict between Roman Empire and Germanic forces. Even though some artistic liberty has been taken in “Barbarians”, the series has been praised for historical accuracy. There are 2 seasons of Barbarians so far and the third season has not been announced yet. You can watch Barbarians on Netflix.