Created by Jeb Stuart Vikings: Valhalla is a historical action drama television series from Netflix. It is a sequel to History’s Vikings, filmed in County Wicklow, Ireland. Stuart is also the executive producer alongside Morgan O’Sullivan, Michael Hirst, Sheila Hockin, Steve Stark, James Flynn, and many more.
It was first aired on February 25, 2022. In March 2022 the series was renewed for a second and third season. It has received positive reviews from critics and currently holds an approval rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.
So, when is the second season releasing? What is the plot? Who will play the lead roles? Keep reading to know further details.
Vikings: Valhalla Plot and Cast
The historical drama’s time is set 100 years after the Vikings: Valhalla’s time. The show is thrilling with an action-packed adventure that makes it a must-watch. Vikings: Valhalla shows the conflict between the Saxons and northerners of Scandinavia.
It is believed that Jarl Haakon had died at the end of the series season 1. Moreover, the fact is unleashed that Olaf had given false information to the defenders, so they had split their troops. Freydis had killed Kre and escaped with Harald. Forkbeard wins and dominates the Danish Navy. Emma helps Forkbeard in the task.
Later on, Forkbread and Emma attack Kattegat, occupying Olaf’s city. At the same time, Liv dies in the arms of Leif. Then Leif ends up preparing to trouble Canute’s son Svein. Season 2 would unleash the boy’s identity. So Leish would be searching for Harald and his sister. Moreover, the boy would know what Freydis did to get into power.
Now talking about cast, fans can expect the return of Sam Corlett in the Vikings: Valhalla cast as Leif Eriksson, Frida Gustavsson as Freydís Eiríksdóttir, and Leo Suter as Harald Sigurdsson. It’s also likely that Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson’s Olaf will be back too, along with Soren Pilmark as King Forkbeard and Bradley Freegard as King Canute. While Jarl Haakon dies in Season 1, actress Caroline Henderson who portrays her has hinted that we might see more of her character in Season 2.
Vikings: Valhalla Season 2 Release Date
The makers of the show have not announced an exact release date for Vikings: Valhalla Season 2 yet. Season 1 was released recently this year and the makers have confirmed that the second season is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2023.
The upcoming season is expected to have eight episodes like the previous season. Any further details might be revealed in the upcoming few months.
Vikings: Valhalla Season 2 Trailer
A trailer for Vikings: Valhalla Season 2 has not been released yet. For now, you can watch the trailer of Season 1 below: