After the widely acclaimed success of developer Santa Monica Studio’s return to the franchise with God of War, fans have been counting down the days to the freshly released and equally lauded Ragnarök. Now with the game out, countless are surely continuing this exciting soft-rebooted adventure filled with cathartic action and the thoughtful character development of its redeemed protagonist.
The Northman The latest major Norse epic to hit theaters, Robert Eggers’ The Northman is pure, unfiltered Viking action. Starring Alexander Skarsgård in the leading role, the story follows the Viking prince Amleth as he sets out on a bloody quest for revenge after his uncle murders and usurps his father.
For fans of history, medieval Norse storytelling, and meaningful dramatic intrigue, Vikings is an immersive epic spanning six narratively satisfying seasons. The series has been particularly praised for placing equal importance on character writing as it does on thrilling action, which similarly themed movies and shows occasionally fail to do.
Season 1 of Vinland Saga is available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and HIDIVE, with a second season set to premiere on January 10, 2023.