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'Vikings' final season to premiere December 4 on History
October 11, 2019
The sixth and final season of "Vikings" is to premiere with a 2-hour episode on the History channel on Dec. 4.
'Vikings' renewed for 20-episode sixth season by History
September 12, 2017
The History channel says it has ordered a 20-episode, sixth season of its "Vikings" drama series.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers joins Season 5 cast of History's 'Vikings'
March 17, 2016
Jonathan Rhys Meyers has joined the 20-episode, fifth season of "Vikings," HISTORY said Thursday.
History's 'Vikings' premiere draws 8.3 million viewers
March 4, 2013
Some 8.3 million viewers tuned in for two U.S. telecasts of Sunday's series premiere of "Vikings," the History channel announced Monday.
'Vikings' to debut as History's first scripted drama series
March 3, 2013
Michael Hirst says it is essential to have characters viewers will want to invest in, as well as a compelling story and fascinating setting, when creating a historical epic such as his latest offering, "Vikings."