Narrator: Are you captivated by the epic tales of warriors, the intricate dance of politics, and the lush settings of historical dramas? If Vikings: Valhalla has left you craving more, here are nine shows and films that match the thrilling, visually stunning, and dramatic spirit of your favorite Viking saga.
[CLIP] Woman: I'm going to Kattegat with you.
[CLIP] Man: Attack!
Narrator: If you're a history lover who enjoys the politics of war, check out The Last Kingdom.
[TITLE CARD] THE LAST KINGDOM
[CLIP] Woman: You chose them over your family and called it fate.
[CLIP] Narrator: Explore the turbulent times of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a character torn between his Saxon birth and Viking upbringing.
[CLIP] Man: A country is its history, the sum of all its stories. We are what our fathers made us.
[TITLE CARD] NORSEMEN
Narrator: Norsemen stays within the Vikings' world, but with a more comedic edge as we follow the Vikings of Norheim's hectic schedule of pillaging, plundering, and violence.
[CLIP] Man: It's gonna be a classic medieval battle. Impaling, guts ripped out of bodies. Lots of screams.
[TITLE CARD] BARBARIANS
Barbarians, a thrilling historical drama that chronicles the Germans’ attempt to stop the advance of the Roman Empire in 9 AD.
[CLIP] Man 1 in German: What do you want to do?
[CLIP] Woman 1 in German: Free him.
[CLIP] Man 1 in German: Four men can’t storm –
[CLIP] Woman 1in German: We have to do something.
[TITLE CARD] THE CROWN
Narrator: If you like the royal intrigues and lavish settings of Vikings: Valhalla, you'll love The Crown. It's a modern period piece that offers a deep dive into the political and personal life of Queen Elizabeth II.
[CLIP] Imelda Staunton (as The Queen): To do nothing is often the best course.
[CLIP] Claire Foy (as The Queen): History was not made by those who did nothing.
[TITLE CARD] THE LAST CZARS
Narrator: The Last Czars is a true story chronicling the excess, and ultimately the downfall, of Russia's Romanov dynasty.
[CLIP] Woman: You cannot allow Rasputin to rule the country.
[CLIP] Man: I'm doing everything I can. What more can I do?
[CLIP] Woman: Take back control! Otherwise, you will lose your crown.
[TITLE CARD] MARCO POLO
Narrator: Marco Polo is a series with epic battles and legendary leaders, in the vein of Vikings: Valhalla, as it follows the journey of an outsider in Kublai Khan's court.
[CLIP] Man: I want you to know who it is you're protecting. I do.
[knights grunting]
[TITLE CARD] THE KING
Narrator: The King delves into the gritty details of King Henry V's tumultuous rise to power and his strategic prowess in battle.
[CLIP] Timothee Chalamet (as the King): Fight not for yourselves, fight for that space! Make it yours! Make it England!
[CLIP] [all clamoring]
[TITLE CARD] THE OUTLAW KING
Narrator: The Outlaw King details legendary ruler Robert the Bruce's fierce uprising to challenge England's rule over his native Scotland.
[CLIP] Man: Today, we are beasts. We fight for God, for honor, for country, for family. You fight!
[TITLE CARD] THE WITCHER
Narrator: If you enjoy the axes and abs of Vikings: Valhalla, and also enjoy fantasy stories, you've gotta watch The Witcher. Following the journey of Geralt the monster slayer, the complex characters and epic battle scenes echo those of Vikings: Valhalla, while also introducing elements of mysticism.
[CLIP] [creature snarling] If you love Vikings: Valhalla, you're sure to find your next favorite historical epic in these varied stories of power, betrayal, and heroism.
[CLIP] Man: See what you're missing?
[CLIP] Man 2: This looks like fun.