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13. Vikings

Release Year: 2013

Seasons: 4

Creator: Michael Hirst

Starring: Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Jessalyn Gilsig, Gustaf Skarsgard, Alyssa Sutherland, Alexander Ludwig, Linus Roache, Ben Robson, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Proving that Amazon Prime Video truly does feature a drama series for any and all fans of serialized television, look no further than the History Channel’s action-adventure epic Vikings. Stripped straight from the headlines of Norse mythology, the historical drama drops viewers directly in the middle of the best-known legends.

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Vikings gained inspiration from Ragnar Lothbrok’s sagas, including his battles with fellow rulers and the trials and tribulations of his crew’s raiding in the Viking age. Like other series set in worlds much more vast and theatrical than ours (ahem, Game of Thrones), Vikings boasts an extensive and multi-faceted cast of captivating characters.

If you’re in the market for a raucous round of mythical adventure mixed with a touch of historical flair, Vikings begs to raid your Amazon Prime Video queue. With four seasons and a fifth soon joining the ship, you’ll be set for a non-stop Norse escapade.