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At the beginning it felt a bit slow, also you can see that it misses the sharpness like Vikings has.

But every episode i see that things are progressing, still recommend people to watch and keep on watching. Because you will see that after like 3 episodes, the story get's more interesting.

I would say it's a solid 8. There are some funny things along the line, it just get's better every episode.

Not sure why some people rate it so bad, it's certainly not worth that. But i think people stopped watching after 2 episodes or something.

Go watch it, and enjoy the ride.

Yours sincerely, PlaceH0dler.

Being a huge fan of the original Vikings I was really looking forward to Vikings: Valhalla. Now, even though it's not as quite as good as the original it's still a really good show that absolutely holds up as it's own great series (as long as you don't compare it to the original). It takes place 100 years after the original show and makes references to all the great characters from that show like Ragnar, Bjorn, Lagertha, Rollo, Ivar, etc. It also mainly takes place in Kattegat, which was home to all those great characters. The new heroes in this show (Leif, Harold, Freydis, etc) are all really easy to root for and do a incredible job pulling you into the show. After finishing season 3 (the last season) I can say I've been thoroughly entertained throughout the entire series and I'm so glad they were able to give it a proper ending instead of of a cliffhanger.

I never write a review but I believe this series deserves a positive review after seeing season three.

The different exotic locations from Kattegat and Greenland to Novgorod, the Varangians (Rus vikings) and the capital of the Byzantine empire Constantinopel, as well as the introductions of new characters keeps it really interesting and diverse. I found the story quite captivating and this season was by far the best. Especially the storylines of the characters Harald and Leif are great.

Of course it is historical not entirely accurate, but it does not need to be because it is fiction.

Check it out, it is worth it!

Firstly the people claiming that there are fake low rating reviews here are way off base. The full season dropped on Netflix in Europe nearly 20 hours ago, and the first negative review occurred 14 hours ago, plenty of time to have seen eight total 50 minute episodes. So let's talk about the show, not downvoting claimed to be fake by other people who don't know how netflix works across continents.

The fact is this show is a pale and shallow follow-on. The dialogue is unbearably predictable, the acting awful (although with a few exceptions the original show had mediocre acting), the plot just silly. And while we can all tolerate some anachronisms in historical fiction, this show is just chock full of cringeworthy anachronisms both in detail and in general. We are not talking about changes in historicity for dramatic effect. This show is wholesale inversion of basic history, not to mention battle tactics, often clothing, and social interaction. It is completely idiotic

As far as wokeness, sure the makers can have one out of 3,000 fighters be women (and that is the proportion the burial data, shock combat injury data suggest) , and one out of 100,000 11th century Vikings in Norway have significant African ancestry (although Berber, not sub-Saharan). But one has to ask what is the point of doing this bizarre woke and absurd demographic portrayal at a time and place where it simply is not how represented? It is clearly intentional. Moreover the reason people note the intentionality is that the wokeness is not about prior "non-woke" portrayals of Vikings being corrected: In fact there simply was no prior false demographics in film and TV somehow ignoring African Vikings. Rather this wokeness is put in place and worn on the sleeve to distract from what is just very bad writing.

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Billed as a spinoff sequel to History Channel's "knocked it out of the park" smash hit "Vikings," I naturally looked forward to this new series. So before we get into it, I love writing rave reviews, and I had expected to on this one, but it's not going to happen.

As others have mentioned, there are many historical inaccuracies, one of which is a black female jarl. You can't make this stuff up... but THEY DID. I lost count of how many times I've read reviews that used the words "politically correct" and "woke," and, if I'm being honest, I can't disagree with them. This isn't the only instance of forcing today's social and diversity issues into this time period within this series, but I don't want to spend any more time on this.

After watching Valhalla, I truly believe that it should be described as fantasy fiction based on some actual historical events. To do anything other is false advertising. The biggest mystery is this: how can a series, with so many people from its epic predecessor being involved in it, be such a raging dumpster fire?

The cast were okay, but they didn't click for me at all. In more scenes than I care to remember there was zero chemistry. There are some really good people, but these roles didn't stand out or shine at all. Not a single one.

The series as a whole made me claustrophobic. Gone are the vast vistas of breathtaking beauty from the original series. In their place are boring small pieces of mountainsides and marsh. Throw in a bridge and some other cheesy sets, and, well, there's really nothing more to say with a subtle nod to the bad CGI as well.

I'm guessing Frida Gustavsson was supposed to be the obligatory "strong female lead" in this series? The writing for Freydis Eriksdotter, along with Gustavsson's interpretation of the role, are both abysmal. I know, I know, she's not Katheryn Winnick/Lagertha, but I can say with a straight face that I didn't expect her to be! I expected her to be different, but on PAR, and that's all based on what I said in the first paragraph. Bottom line... not even close.

The writing is abysmal. I was the opposite of captivated. I watched until the end of the season hoping for some of the magic of the original Vikings to be recaptured, but it didn't happen. For me, the series flatlined, and no one bothered to call for a crash cart.

As others have mentioned, if you value your time, watch the original Vikings (shout out to Gustaf Skarsgard as my favorite character "Floki"), and The Last Kingdom. These two shows captured and held me from the opening moments.

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Update:

I watched all of Season Two. Though some parts dragged out far too long, it was much improved, and I brought my rating up. I'm looking forward to (hopefully) more improvements in the next season, if there is one.

When I first heard about Vikings: Valhalla I couldn't wait to see it. I knew it was going to be hard to live up to the original but this not not only met my expectations but surpassed them in every way. Of course it wasn't as good as the original, I wasn't expecting it to but it's still a very good show that can stand on its own. I actually liked it so much that I binged the first two seasons again before watching this last and final season. Season 3 just came out and I did the same thing...I binged it as fast as possible. Even though most of the reviews are positive there are some that didn't like it as much as others and I'm really not sure why. If you liked the original then there's no reason why you shouldn't like this one too. I hope they do another spin-off because the more Vikings the better!

Season 3 is the best by far,normally the series tense to take the downfall but not vikings valhalla,every episode was better than the other.

I have enjoyed the drama,conspiracy,compat fight,the love with the characters and the eagerness that everyone has for POWER When it comes being a king there are no feelings, brothers against brothers and families falling apart in a day just foe the characters to please their ambitions and dreama.

WHICH I didn't enjoy that much are few details, like black in Norway, I mean I understand the inclusiveness etc but come on we talking about Norway,try to make it realistic I know that the story is made up but I don't care is not a documentary.

Vikings: Valhalla is an epic continuation of the saga, capturing the essence of its predecessor while forging its own thrilling path. The show masterfully weaves multiple storylines, creating a rich tapestry of events that keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are deeply compelling, each bringing their own strengths, struggles, and depth to the narrative. The production value is top-notch, with stunning visuals and authentic set designs that immerse you in the Viking era. Whether it's the intense battles or the intricate political maneuvers, there's never a dull moment. I'm already eagerly anticipating the next season to see where these incredible journeys will take us!

This is just dumb.

Could've been great but apparently a few people on Twitter have managed to ruin every historic drama going forward.

Beside woke'ness I don't like all the vision/prophecy stuff Uses to much time and is wired as hell.

I was so hooked on Vikings, it impacted my work. Was really looking forward to this series, but I can't get past the casting of a black woman as a leader of the Vikings. Even though you know that there are going to be some liberties taken with verisimilitude in any historical drama, this is too much. The creators should have realized that a big draw for these series is the historical aspect. I guess I can't be too surprised: one of the major characters in the first series was played by the creator's daughter, and she stunk up the screen every time she was on it.

This show is a solid eight, so I'm voting it up. Fantastic casting and performances, superb costumes, settings and production values, fabulous characters and it hooks you more with every episode. Okay, we always get into the question of the level of historical veracity a show like this is supposed to deliver. But remember that, in addition to dusty academics delivering precise accounts of the past, we also have history recounted around campfires inspirig the young with tales of the courage of their ancesters, taking numerous romantic liberties along the way. This series belongs in that category so, in the interests of our entertainment is it really the end of the world if history is bent a bit to deliver this level of entertainment? If you prefer exactitude, pull a dusty tome off the shelf and stop complaining. More please!

The show took you through history in quick succession and even with head spinning I felt I could enjoy every moment. Sam corbet et al we're all amazing and took serious the role before them showing the vikings to be more than pirates determined to plunder the world. I cried at parts and laughed at others. It's a rollercoaster of a ride through your emotions. And seeing people from other programmes is awesome, but also seeing new people is even more awesome. Watching the sword play etc was so brilliantly done and well researched. Every moment was a fight for survival for both the English and the viking settlers. Well done guys.

Why didn't they just make them space Vikings. The first Vikings was 10/10.

Total groan fest this was. I really feel sorry for all the hard working actors let down by the box ticking director.

Even I myself was a little underwhelmed the first time watching this show. But now that this show has finished & we see the whole body of work. It is a brilliant work of art. The character development is exceptional. Harald and Leif are amazing leads and by the end you truly are able to feel their brotherhood through the screen. Say what you want about Freydis but she is a brilliant example of how a truly powerful a women can be even in what is supposed to be a man's world. All of the supporting characters from King Canute to Olaf to Earl Godwin & many others that bring this show to life are absolutely brilliant. I can't recommend it enough & after watching it for the second time I appreciate it wayyy more than the first time watching. It's only 3 seasons but there is so much brilliance packed into it. Every character plays it's part & they way it all ties together it's awesome to watch unfold.

This series sort of follows the history of the period. At times it staggers off into the bushes of imaginative inaccuracy. The strength of the previous Viking series was its world building and character development. And allowing the story to grow each week. None of that in this series. Mostly grubby white guys and gals whacking Anglo Saxons with various sharp objects. Sometimes they whack one another based on religion. The plot is barely there. The show assumes we'll just look it up on Wikipedia. This series is a mess.

Wow, Netflix! You really surprised me this time, and in the best way possible!

This show is fantastic. Definitely check it out, but be sure to read reviews and decide for yourself - that's what makes watching things so much fun!

Heads up for anyone who suffers from chronic migraines, though: There's a fair amount of screaming in the first two seasons, especially from a character named Freydis. That's honestly my only complaint about the entire show.

As someone with a mix of Slavic and Scandinavian heritage, I particularly enjoyed the representation. It's clear the creators put a lot of thought into diversity and inclusion, and while it might not be perfect (let's be honest, the bar wasn't set very high after The Witcher), it's definitely well-done.

Each character is so well-developed and engaging, with their own unique storyline that unfolds beautifully. It reminds me of Ragnar's journey in Vikings - truly captivating! But Laura Berlin depiction of Emma is incredible, like actors of old who had talent.

Here's the real kicker: the show just keeps getting better with each season! Why cancel something with so much potential? Season 4 could be absolutely phenomenal. William's story would be a perfect addition, and there's so much more to explore with the arcs in Rus and Constantinople.

This show absolutely NEEDS a Season 4 at the least! Make it happen, Netflix!

The storyline didn't seem to be developed until the end. Season 3 seems very mediocre to me. Kind of cluttered with unnecessary scenes and not enough development in the main plot. There were many scenes that were completely unnecessary and lost the plot because of them. The relationship between the main protagonists did not develop at all. It was kind of rushed for the season finale and the movies end. I would very much like some of the unnecessary scenes with Freydis father to be replaced with scenes to show the new king and queen's Emma of Normandy after Canute death. There was still life in this season, but it wasn't developed well unfortunately.

This is just so sad. I literally felt asleep in the second episode. I thought I'm watching VIKINGS. Man these Hipster Vikings are bothering me. This Show is playing with my feelings and destroying the picture I used to remember from the original Vikings Show. Please don't give this Show a second season. Just let it end.

For some reason IMDb won't post my first 2 reviews of this show, so here's lucky nr. 3.

This show should be a parody, nothing more. From Jarl Hakon to the plot and acting, there is absolutely nothing good about it. I watched the whole season hoping it to get better - it doesn't. So many plotholes it doesn't even make any sense, just a complete waste of time.

She might as well have been riding a three legged unicorn and shooting lightning bolts from her armpits! What nonsense! It is disgraceful to rewrite history in this way. While the efforts to be as inclusive and socially aware are applauded, the character of Jarl.