Vikings

The world of the Vikings is brought to life through the journey of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) -- a man on the edge of myth. Our story begins in 8th century Scandinavia where Ragnar Lothbrok is a warrior and a farmer who dreams of finding riches by bucking the tradition of raiding to the east. Ragnar has been working in secret on a project that will turn the Viking world on its head. But first Ragnar must convince the leader of his community, the powerful Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne)!

The stage is set for the first journey west by Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) as he gathers a crew -- including Rollo (Clive Standen) and Floki (Gustaf Skarsgard) -- willing to risk their lives to travel into the unknown...all without the permission of Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne). Meanwhile, Haraldson's paranoia reaches new heights as it becomes apparent that trust is extremely difficult to come by in this dark era. Katheryn Winnick and Jessayln Gilsig also star.

In and out in a flurry of violence and terror, Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) and his crew raid the monastery for everything it contains, from treasure to monks who can be sold as slaves. Unable to ignore the riches this unsanctioned journey has returned, Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne) has no choice but to agree to let these warriors undertake a second trip out. The west has now been opened for the taking by Ragnar Lothbrok and the world of the Vikings will never be the same.

The Vikings head back to England to see what other treasures this new world has to offer. This go round Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) and his crew sail with Earl Haraldson's permission...and also with his spy aboard. After bloodshed on the beach, the Vikings choose the Sabbath to invade the town of Hexam and unleash a flood of violence. In the midst of the terror, Ragnar and Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) discover that there are consequences for every action and that Earl Haraldson is always watching.

In the Great Hall of Kattegat, a seer reads Earl Haraldson's future and tells him that Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) searches for his death. The unanswerable question is whom do the gods favor more? As a man willing to defend his power and status to the death, Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne) intends to take precautionary measures. Ragnar's home and farm are burned to the ground by the Earl and Ragnar is hurt but hidden safely away. He must now choose the path that will lead him back to his freedom.

Despite Lagertha's protestations that he is still far too hurt and weak, Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) decides he must meet the Earl (Gabriel Byrne) head-on after it comes to light that Rollo (Clive Standen) has been tortured on Haraldson's orders. The two men will come together face to face in a brutal battle with but a single possible outcome: Only one man will leave this fight alive. Katheryn Winnick and Jessayln Gilsig also star.