Vikings

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Season 3
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 326 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 245 out of 326
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 326
  3. Negative: 67 out of 326
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  1. JLuis_001
    Apr 5, 2018
    7
    An excessively slow season. The conflict never seems to be clear and when the time comes it seems to speed things up in order to get a more dramatic momentum like the death of Athelstan.

    The last 3 episodes are the ones that save it from becoming the worst season.
  2. Malvin74
    Apr 11, 2015
    9
    Best season until now. Photography, fight scenes, Special Effects, everything was improved since last season. I recommend to everyone who want to see a series with action and remarkable story.
  3. jeffreymccarty1
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    This is one of my favorite shows in a long time. I like almost all the characters and interactions. Lots of action and tells a good story. I highly recommend.
  4. CocoandThor
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    From the first season I was hooked!
    I don't have the patience for weak characters on a episode much less an entire season. Everyone has their own strengths, respectively.
    What the issues are make a lot of sense if you believe in the twisted, sacrificial practices of the Vikings.
  5. ragnolloki
    Apr 10, 2015
    3
    Just watched "At the Gates." .... First year, it was a magnificent show. A provocative and thoughtful spectacle. It's slowly morphing towards insulting.

    Is anyone getting tired of being let down by thoughtless dialogue -- Count Odo: "Don't let them through the gates, and definitely not into the city." Duh. I thought you gave me the armor to roof my house and spear to clean my    Just watched "At the Gates." .... First year, it was a magnificent show. A provocative and thoughtful spectacle. It's slowly morphing towards insulting.

    Is anyone getting tired of being let down by thoughtless dialogue -- Count Odo: "Don't let them through the gates, and definitely not into the city." Duh. I thought you gave me the armor to roof my house and spear to clean my teeth?? Or the silly switching from English to French with subtitles by the French, or English to Norse with subtitles by the gang?

    How about the way those vikings ran straight into some kind of spear launcher, then skedaddled like bunnies after it was empty and unable to fire again?!

    And poor Floki. The most complex and best played character of the bunch is now a one-dimensional, obsessed Tai Chi-ing lunatic consumed by adolescent self pity.

    Yet, still I watch....    … Expand
  6. TXing
    Jun 5, 2015
    7
    Since the start of Vikings i thought that it would be an awesome show of keep seeing. I usually don't care for history drama, I'm more of a GoT fan but I appreciate the work that went into the writing and the production of this season. I can recommend it!
  7. Korat
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This show gets better and better as it goes on. It's one of the few shows where there's no filler to skip through. Season 3 is epic in every sense. This is becoming a must see show.
  8. Thigo
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    Since the start of Vikings i thought that it would be an awesome show of keep seeing... Now at the third season I know that i was right! Only the first episode made me want to see more and more! With a lot of good actors and an amazing scenery I would bet everything I have that this is going to be an huge success
    And I just don't give one 10 now... Because I want more
  9. HabaneroTube
    Jul 15, 2015
    9
    The acting is very solid with performances that leave a lasting impression. Travis Fimmel is Tony Soprano and his quirky "fixer" is Gustaf Skarsgård. Both provide fresh takes on ancient life when the Vikings meet the rest of Europe. "King Ecbert" also leaves an indelible character and is the England's Kingpin. The finest performance that will make you wonder how a woman handles all theThe acting is very solid with performances that leave a lasting impression. Travis Fimmel is Tony Soprano and his quirky "fixer" is Gustaf Skarsgård. Both provide fresh takes on ancient life when the Vikings meet the rest of Europe. "King Ecbert" also leaves an indelible character and is the England's Kingpin. The finest performance that will make you wonder how a woman handles all the stresses of the harsh life in battle and in the Northern hood is brought to you by Katheryn Winnick. Just watch her and you'll know right away what you've been missing for so long with a character that has major life challenges! The clashes of religion, sex, warfare, and even the role of women in battle, running the farm or taking care of family is very well done. The writing is very taut and the upcoming battles never take 3 or 4 episodes before they happen. Each episode delivers. Speaking of the battles, Vikings creates scenes that remind me of Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Lord of the Rings. Very well thought out and more importantly they are based on historic fact. The whole show is well on the path to being enshrined in Emmys...just wait and see.… Expand
  10. undercontrol
    Jul 24, 2015
    8
    Vikings had me hooked since day 1. But the last season didn't really bring the same quality out as the first two seasons. The show seems to be loosing its unpredictable quality.
    Actors are still doing a great job. The special effects are as always great. Not a 10 this time but a 8+
  11. Allthat
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first and second seasons were exceptional and the third is better in every way. The show has really matured and by now we know enough about the characters to start forming emotional bonds. So expect too have those bonds broken as we expect to see some really intense GOT style scenes that are sure to leave you on the edge of your seats.… Expand
  12. JennetP
    May 29, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a big fan of the series but have to concur with those who feel the show is floundering a little. In season three, two formerly complex characters, Floki and AEthelstan become one-dimensional caricatures. Plots meander, rather than hurtling forward, and aimless side stories eat up huge chunks of time. When they finally get to Paris, the Vikings fight like they forgot to pack their berserker pills, die like beached tamban, and prevail only because Ragnar runs a long con on the French.

    Plusses include new additions Linus Roache and Lothaire Bluteau, though Roache has the better role. And I haven't heard conversational Anglo-Saxon since taking a seminar in Old English poetry with a dozen members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, so that's cool. But I miss the more subtle, balanced view of religion, culture, and power that the series used to have. Oh, and I miss Ragnar's hair, too.    … Expand
  13. Xyled777
    Jan 18, 2017
    3
    I enjoyed the show up until the sex and porn, I gave the show numerous chances and watched it up until mid season 3. Even though Vikings are all about raping and pillaging, I don't wish to watch porn. I am sick of all the sex on TV and its getting way out of hand with all the perverts in Hollywood and in the Networks. I stopped watching the show after the episode tonight.
  14. ponderflix
    Mar 22, 2015
    6
    Fans of pillaging, paganism and period drama rejoice and prepare a human sacrifice to thank the Gods/Amazon: Vikings is back! Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Frimmel – Tarzan) and pals return for series 3 of this historical drama, with things picking up more or less where they left off last year.

    The episode starts with the resident soothsayer delivering more of his cryptic premonitions to    Fans of pillaging, paganism and period drama rejoice and prepare a human sacrifice to thank the Gods/Amazon: Vikings is back! Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Frimmel – Tarzan) and pals return for series 3 of this historical drama, with things picking up more or less where they left off last year.

    The episode starts with the resident soothsayer delivering more of his cryptic premonitions to Ragnar’s ex, Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick – Bones). He strokes a bird’s skull and mutters something about a cleaving trickster, a harvest festival of blood, a city made of marble cake and a broiling ocean. Or something like that. “Not one of your prophecies do I understand,” grumbles Lagertha. “That’s the trick of the old prophesising racket – make them vague enough that they can appear to make sense retrospectively to a number of situations and hope the punters forget the ones that don’t,” cackles the crone (I’m paraphrasing). Refreshingly honest, but I wonder why these pitiless Scandinavians keep indulging this hammy fraud. This was the first of three scenes which annoyed me in episode 1.

    Full review available on ponderflix.    … Expand
  15. josephgm
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    I loved this shows first two seasons, but they really upped the ante with the third season. Once again the show gives us terrfific cast performances(Travis Fimmel as Ragnar continues to be the highlight of the series), and amazing storytelling.
  16. Todd_Dow
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    The best show on TV!

    Honestly, it's brilliant. LOVE the characters, the progression, the plots, the acting, the scenery. It's the best show out there.
  17. Thrasdor
    Dec 10, 2016
    8
    I loved seasons 1-2 but season 3 just didn't seem to appeal to me. It didn't have that rough feeling and sometimes even felt kind of cheesy. Alot of unecessary details, and sometimes it was even painful to watch.
  18. ty92
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
    This is another great season of Vikings. Some epic moments with Ragnar. His legend grows and Bjorn is good in this season too. This is a must watch once again.
  19. GarethB
    Jan 5, 2019
    7
    still good but stuttering more until we get to Paris. The plot seems to be slowing down and unsure where to go.
  20. Maarten95
    Feb 17, 2019
    6
    This season felt very slow. Much of the time nothing really interesting happend. The start of this season in Wessex was really great. I also liked the battle for Paris. It took however way to long for the battle to happen and didn't last long. Everything that happend in Wessex after ragnar took off was just a drag. Many of the actions were very questionable considering the first twoThis season felt very slow. Much of the time nothing really interesting happend. The start of this season in Wessex was really great. I also liked the battle for Paris. It took however way to long for the battle to happen and didn't last long. Everything that happend in Wessex after ragnar took off was just a drag. Many of the actions were very questionable considering the first two seasons. Overal I didn't like this season.… Expand
  21. Berik
    Oct 13, 2020
    6
    What started out strong with the first season has descended into tedious slow scenes, contrived plot twists and filler that serves no purpose to the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his Sons. Characters have the impact of a wet fart, and it is hard to keep your eyes open as their seems to be no higher goal. The scourge of France is cool, but it seems to be a secondary objective next to theWhat started out strong with the first season has descended into tedious slow scenes, contrived plot twists and filler that serves no purpose to the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his Sons. Characters have the impact of a wet fart, and it is hard to keep your eyes open as their seems to be no higher goal. The scourge of France is cool, but it seems to be a secondary objective next to the contrived tension between Floki and Ragnar.

    Ragnar is an unhappy adventurer that seems to have no interest in leading as king. Though motivated by his curiousity, the people around him are constantly plotting to kill or overthrow him. His son Björn is like a dumb puppy that doesn't know where his backside is. And there are dozens of plot points that come down to "You killed my [Insert name] and now i'm going to talk for 6 episodes about how i'm going to kill you."

    This season is unfortunately just average. I give it a 6/10.    … Expand

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#25 Best TV Season of 2015
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#71 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#88 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Zach Hollwedel
    Feb 20, 2015
    85
    Hirst transports us to a fascinating and brutal world, combining fact with fast-paced fiction into a show, the likes of which come around all too infrequently. As Ragnar does, so too does Season Three of Vikings expand its worldview beyond the inlet at Kattegat and into Medieval Europe, promising battles, glory, and adventures not to be missed.
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  2. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Feb 19, 2015
    83
    Michael Hirst's saga of pillaging and migration remains everything it has been almost from its premiere.
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  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Feb 19, 2015
    80
    Here is a series for an American audience that grants us the intelligence to be able to read subtitles, which are deployed to help convey the tart flavor of the various tongues spoken in the show. Combine this with the show’s frequently lovely visuals, and Vikings remains the kind of burly soap opera that appeals to an ever-wider audience.
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