Prime Video renews Viking drama Bloodaxe for season two

Prime Video has renewed its upcoming historical drama series "Bloodaxe" for a second season, a significant early vote of confidence that comes months before the show's first season premieres in early 2027. The renewal was announced by the streaming service and the show's creators.

The series, created by Michael Hirst and his son Horatio Hirst, is set in the 10th century and chronicles the story of the legendary Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe, played by Xavier Molyneux, and his wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings, portrayed by Jessica Madsen. The narrative follows their bloody fight for the throne of Norway, a conflict that draws in rival Scandinavian kings and even a powerful English ruler.

Production on the second season is scheduled to begin in Dublin, Ireland, in August. In a statement, Michael Hirst expressed gratitude for the early renewal, saying he and his son were thrilled to soon offer a global audience the chance to reenter the Norse world. He highlighted the show's storylines, its exploration of Viking beliefs and the encroachment of Christianity, and its use of magic realism to immerse viewers in a Viking mindset.

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