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What to Watch After Vikings
Beyond the Fjords: New, Classic, and Crowd‑Loved Picks for Viking Fans
If you’re craving more blood‑stained sagas, daring politics, and fierce brotherhood after binge‑watching Vikings, look no further than this eclectic quartet. From the brand‑new animated saga The Mighty Nein, to the beloved pre‑Game of Thrones tale A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and the riotously comic Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight, each series offers a distinct flavor while sharing the core spirit of Viking lore—heroic conflict, mythic stakes, and the relentless pursuit of glory.
Together they form a balanced viewing menu: The Mighty Nein serves as the fresh, cutting‑edge entry that pushes the genre into sci‑fi fantasy; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stands as the classic, critically lauded prequel that satisfies the appetite for deep world‑building; and Asterix & Obelix delivers the crowd‑pleasing, audience‑favorite comedy that reminds us why stories of resistance endure. Whether you seek new horizons, timeless drama, or a playful romp, these titles complement the raw intensity of Vikings while expanding the horizon of epic storytelling.
Why these shows are similar to Vikings
The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.
These recommendations branch out from Vikings with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
The Mighty Nein
TV • 2025
animation • sci_fi_fantasy • action_adventure
Why Watch Next
The Mighty Nein blends high‑stakes fantasy with a rag‑tag band of outcasts, echoing Vikings' gritty battles and political intrigue while offering a brand‑new, animated take on heroic quests.
Overview
When a powerful arcane relic known as 'The Beacon' falls into nefarious hands, a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars, must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality as they know it from unraveling.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
TV • 2026
drama • sci_fi_fantasy • action_adventure
Why Watch Next
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms delivers the same mix of sword‑play, loyalty, and looming empire that fans love in Vikings, and its fan‑favorite status guarantees a satisfying, medieval adventure.
Overview
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight
TV • 2025
animation • action_adventure • comedy
Why Watch Next
Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight captures the clash of cultures and the camaraderie of warriors in a light‑hearted, family‑friendly package that resonates with Vikings' themes of resistance and brotherhood.
Overview
When their druid forgets how to prepare the magic potion, Asterix and Obelix must defend the village as Caesar plots to use a Gallic law against them.
