Vikings: Valhalla featured epic battles, historical intrigue, and compelling characters. This series has left a void that only more grandiose tales of the past can fill. Whether one is a fan of Viking lore, medieval history, or fantastical realms filled with political drama, there's a treasure trove of shows waiting to immerse oneself in their richly detailed worlds.
From the windswept shores of ancient Britain in The Last Kingdom to the treacherous courts of medieval Europe in Knightfall and the fantastical lands of Westeros in Game of Thrones, these shows promise to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Each series offers its unique take on history and legend, ensuring that the craving for adventure, heroism, and complex storytelling will be thoroughly satisfied.
10 more shows to watch after Vikings: Valhalla
- The Last Kingdom (Netflix)
- Game of Thrones (HBO Max)
- Vikings (Netflix)
- Marco Polo (Netflix)
- Knightfall (Netflix)
- Spartacus (Amazon Prime Video)
- Rome (HBO Max)
- Outlander (Netflix)
- Black Sails (Amazon Prime Video)
- The Witcher (Netflix)
1) The Last Kingdom (Netflix)
It takes place during the same historical period as Vikings: Valhalla, The Last Kingdom follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg played by Alexander Dreymon, a Saxon nobleman kidnapped by Vikings while young and raised among them. As he grows up as an adult, there is a constant duality within him that makes him struggle with his identity while seeking to reclaim his birthright.
It contains gripping battles, detailed historical settings, and political intrigue. Loyalty; honor; being torn between two cultures; love – all these factors shape Uhtred’s journey, and can be streamed on Netflix.
2) Game of Thrones (HBO Max)
This epic fantasy takes place in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos created by George R.R Martin for A Song Of Ice And Fire book series. It depicts different noble families vying for power over the Iron Throne in a very engaging manner. Cast includes Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner and more.
Game of Thrones, packed with intricate plots, complex characters, and epic war scenes, is a historical drama that should be at the top of the watchlist if one loves fantasies. Just like Vikings: Valhalla, it includes beautiful imagery, multi-layered narratives, and many surprises.
3) Vikings ( Netflix)
One cannot just jump to the Vikings: Valhalla without first watching the original Vikings series. It describes the exploits of Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Viking who lived during the Viking Age, which included his raids, wars, and journeys. It is also played by Travis Fimmel.
The show blends actual events with Norse mythology thus presenting an interesting depiction of these sailors’ culture, religions, and conquests. This show’s true-to-life portrayal of Viking society coupled with its fully-rounded characters makes it an engaging watch after or before Vikings: Valhalla.
4) Marco Polo (Netflix)
The series tells tales about a Venetian merchant in Kublai Khan’s court in Mongolia in the 13th century. In this series there are political intrigues mixed up with cultural immersion as well as martial arts happening around that period thus showcasing beautifully rendered period dynamics alongside East-West interactions at that time.
Played by Lorenzo Richelmy, Marco Polo’s journey across the Mongol Empire was full of dangers and discoveries. He had to fight for his life in strange surroundings that he’d never been to before, just like in Vikings: Valhalla.
5) Knightfall (Netflix)
Knightfall examines the Knights Templar's quest for the Holy Grail throughout 14th-century France. It is typified by historical fidelity combined with exciting action sequences alongside an absorbing storyline of trustworthiness, disloyalty, and forgiveness being displayed throughout the episodes screened so far from this series Knightfall.
This program delves into their secret world their battles, and co-existence threatened by political gamesmanship just like Vikings: Valhalla. The cast list includes names like Tom Cullen playing Landry de Lauzon, Jim Carter playing Pope Boniface VIII, and more.
6) Spartacus (Amazon Prime Video)
The series shows the story of Spartacus, a gladiator who led an insurrection against the Roman Republic. The series is known for its fierce combats and thrilling plot. It explores freedom, commitment, and vengeance. The role of Sparctus was portrayed by 2 actors throughout the series, Andy Whitfield for season 1 and prequel, and Liam McIntyre for seasons 2 and 3.
The show graphically presents the ruthless world of gladiatorial battles, the decadence of the ruling class, and the never-ending efforts by Spartacus to get justice and independence for his people. Its uncut material on ancient Rome fascinates viewers through a captivating narrative with multidimensional characters.
7) Rome (HBO Max)
The perspective of soldiers Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo provides an in-depth look into the Roman Republic’s transformation into the Roman Empire as seen from within it in Rome. This television series portrays the political intrigues and wars, and the social life of ancient Rome’s citizens.
The audience is made to live Roman society via power struggles, backstabbing each other, etc until Julius Caesar emerges to rise. The cast list includes Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, and more.
8) Outlander (Netflix)
The Outlander tells the story of Claire Randall, who is sent back to the year 1743 in Scotland during WWII where she was functioning as a nurse. She later falls in love with Jamie Fraser, a Highland warrior involved in Jacobite risings.
The show combines romance with adventure and historical fiction which makes Outlander possess an interesting storyline that stretches across different periods. The cast list includes Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, and Fraser Tobias Menzies.
9) Black Sails (Amazon Prime Video)
Black Sails is a historical pirate drama set in the Golden Age of Piracy and focuses on Captain Flint before his escapades in Treasure Island. The show blends both actual figures with fictional ones thereby creating instances that involve sea voyages, strategic battles, or complicated character relationships just like Vikings: Valhalla.
In addition to chasing gold, pirates had to survive backstabbing from their friends as well as politics during those days. The cast list includes Toby Stephens, Hannah New, Luke Arnold, Jessica Parker Kennedy, and more.
10) The Witcher (Netflix)
While being more fantasy than history, The Witcher has much in common with other such great shows like epic battles, intricate court intrigues, etc. What fans get here is an excellent adaptation of the books by Andrzej Sapkowski where Geralt struggles for survival amidst magic tricks even when he is not sure who he can trust anymore just like in Vikings: Valhalla.
This series contains elements of fate and self-discovery along with the limitations of human nature itself. Therefore, its twisted plot amazing characters, and incredible graphics make it just another good sequel to watch after Vikings: Valhalla. For the unversed, the titular character was played by Henry Cavill for 3 seasons while Liam Hemsworth will be taking on the role for seasons 4 and 5.
For the unversed, Vikings: Valhalla is available to stream on Netflix.