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Vikings: Valhalla acts as the direct sequel to Netflix’s historical-drama series Vikings, and recently concluded its third season on July 11. The series, set around 100 years after the events as depicted in Vikings, delves into the period between 1002 and 1066.
It revolved around a bloody feud between Native Englishmen and descendants of the Vikings and kickstarted with the historic St. Brice's Day massacre which occurred in 1002. Here, we attempt to trace everything that went down with respect to the season 3 ending, which is now available to be watched on Netflix.
Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 finished by setting up a Season 4
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First and foremost, Valhalla Season 2 chiefly revolved around Leif Erikson and Harald Sigurdsson, who concluded Season 2 in Constantinople. This was while Freydís Eiríksdóttir continued his conquest over Jomsborg.
Regardless, Season 3 also finished in a similar fashion, in the sense that both Harald and Leif found themselves embarking on another humungous journey. This time, it was for the ‘Golden Land,’ which is set to be none other than North America.
Leif simply wants to leave behind the trauma that he suffered in Syracuse, while Freydis is looking for a new home for his Jomsvikings.
Of course, history buffs will be well aware that Leif Erikson, the actual historical figure, was able to succeed, and became the first European who set foot in North America back in 1000 AD. He ends up naming the continent Vinland.
However, plenty of other things went down at the conclusion of season 3. King Canute, played by Bradley Freegard, meets his demise after he visits the Vatican, and ends up summoning his male offspring and wife, Queen Emma, played by Laura Berlin, as he dies on their side.
He receives two funerals, a Christian burial, and a Viking Funeral, an attempt to honor his legacy as the first Viking king of England. The succession then leads four of Canute’s sons, Harefoot and Harthacnut, along with Emma’s sons Edward and Alfred, to war.
Towards the end, Harthacnut ends up on the throne, as he decides to reunite England with Denmark, and is eventually succeeded by Edward, Emma’s son.
Regardless, in Norway, fans see Harald Hardrada succeeding in his long quest for the throne. He is shown succeeding towards the end of Season 3 after confronting Magnus, who is Olaf’s son.
Regardless, the most notable aspect of the season 3 conclusion came in the form of Leif and Freydis’ eventual historic journey to North America, although it might not end in the best of fashion. Historically, Freydis ends up betrayed by his own crew as native pressure in North America eventually leads to his death.
While fans will not be able to see how Freydis ends up as Vikings: Valhalla has not been renewed for a Season 4, the journey has true historic significance and takes him through a range of battles before he reaches North America. Hence, the show, while completely balancing the drama and feuds that we saw unfurl through the 3 seasons, also managed to majorly stay true to historical events.
Vikings: Valhalla undoubtedly left a range of loose ends and seemingly set things up for a spinoff/Season 4. However, Vikings: Valhalla has concluded for the time being, with no clarity over whether the narrative will continue in the future.
Season 3 of Vikings: Valhalla can be watched on Netflix.
