Attention, Game of Thrones fans! If you have been hungering for another dark, brutal power struggle wrapped in historical intrigue, the creator of Vikings, Michael Hirst, is marching right back onto the battlefield for a brand-new series that might strike your fancy. Today, the upcoming Viking drama series, Bloodaxe, finally received its first trailer and release date, teasing the bloody battles and ruthless political scheming ahead for a mud- and blood-covered journey of epic proportions.
Michael Hirst Returns to the Battlefield
Mark your calendars: Bloodaxe will premiere all eight of its debut season episodes on January 20, 2027, launching exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The exciting new details and footage premiered during a packed panel at New York City Comic-Con on Friday. In a major vote of confidence that proves this isn’t a simple one-and-done endeavor for Prime Video, the streaming platform confirmed that the show has already secured an early season two renewal.
Enter Erik Bloodaxe and the Mother of Kings
The first batch of Bloodaxe episodes chronicles the dramatic rise of one of history’s most famous and feared Norse raiders. The narrative centers on Erik Bloodaxe (played by Xavier Molyneux), who is joined on his ruthless quest by his wife, the formidable and redoubtable Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (played by Jessica Madsen). Together, the legendary power couple must fight tooth and nail to secure the throne of Norway, a perilous endeavor made infinitely harder by the fact that the land is actively torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals at every turn.
A Stellar Cast and a Struggle for Norway’s Throne
In addition to Molyneux and Madsen, the ensemble cast features Karlis Arnolds Avots, Levi Miller, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marie, Rune Temte, and Jesper Christensen. Today’s striking trailer showcases an intricate, high-stakes struggle for power and glory, setting up a complex web of dominance, raw ambition, lust, and territorial pissings. With Hirst at the helm, viewers can expect an unsparing, cinematic deep-dive into Viking lore that delivers both sweeping action and sharp character drama.
