The hit History Channel series “Vikings” has been renewed for a third season – production on 10 new episodes will begin this summer, a press release disclosed.
The renewal comes for the series created and written by Michael Hirst just four episodes into the second season. Six new episodes remain in the sophomore season, airing Thursdays at 10pm, with the season finale scheduled for Thursday, May 1st.
“With top Canadian talent both in front of and behind the camera, it’s gratifying that ‘Vikings’ has become must-see television for Canadian audiences,” said Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President of Content at Shaw Media. “We can’t wait to bring viewers a third season, and to give this first-class creative team the opportunity to further explore the richly drawn characters and complex relationships that remain at the heart of the series.”
Vikings season one was the #1 specialty drama of 2013 and earned seven Canadian Screen Award nominations. Season two is currently the #1 Canadian specialty program among multiple key demos and is the #1 program on History.
Season 3 of “Vikings” will air in 2015.
Photo: Vikings/History Channel
