Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Prime Video Sets Bloodaxe Premiere Date and Reveals Teaser
Bloodaxe is a new historical show coming to Prime Video.
It will start on January 20, 2027.
The story follows Erik Bloodaxe and his wife, Gunnhild.
They are trying to win the throne of Norway.
Their kingdom faces rival leaders, changing loyalties, and betrayals.
The show’s first teaser was shared at New York Comic Con.
Xavier Molyneux and Jessica Madsen play the two main characters.
The second season is already being made in Ireland.
Prime Video announced that the historical series Bloodaxe will premiere on January 20, 2027.
A first-look teaser was unveiled at New York Comic Con on Friday.
The series follows Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe and his wife Gunnhild as they fight for Norway’s throne.
Xavier Molyneux plays Erik Bloodaxe, while Jessica Madsen plays Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.
Season 2 is already in production in Ireland, with MGM Television producing the series.
- Who
- The series follows Erik Bloodaxe, played by Xavier Molyneux, and Gunnhild, played by Jessica Madsen.
- What
- Prime Video announced the series premiere date and unveiled a first-look teaser.
- When
- The series premieres January 20, 2027; the teaser was unveiled Friday at New York Comic Con.
- Where
- The teaser was unveiled at New York Comic Con; Season 2 is in production in Ireland.
- Why
- The story follows Erik and Gunnhild’s fight for the throne of Norway amid rivalries, shifting loyalties, and betrayals.
Story conflict
Production status
The struggle for Norway’s throne
Story conflict
Erik Bloodaxe and Gunnhild are fighting for the throne amid fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and betrayals.
Production status
The synopsis says the conflict draws in kings from other Scandinavian countries and a powerful English ruler.
- Premiere date
- January 20, 2027
- Platform
- Prime Video
- Teaser unveiling
- New York Comic Con, Friday
- Lead cast
- Xavier Molyneux as Erik Bloodaxe; Jessica Madsen as Gunnhild
- Season 2 production
- Already in production in Ireland
- Production company
- MGM Television
- Creators and showrunners
- Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst