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Prime Video sets January 20, 2027 premiere for Viking drama Bloodaxe
Prime Video has set January 20, 2027, for the launch of Bloodaxe, a historical drama about Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe and his wife, Gunnhild.
All eight episodes of the first season will be released on the same day.
The story follows the couple’s fight for the throne of Norway as rivals, shifting loyalties and betrayals drive the kingdom toward war.
Other Scandinavian rulers and an English king are drawn into the conflict.
The series is set in the 10th century and follows Michael Hirst’s earlier Vikings dramas.
It is produced by MGM Television and stars Xavier Molyneux and Jessica Madsen in the lead roles.
A second season has already been confirmed and is in production in Ireland.
Prime Video announced that the historical drama Bloodaxe will premiere on January 20, 2027.
All eight episodes of the first season will be released exclusively on Prime Video, with Screen Rant reporting availability in more than 240 countries and territories.
The series follows Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe, played by Xavier Molyneux, and his wife Gunnhild, played by Jessica Madsen, as they fight for the throne of Norway.
A trailer or teaser was unveiled at a New York Comic Con panel attended by the showrunners and cast members.
The series has already been renewed for a second season, which is in production in Ireland.
- Who
- Prime Video; the series stars Xavier Molyneux and Jessica Madsen.
- What
- Bloodaxe will premiere on Prime Video.
- When
- January 20, 2027.
- Where
- Exclusively on Prime Video; the announcement was made at New York Comic Con.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Premiere date
- January 20, 2027
- First-season episode count
- Eight episodes
- Lead actors
- Xavier Molyneux as Erik Bloodaxe and Jessica Madsen as Gunnhild
- Season 2
- Renewed and in production in Ireland
- Production company
- MGM Television
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