Set at the dawn of the Viking Age in 793 A.D., Season 1 begins in the settlement of , Norway. Ragnar Lothbrok (played by Travis Fimmel ) is a young warrior frustrated by the local chieftain, Earl Haraldson (Gabriel Byrne), who insists on raiding the impoverished lands to the east.
Ragnar dreams of the "West"—rumored to be a land of immense riches. With the help of his eccentric shipbuilder friend (Gustaf Skarsgård), Ragnar secretly builds a faster, sleeker longship capable of navigating the open sea. Key Events of Season 1:
The season ends with Ragnar serving King Horik of Denmark to resolve a land dispute with Jarl Borg , while internal family tensions rise between Ragnar, his wife Lagertha , and his brother Rollo . Main Cast and Characters
Vikings Season 1: The Epic Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok The first season of is a gritty historical drama that first premiered on the History Channel on March 3, 2013. Created and written by Michael Hirst , the show follows the legendary rise of Ragnar Lothbrok from a restless farmer to a visionary chieftain. Plot Summary: The Raid on the West