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Watch the teaser trailer for ‘Bloodaxe,’ the epic Viking drama coming to Prime Video January 20, 2027
The highly anticipated new series is helmed by the creator of ‘Vikings’ and has already been renewed for a second season.
Key takeaways
- All episodes of Bloodaxe arrive on Prime Video on January 20, 2027. Watch the teaser trailer above.
- From Vikings creator Michael Hirst, the show chronicles the rise of historical Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe.
- Xavier Molyneux and Jessica Madsen lead the cast of the show, which has been renewed for Season 2.
Prime Video has revealed the first teaser trailer and release date for Bloodaxe, the highly anticipated new series from the creator of hit show Vikings.
The epic historical drama tells the true story of one of history’s most famous Viking warlords and has already been renewed for a second season.
The teaser trailer and premiere date were revealed at New York Comic Con (NYCC) on October 9, where fans were immersed in the world of 10th-century Norway during a Bloodaxe panel which showcased the action-packed series.
Here’s everything you need to know about Bloodaxe, which arrives on Prime Video on January 20, 2027.
What is ‘Bloodaxe’ about?
Season 1 of Bloodaxe chronicles the rise of one of history’s most famous Norse raiders, Erik Bloodaxe, and his formidable wife Gunnhild. As they fight for the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.
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.
How to watch ‘Bloodaxe’ on Prime Video
All eight episodes of Season 1 will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on January 20, 2027, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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Who is in the ‘Bloodaxe’ Season 1 cast?
The first season of Bloodaxe stars:
- Xavier Molyneux (Neighbours) as Erik Bloodaxe
- Jessica Madsen (Bridgerton) as Gunnhild, Mother of Kings
- Karlis Arnolds Avots (January) as Egil Skallagrimsson
- Levi Miller (Pan) as Haakon the Good
- Rod Hallett (Outlander) as King Athelstan
- Alina Tomnikov (Donna) as the dual roles of Greta and The Seer
- Sisse Marie (Rebel Moon) as Queen Thyra
- Rune Temte (Eddie the Eagle) as King Gorm
- Jesper Christensen (Spectre) as King Harald Fairhair
Who is the team behind ‘Bloodaxe’?
Bloodaxe is executive produced by Michael Hirst (Vikings) and his son Horatio Hirst. The duo are also the showrunners and writers.
Additional executive producers include Morgan O’Sullivan under his O’Sullivan Productions label, Steve Stark under his Toluca Pictures label, Arturo Interian, John Weber, Sheila Hockin, and Fred Toye. Bloodaxe is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios.
Will there be a ‘Bloodaxe’ Season 2?
Ahead of Season 1’s premiere, Bloodaxe has been picked up for a second season, which is currently in production in Ireland.
New cast members joining the show for Season 2 are:
- Gard Løkke (Home for Christmas)
- Melina Åkerman (Granite Harbour)
- Kieran Bew (House of the Dragon)
- Sebastian Bull (2 Days)
- George Burgess (Beast)
- Maddy Ambus (The Return of Stanley Atwell)
- Steven Brand (Saw X)
- Lasse Steen (The Promised Land)
The recurring character played by Steen will be first introduced during Season 1.
What else is on Prime Video?
There are plenty of other action-packed series available to watch on Prime Video including Jack Ryan, Neagley, and Fallout.
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports.
These include Amazon MGM Studios–produced series and movies, licensed fan favorites, and programming through subscriptions on Prime Video such as Paramount+, MGM+, Apple TV, HBO Max, Peacock, FOX One, DAZN, and Crunchyroll, as well as more than 900 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels in the U.S.
All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.
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