On the whole this is a well done introduction to the beginnings of the Viking Age. As a person who has done archeological exploration and written much about that period, I found some problematic details. For example, the replica Viking ships built for the production have the steering oar placed on the wrong side. The modern word 'starboard' comes from the Viking 'Steering Board' which was mounted on the right side of the ship. But if one overlooks some errant details and the overplayed gore in a few spots, this is a fascinating series.

This was the start of a television triumph and great retelling of the Viking lore. Beautifully shot and historically accurate, this is the best show on TV right now.

Just bought the first dvd in the Vikings series. It was very good. I had to go ahead and buy season two and three.

Such an amazing series. I don't understand why the seasons are not longer. Like almost everyone else, the movie shattered my perception of what Vikings and their culture were all about. Pretty much every American junior or high school text book says Vikings were brigands, only pillaged, plundered, and murdered. But in reality, this series tells you they were also fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, and farmers and average Joes, forced to plunder because of circumstances. Plus you have the amazingly gorgeous Katheryn Winnick, and Travis Fimmel is so amazing as Lothbrok. The way that guy acts, you never know what is coming next: a smile, rage, a hug, or an ax splitting apart your skull.

This is a really great show I would recommend it to anyone that is into Viking culture.