The ratings for History’s Vikings TV show were down in season two — dipping more than 20% when compared to the first season’s numbers.
In addition, last week’s third season debut drew a 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.8 million viewers. That was more than 20% lower than the second season’s premiere of a 1.3 in the demo and 3.56 million.
Despite the declining numbers, it looks like Vikings will see a fourth season. An article in the Sunday Times in the UK says that producers “stumped up €45m” in tax breaks to fund the fourth season of the series. The funding round was closed on February 12th, a day before the Revenue Commissioners ended the Section 481 tax break.
It’s understood that the money will fund 16 episodes of the show which is filmed mostly at Ashford Studios in Co Wicklow and in the surrounding countryside. Preparation work is being done now and production is expected to begin in May.
What do you think? Do you like the Vikings TV show? Do you think that it should be renewed for a fourth season or cancelled instead?
Love the Vikings, glad there will b season 4
I pay for a History Channel because I want to see the Vikings, after the series is over I cancel the extra channel. Having said that means this show is awesome and great, actors and actions and the costumes are perfect. I love the show.
This show is spectacular and addictive. The scenes, acting, and plot weave a unique tale of a legendary culture that we haven’t really seen lately on television.
The show is simply awesome. Don’t remove the show!!
The Vikings has been a fantastic adventure. There none like it since it isbased in fact, not fiction. We get a picture of ancientS candinavia and early England. I don’t care what critics say, the acting is superb, the characters developed beautifully. My whole family looks forward to the next episode. This time period of history has been long ignored for its importance in the history of many European and north African countries. The History Channel is making a critical POINT, a more well rounded understanding of the impact Viking explorations and raiding had on world history. Before this we… Read more »
This is too good a show to cancel abruptly. I would love for it to go on forever except we all know where the tale ends. Thus when its time to end, I hope it ends in a blaze of glory. Definitely this is one of the best shows on TV in terms of acting, writing and production. And this is my favourite season by far.
Great TV show, a 4th season is a must have. Shows are wasted canceling so far in, it would be a shame. But great work and i hope more people get back in touch with their viking.
Great show, great actors, amazing story….keep it up. Cannot wait till the next episode.
I agree with the rest of you! Vikings Rocks! The dip in ratings is probably due to the long wait from season to season, but, Its totally worth it! I wish each season had many more episodes! 🙂
One of the Best shows on TV. What I dont understand is that every other article that I have read on Season 3 states that the show has done really well in the Ratings, and it is the Number One show on Cable in all Demos for that night. Cant compare the ratings to Season One, since it followed History Channels, THE BIBLE , Again the ratings have been very good for the History Channel, not sure what this article is trying to infer Great, Great Show, I do hope more people catch on, and we get at least three… Read more »
One of the best shows on tv! The story is great, the battle scenes are as amazing as the landscape. Love the actors(especially the very stunning Katheryn Winnick;-)). I am a huge fan of the show and would love to see it renewed season after season.
I hope Vikings is renewed for many more seasons! I don’t even have words to describe my love for this show. It’s so perfect.
Love the show! They bring to life an important and fascinating time in UK and world history. The writing, cinematography, acting, casting…spot on! Excellent television.
PlZ make many more. This is the only show that I can get my husband to watch with me. After 16 yr together,the days get long. My night r longer, but for one night a week we can watch viking then we HV something to talk about other then did we feed the farm animals,what’s for dinner, how much to pay the bills.
Please don’t ever cancel this show. It is a very thrilling show to watch!