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?
Vikings is a great show. Personally I hafe watched every episode, and the series has evolved. Fans are invested in Ragnar and Lagertha, Floki, Rollo, and the rest of the cast. It’s so unlike other historical shows. I’m Norwegian so it especially hits home with me. Bottom line, RENEW Vikings. It is too good to waste.
Yes it should never go off air i cant wait for season 4 n i hope thay make anothet one my whole family watching the show thay love it and cant get enoughI am obsessed with this series
Best show on TV my wife and I watch every week keep it on !!!!
Many of the people I have spoken to were under the impression that it had been canceled after the seasond season. This is why they did not watch season 3. Until I told them it was ongoing and they were thrilled. By all means renew. It’s a very interesting series, though I am disappointed that the priest was killed off so soon into the series. But knowing he has a son now, I simply must know what part he will play because of the special relationship of his father with the gods of the Christians and Northmen both. Also please… Read more »
Renew!
It’s my favorite show!
I absolutely think Vikings should be renewed. Love this show!
Certainly Vikings should be renewed. It should be improved, however, to capitalize on the compelling subject matter, setting, and star. These assets deserve better scripts. Pare sensationalistic and prurient scenes that do not advance any plot. Such scripts follow the cheap and easy formulaic writing of car chase filler scenes. Vikings can up its game.
Of course renew it. Please improve, though. It is somewhat sophomoric and sensationalistic currently. This subject matter, setting, and star are compelling and deserve better scripts.
The subject matter is compelling and the setting is gorgeous. Travis Fimmel is beautiful in a Johnny Depp *** underwear model kind of way. Love looking at him. Regrettably, the show is increasingly sophomoric. Notwithstanding, I have not missed an episode because I wish Vikings were better. Disappointed, I see less and less of the show, since I fast-forward through many of the scenes, those that seem not to advance any plot. Vikings appears to t be cheaply targeted to an immature-minded (regardless of chronological age) and prurient audience. If this seems to attack you personally, remember I am evaluating… Read more »
Please stick to your disney- dazzled- Johnny depp -fantsy -sh*t, and leave us with the
Vikings ,a truly entertaining high quality series!
We love Vikings, we are so excited every week to watch it. This is as good as The Tudors. The actor that plays Ragnar is fantastic, I wish he continues acting after Vikings end, hopefully we will see him in more historical drams.
This is my favorite show, I look forward to it at the beginning of every year.
This show is fantastic. Do not cancel this show.
This is a fantastic show please continue with more seasons
Great show. Not as good as HBO’s ROME series, but I still want to see it continue.
do not remove this great TV show,this is only 1 TV show which i am watching on history Channel.so pls we need more season from viking