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?
One of the best history shows yet. Forget ratings. Forget what’s a bummer. You guys are right on with this show. Love the story ( just don’t get to far fetched ) . You got a keeper so let’s keep it please.
The Vikings and The Walking Dead are the BEST shows on TV.. Please don’t cancel this show!!!!!!
This show is better than the walking dead hands down and should continue
one of the best shows on TV. Never miss an episode. Definitely RENEW
best show there ever was ! I would do Lagatha in a hearbeat!
Need this show… Please don’t cancel, it’s my favorite
*****. SHOWS *****. So Solly
I don’t watch the Emmy Awards…. How did Vikings fare in the past seasons…. Anybody know?
WHY do the IDIOTS that run networks always threaten to cancel the BEST SHIES
Siri must be using drugs again !!
This my FAVORITE show on TV!!!
Hope it will continue for YEARS to come
My FAVORITE SHOW ON TV !!!!!
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Vikings is PHENOMINAL !!!!! We written… GREAT acting &
Terrific sets & photography….. What’s not to like ?
Hope see it for YEARS to come. KEEP IT ON THE AIR !!!!
I love the show! I appreciate the fact that (for one example) it does not depict the historical inaccuracy that they were all blond haired, blue eyed giants who wore helmets with horns attached to them. It also seems to, at times, bring out the utterly barbaric savage nature of these people and, at other times, displays their more tender, caring side.
I hope the writers do not run out of ammunition for a long time and this series can continue for at least a decade. GREAT JOB!
By all means renew Vikings love Ragner and the entire cast,need to know how this viking quest turns out
This is one of my very favorite shows. I love that it is based on fact and legend!
I love the show