With Vikings, History is taking its first leap into producing scripted TV series. Will the show be a success or will the ratings send the cable channel back to airing only documentaries and non-scripted programming? Time will tell.
The series stars Travis Fimmel, Gabriel Byrne, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Jessalyn Gilsig, Gustaf Skarsgard, George Blagden, and Nathan O’Toole. The first season of Vikings typically airs Sunday nights on History and there are nine episodes.
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Final season averages: 1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.36 million total viewers.
Episode 01-09: Sunday, 04/28/13
1.3 demo rating (-7% change) with 3.58 million (-7% change).
Season averages: 1.40 in the demo with 4.36 million.
Episode 01-08: Sunday, 04/21/13
1.4 demo rating (+17% change) with 3.85 million (+13% change).
Season averages: 1.41 in the demo with 4.45 million.
Episode 01-07: Sunday, 04/14/13
1.2 demo rating (0% change) with 3.42 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 1.42 in the demo with 4.55 million.
Episode 01-06: Sunday, 04/07/13
1.2 demo rating (-8% change) with 3.31 million (-30% change).
Season averages: 1.46 in the demo with 4.75 million.
UPDATE: The series has been renewed for a second season by History.
Episode 01-05: Sunday, 03/31/13
1.3 demo rating (-7% change) with 7.74 million (+5% change).
Season averages: 1.51 in the demo with 5.01 million.
Episode 01-04: Sunday, 03/24/13
1.4 demo rating (-7% change) with 4.54 million (-6% change).
Season averages: 1.57 in the demo with 5.11 million.
Episode 01-03: Sunday, 03/17/13
1.5 demo rating (+15% change) with 4.83 million (+5% change).
Season averages: 1.64 in the demo with 5.34 million.
Episode 01-02: Sunday, 03/10/13
1.3 demo rating (-35% change) with 4.62 million (-26% change).
Season averages: 1.77 in the demo with 5.68 million.
Episode 01-01: Sunday, 03/03/13
2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.21 million total viewers.
Season averages: 2.00 in the demo with 6.21 million.
It was a big premiere for History’s first scripted series. The first episode was viewed by an estimated 8.3 million viewers between the night’s two airings. The cable channel execs were no doubt very happy with these results.
Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.
What do you think? Do you like the Vikings TV series? Do you think that it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Love this show so much! Can’t wait for the next season. George Blagden as Athelstan is my favorite, hope he gets more scenes!
Best darn show on TV, this and The Grimm are the *only shows that I watch*, the rest of the crap on tv is reality shows(it’s like, why waste my time watching other people waste their lives on tv), repeats and more repeats, cars, roobers, rapists, dumb blondes with fake boobs, pretty boys, and all of that is junk tv, no substance, no characters, no nothing all the same. The Vikings are History, yes not everything is accurate being a history buff and knowing something of the area and the history, this as close to it as possible. One HUGE… Read more »
My wife and I both love the show and really hopes it gets at least a 2nd season.
Yes, please renew for season 2! My husband and I love it!!
love the Vikings. Fimmel is special, as his wife and the Earl.
I’ve said this on twitter & to my friends… This is the best show to hit television since HBO’s Deadwood was cancelled. Nothing touches Deadwood, but Vikings being limited to how far they can go, do awfully well. The characters are well written and the story is original. Obviously it has great production standards. I certainly hope it catches on to the masses the way it has with its immediate cult-like following. It is truly a breath of fresh air (with a hint of sea spray & blood). If it makes it to a season three, I think you’ll see… Read more »
Excellent, It should be renewed for season2, 3, 4 & on. Well acted, excellent script
be just turn peoplest show that history has put out yet/bible is a flop the only reason they watch it is because they want to watch the Vikings.a bold but good step for the history channel.lets hope that nat geo gets the idea.doomsday preppers and a lot of the other shows
it should be renewed!
It should definitely be renewed for season 2! Vikings are unique series that combine relative historical accuracy with a great narrative, and the result is a fun to watch AND educative tv-show!
The Vikings has become one of my not to be missed programs. I don’t generally watch a lot of Telly but I’ve seen all the Vikings episodes so far. Well acted and,as far as I can tell,historically accurate. Congrats HC,as far as I’m concerned, you’ve done yourself proud.
Amazing script, amazing actors, amazing director, amazing art work and crew.
And great casting!
What day does this show air? Time? I enjoy watching but cant pin point which day/s its on.
Cheers
Sunday but I believe it gets repeated during the week.
Love the show! It should continue!!!!! 🙂
Just barley watched the show, and I think it should continue.