The first season of Vikings: Valhalla delivered the start of a grizzly visual tale of a new set of Vikings legends. Leif Eriksson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir, Harald Sigurdsson, Olaf Haraldsson, Emma of Normandy, and King Canute are amongst the series’ heavy-hitters, though they are not the only historical characters that make an appearance. While not entirely historically accurate, the first season begins to capture the essence of who these characters are and what they want.

Composed of only 8 episodes, Vikings: Valhalla’s first season packs a heavy punch. The tension between characters on a personal, political, and religious level is all coming to a massive head, where some will be forced to choose which they value most in order to survive. Vikings: Valhalla’s ending left many questions unanswered for these characters, but those familiar with the original Vikings series may have more answers than they think.

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At the end of season 1, plenty of things have gone amiss. Olaf has attacked Kattegat and left a trail of beloved characters’ blood in his path, and now Sweyn has arrived to exact revenge against him for his betrayal. Leif is becoming something he tried to avoid his entire life, while Freydís and Harald ride away from Kattegat, unaware that Sweyn is aboard the ships to likely remove Olaf from Kattegat’s rule. Season 2 will show Olaf’s fate and the aftermath that this attack on Kattegat has caused, but where Harald and Freydís are headed might be a familiar setting.

Ivar the Boneless in Kiev

In the sixth season of Vikings, Ivar the Boneless was captured while traveling along the Silk Road as he fled from Kattegat and the wrath of his brothers. He was taken to meet Prince Oleg, the Prince of Kiev, and the two bond over sordid, violent details of their past. Ivar spent most of his time in season 6 in Kiev, and he befriended many people there including Prince Oleg’s nephew (and rightful ruler of Kiev) Prince Igor, Oleg’s wife Princess Katia, and Oleg’s brother, Prince Dir. Eventually, Ivar is joined in Kiev by his brother, Hvitserk who had been banished from Kattegat by their brothers for killing Lagertha. What is most significant before Ivar and Hvitserk inevitably return to Kattegat, is that Ivar learns Katia is pregnant with his child.

Within the context of the Vikings universe, Kiev is a likely answer for Harald and Freydís to flee to. Like Ivar, it is possible that they will travel along the Silk Road and find their way to Rus (whether it is willingly or by being captured). Given that Harald is gravely injured, they will need to get somewhere quickly. Historically, Kiev is also significant to Harald. If Vikings: Valhalla is going to filter more history into the series, reintroducing Kiev would be a great way to do so, especially for Harald’s character.

Harald Sigurdsson and Leif Ericksson

Following the Battle of Stiklestad, Harald was driven into exile. He fought alongside his brother Olaf in an attempt to regain the Norwegian throne that had been lost to King Canute a few years prior. In the battle, Olaf is killed. At the time of the battle, Harald was a young teenager who found exile in Kiev, Rus. Harald would serve a number of functions during his two stints in Kiev, including the marriage to his wife, Elisiv, a Kiev native.

Within Vikings: Valhalla, these historical pieces to Harald’s story may be altered. Harald is already an adult and Olaf is still alive and seated on the Norwegian throne. Harald is quite close with Canute who has successfully driven a wedge between Harald and Olaf, going as far as to promise to put Harald on the throne of Norway next. Harald has also struck a relationship with Freydís, meaning that if the two land in Kiev and he is required to marry Elisiv, additional trouble is bound to arise.

Freydís may not have the same historical tie to Kiev that Harald has, but the Viking history in Kiev may be of interest to her. In season 1, her faith was proven to be stronger than most and she was sent to Uppsala where she encountered The Seer. Historically, under the Rus Vikings, the area was largely Pagan, which aligns with Freydís’ beliefs. This changed when Vladimir the Great took control and introduced Christianity to the area.

Prince Oleg and Ivar the Boneless

In the realm of Vikings, it will be interesting to see how Kiev’s Viking history plays out. In season 6 of Vikings, Kiev was already under Christian rule. Prince Oleg was a devout Christian who was willing to help Ivar in his quest to reconquer Kattegat, in exchange for converting the entirety of Norway to Christianity. Throughout the season, Kiev celebrated many Christian holidays, including Good Friday, which is when Ivar, Hvitserk, and Katia get Igor safely away from Kiev. Historically, Oleg and Kiev’s Christian faith isn’t accurate, as the area didn’t convert until over 75 years after Oleg’s death.

Vikings: Valhalla can adjust history to fit the world they have created, as it worked well for them in season 1. The history of Kiev in the Vikings universe, Harald’s own historical past, and what it could mean for Freydís are all plausible reasons that the two will end up there. As the Prince of Norway, Harald could find refuge anywhere, but Freydís’ Pagan beliefs have already proven to cause issues amongst those around her who do not share her beliefs. Katia and Igor returned to Kiev in season 6 and if Katia successfully delivered Ivar’s child, a descendent of his could still exist in Kiev. Given Ivar’s hatred (and death at the hands) of Christian believers, they may be willing to help Freydís and Harald.

Vikings: Valhalla is now streaming on Netflix.

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