# Vikings Spinoff Bloodaxe Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Launch

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Podcast: [Cinema Hot Takes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adidas-wilson-matrix-7103872)
Published: 2026-06-30T14:08:37+00:00
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## Resource

The episode details the announcement and production of Bloodaxe, an upcoming Prime Video historical drama created by Michael Hirst and his son. Set in the 10th century, the series serves as a bridge within the Vikings franchise, focusing on the ruthless rise of Erik Bloodaxe and his influential wife Gunnhild. Despite a scheduled premiere in early 2027, the show has already secured a second season renewal, signaling immense studio confidence in its success. The narrative promises to blend visceral action with magic realism while exploring the cultural friction between pagan traditions and the spread of Christianity. By utilizing the same Irish filming locations as its predecessors, the production aims to maintain the epic scale and thematic depth that established the original series as a global phenomenon. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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