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The popular TV series Vikings first premiered in Australia on SBS One on 8 August 2013. Since then, the show has moved between different networks and streaming platforms. The final season of Vikings was aired on SBS On Demand for Australian viewers, with new episodes released weekly from 6 January 2021.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Premiere date in Australia | 8 August 2013 |
| Australian TV channel | SBS One |
| Final season | 10 episodes |
| Final season premiere date | 6 January |
| Final season premiere time | 8:30 pm |
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Where to watch Vikings in Australia
If you're in Australia and are keen to watch Vikings, there are a few options available to you.
SBS aired episodes 1-3 of season 6 in December, and it was also available on the SBS app. However, it is unclear if the SBS app still has the show available to stream.
You can also stream Vikings on Google TV, Apple TV Store, and Prime Video Store.
If you're looking for a free option, you can try Freeview Australia. This option will include ads, but it is a good choice if you don't want to pay for a streaming service.
It is worth noting that some sources indicate that Vikings may not be available on Australian Netflix or Amazon Prime. However, you may be able to access it by using a VPN that reroutes your IP address.
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Vikings season 6 part 2 release date
The release date for Vikings season 6 part 2 in Australia has not been announced yet. However, there are a few ways that Australian viewers can watch the final season of the show.
SBS On Demand
The final 10 episodes of Vikings will be available exclusively on SBS On Demand. New episodes of this final season will premiere weekly starting January 6, with a double episode premiering at 8:30 pm on both SBS and SBS On Demand.
Netflix
It is likely that the final 10 episodes of Vikings will not be available on Netflix in Australia until a year after they air elsewhere in the world.
ITunes
Australian viewers can also buy episodes of Vikings on iTunes. This option is not particularly expensive, costing around $20 AUD for 10 episodes.
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Vikings season 6 on Netflix
The sixth and final season of the historical drama television series Vikings premiered on December 4, 2019. The season was split into two parts, each consisting of ten episodes. The second half of the season was released in its entirety on Amazon Prime Video in select countries on December 30, 2020, and was later broadcast on History in Canada from January 1 to March 3, 2021.
In Australia, the final season of Vikings was available exclusively on SBS On Demand. The final 10 episodes premiered weekly, starting on January 6, with a double-episode premiere.
It is unclear whether Vikings season 6 will be available on Netflix in Australia. One source suggests that Netflix in Australia only airs the previous season when a new season is released elsewhere. This means that the final 10 episodes of season 6 may not be available on Netflix until a year after their original release. However, another source states that the first 10 episodes of season 6 are available on Netflix in Canada. Additionally, some viewers in Canada have reported being able to access season 6 on Netflix by using a VPN set to the United States. Therefore, it is possible that Australian viewers may be able to access Vikings season 6 on Netflix by using a VPN, although this is not guaranteed.
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Vikings season 6 on SBS
The sixth and final season of Vikings premiered on SBS in Australia on December 11, 2019, with the first episode of part one (also known as season 6A) airing at 9:35 pm. The first half of season six saw Ragnar's legacy scattered across Europe, with his son Bjorn struggling to follow in his father's footsteps and become king. Meanwhile, Ivar, cast out from his homeland, finds himself at the feet of a Russian prince.
The second half of season six began airing on SBS on January 6, 2021, with a double episode airing at 8:30 pm. This half of the season focuses on King Bjorn's reign over Kattegat, Ivar's adventures in Russia and Wessex, and Ubbe's expeditions to Iceland and North America. With only ten episodes left, Norway seems doomed to fall to an invader.
The final season of Vikings was available to stream on SBS On Demand, with new episodes airing weekly. The series concluded with twenty episodes, split into two parts of ten episodes each.
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Vikings historical accuracy
The TV series "Vikings" premiered in Australia on August 8, 2013, on SBS One. The final 10 episodes of the show were available exclusively on SBS On Demand for Australian viewers, with new episodes airing weekly starting January 6.
Now, onto the historical accuracy of the show "Vikings". The show is a historical drama that focuses on the mythical Ragnar Lodbrok and the rise of the Vikings as one of the dominant forces in Northern Europe. The sequel series, "Vikings: Valhalla", explores the end of the Viking age.
Both series strive for historical accuracy but also take creative liberties. For instance, the show accurately depicts Viking aesthetics and some real historical figures like Ragnar's sons. The role of historical regions such as Wessex or West Francia during the Viking Age (c. 790 to c. 1100) is accurately portrayed in the series, but not always the events that took place in those areas. The show also accurately portrays how the Vikings treated slaves, their dedication to raiding and exploration, and their family and leadership structures.
However, there are several inaccuracies in the show. Many of the locations have been tweaked or made up entirely, such as the plot-centric village of Kattegat. While there is a Kattegat in real life, it is an area of sea located between Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, not a settlement. In addition, the character of Lagertha, though mentioned in the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok, is a minor character and not the mother of Bjorn Ironside. The character of Floki is almost entirely fictionalized, based loosely on the historical figure Floki Vilgerson (9th century) who founded Iceland.
The show also takes liberties with religious practices, as little is known about Viking religious practices. For example, in the fourth episode of the second season, the bishop of Wessex is shown inflicting crucifixion as punishment for apostasy, even though it had been outlawed centuries earlier by Emperor Constantine the Great.
Overall, while "Vikings" does incorporate historical accuracy and truth, it also bends the truth to suit its narrative, as is common with historical fiction.
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Frequently asked questions
Vikings first aired in Australia on August 8, 2013, on SBS One.
The final season of Vikings was available to watch on SBS On Demand in Australia. The final 10 episodes premiered on January 6.
Previous seasons of Vikings are available to watch on Netflix in Australia.
