Amazon Prime Video has begun filming the second season of Vikings: Bloodaxe, a spin-off of History Channel’s Vikings. The series, whose first season has not yet been released, will focus on the struggle for the Norwegian throne between 10th-century Norwegian ruler Erik Bloodaxe and his wife Gunnhild, as well as the power struggles of the period. The duration and location of filming for the second season, as well as the release date of the first season, have not yet been announced.
Why it matters
The fact that work on the second season is progressing before the first season has reached audiences shows that the series’ release schedule and production process may not follow the same order. This makes it difficult for viewers to assess the scope of the next season before seeing how the production translates to the screen. For those interested in the Vikings universe, it is important to see what kind of narrative the new production will build around a historical struggle for the throne and power relations; however, it is not yet known how this framework will be reflected on screen. The lack of an announced release date for the first season, details about the second season’s filming, and planning between the two seasons means that key uncertainties remain for those who want to follow the series.