'Vikings: Valhalla': Netflix Nabs Series Order For 'Vikings' Follow-Up

The story of “Vikings” will continue on with a new chapter. Netflix has ordered “Vikings: Valhalla,” a sequel to the hit series on History Channel which is about to go into its final season. The streaming giant has ordered 24 episodes for the new series from creator Michael Hirst, according to Deadline.

The new series will take place a century after the end of the original series as it follows the journey of four legendary Vikings: The Norman King William the Conqueror, Leif Erikson, Freydis, and Harald Harada. The show will follow these individuals as they take on an ever-evolving Europe.

“I am beyond excited that we are announcing the continuation of our 'Vikings' saga,” Hirst said. “I know that the millions of our fans across the globe will be thrilled by the belief being shown in our show by MGM and Netflix. Jeb Stuart, a truly wonderful writer, will bring new story-lines and a powerful visceral vision to stories about some of the most famous Vikings known to history.“

With “Vikings” ending after its sixth season, History has been discussing possibilities of expanding the franchise with a new series to be written and executive produced by series writer Jeb Stuart. It wasn’t until the offshoot became a hot item in a bidding war with various streaming companies. Netflix ended getting the series for a deal that would consist of 24 episodes. “Vikings” has similarly been producing 20 episodes per year since the fourth season with each one being split into 10-episode arcs.

“Vikings” has been a big hit for the network after it’s debut in 2013 and continues to be the No. 1 rated series for History. Over the years, the show went through some big changes, such as the departure of Travis Fimmel, who’s character Ragnar Lothbrok reached the end of his lifespan during the final moments of the fourth season. The show then became a family saga following his children. With “Vikings” taking cues from historical events, the show has managed to produce an unlimited amount of stories over a few seasons as it reaches its natural conclusion.

The new Netflix spinoff will shoot in Ireland, just like the original series. No premiere date has been given for “Vikings: Valhalla” as it goes into development.