HISTORY's first scripted series VIKINGS reaped solid ratings in its second outing on Sunday at 10pm capturing 4.6 million total viewers, making it the most-watched cable series in the hour.
Over two telecasts on premiere night, Sunday, March 3, VIKINGS delivered 8.3 million total viewers, 3.4 million Adults 18-49 and 3.8 million Adults 25-54. HISTORY's first scripted series, VIKINGS, conquered 6.2 million total viewers in its 10 p.m. premiere timeslot, 2.7 million Adults 25-54 and 2.5 million Adults 18-49. VIKINGS is the #1 new cable series launch of the year among total viewers and Adults 25-54. At 10 p.m., VIKINGS topped all broadcast networks among Adults 18-49.
The History Channel's first scripted series, VIKINGS, created and written by Michael Hirst, is set to premiere on March 3. The network has just debuted the show's opening credits in anticipation - check them out below!
The word "Viking" has been synonymous with brutality, terror, andmystery ever since the first Norse warriors appeared along the coastsof England and France at the end of the eighth century. Theirnotoriety for barbarianism without pity was an important part of the mythology that grew up around them. And while Vikings are stillcharacterized as such in popular culture, the reality is much morecomplex, visceral, and powerful than their reputation suggests.
HISTORY announced today that Golden Globe(R) Award winner and Emmy(R) Award nominated actor Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment, Usual Suspects, Millers Crossing) will star as Earl Haraldson in the network's first scripted series, VIKINGS, set to premiere in 2013.