Vikings To End With Season Six, Sequel Series Being Developed

History Channel will end Vikings after the show’s upcoming sixth season, but the saga will continue with a sequel series. Deadline reports that creator Michael Hirst and MGM Television are in talks for a new series that will follow up on the hit History Channel show. The sixth season recently finished production, and will debut later this year. The season (and series) will conclude in 2020.

Season five begins with Ivar the Boneless asserting his leadership over the Great Heathen Army, while Lagertha reigns as Queen of Kattegat. Ivar’s murder of his brother Sigurd sets the stage for vicious battles to come as Ragnar’s sons plot their next moves after avenging their father’s death. Bjorn follows his destiny into the Mediterranean Sea and Floki (Gustaf Skarsgård) who is suffering from the loss of his wife Helga, takes to the seas submitting himself to the will of the Gods. Additionally, Jonathan Rhys Meyers joins the cast as Bishop Heahmund, a fearsome warrior who passionately defends both his faith and his King.