Netflix has just dropped a thunderous announcement that has sent shockwaves across the Viking fandom: The Raven’s Oath, a spiritual sequel to Vikings, is officially in production — and yes, Travis Fimmel, Gustaf Skarsgård, and George Blagden are returning. Titled Odin’s Wrath Unleashed, this new saga promises to dive deeper into Norse mythology, blurring the lines between life, death, and divine vengeance.
Set in a mystic realm where the dead do not rest easy, The Raven’s Oath picks up years after the fall of Ragnar Lothbrok. However, this isn’t a resurrection in the traditional sense. According to Netflix, the story operates in a “mythical continuation,” where the spirits of Ragnar, Floki, and Athelstan are caught between worlds — summoned by Odin himself to face the consequences of their earthly legacies.
Travis Fimmel reprises his iconic role as Ragnar, but this time with a spectral intensity. Fans can expect a darker, more introspective version of the warrior king as he confronts the weight of his past decisions — from betrayals and bloodshed to his spiritual crisis. Fimmel’s return marks a powerful full-circle moment for both the character and the actor.
Gustaf Skarsgård’s Floki has always danced on the edge of madness and mysticism. In The Raven’s Oath, that edge becomes the battlefield. Now a spiritual guide in Odin’s fractured realm, Floki is both prophet and prisoner. Skarsgård has hinted that his portrayal this time will be “stranger, deeper, and more tormented” than ever before.
George Blagden’s Athelstan also makes a shocking return, but not as the pious monk fans remember. In this supernatural tale, Athelstan is transformed — caught between the Christian God and the Norse pantheon, embodying the eternal struggle of belief and belonging. His reunion with Ragnar is expected to be one of the emotional peaks of the series.
The show’s creator, Michael Hirst, returns as executive producer alongside a new visionary director, Ingrid Norrman, who promises to weave more Norse cosmology into the series. “This is not a revival,” she explained in a press release. “It’s a reckoning.” The show aims to explore the mythological consequences of mortal choices, elevating the story into a cosmic confrontation.
Filming is already underway in Iceland and Norway, with Netflix releasing a chilling teaser: a raven flying across desolate battlefields, whispering ancient runes. The haunting voiceover declares, “The gods are not silent. They remember.” That single line has already fueled a tidal wave of fan theories across Reddit and Twitter.
The returning cast will be joined by a fresh wave of characters — including Valkyries, seers, and warriors who inhabit this ghostly afterlife. Among the new cast is Freya Halldórsdóttir, an Icelandic newcomer playing a mysterious shieldmaiden with ties to all three main characters.
Notably, the tone of The Raven’s Oath leans heavily into psychological and spiritual horror — a departure from the more grounded brutality of Vikings. Expect surreal dream sequences, eerie symbolism, and moral dilemmas wrapped in mythological metaphor. According to insiders, the show’s themes center on guilt, redemption, and the limits of fate.
Netflix’s investment in The Raven’s Oath is part of its ongoing push for prestige fantasy and historical epics, following the success of The Witcher and Vikings: Valhalla. By reuniting the original Vikings trio, they’re not only appealing to nostalgia but also promising a deeper, darker narrative evolution.
Early reactions to the announcement have been explosive. Fans are praising the unexpected return of these beloved characters while eagerly dissecting what “Odin’s vengeance” might entail. Some speculate that the gods will force the trio to relive key moments of their lives — but twisted through the lens of divine punishment.
The Raven’s Oath is expected to premiere in late 2025, and if the early buzz is any indication, it could become one of the most talked-about series of the year. Odin’s wrath has been unleashed — and the past is not finished with Ragnar, Floki, or Athelstan just yet
