Jeb Stuart’s Vikings: Valhalla tells the story of the Norse people’s struggles in the late 11th century. As we prepare for its third season premiere on July 11, let’s revisit the end of Season 2.
The show focuses on three main characters: Leif Eriksson, his sister Freydis Eriksdottir, and Harald Sigurdsson. In the first two seasons, there have been episodes of intense violence and heartbreak, which will likely continue in Season 3 as well.
Vikings: Valhalla Season 2 Recap Ahead of Season 3
At the end of season 2, Freydis is separated from Harald while escaping from King Sven Forkbeard. She takes refuge in Jomsborg with Lord Hreikr, who shares her vision of a traditional Norse future based on the old gods.
However, tensions arise among the townspeople over Herrekar’s class divisions. Despite being made High Priestess, Freydis challenges Herrekar’s leadership.
Freydis becomes ruler of Jomsborg
After she gives birth to her and Harald’s child, their differing interpretations of the religion of the old gods lead to conflict, culminating in Hreikr’s death and Freydis becoming the ruler of Jomsborg. The most important battle occurs at the end of Season 2 when Jarl Olaf Haraldsson challenges Freydis’ rule in Jomsborg. She confronts him, defeats Olaf in battle and solidifies her power. Moving into Season 3, Freydis emerges as the most influential character on the show.
Meanwhile, Harald and Leif travel to Constantinople in search of wealth and an army to challenge King Canute. Along the way, Leif falls in love with Miriam, who tutors him but tragically dies of illness. Harald thinks he has fallen in love with Elena, but discovers she is promised to someone else, yet he needs an army to confront Canute.
In London, Queen Emma faces political intrigue with Earl Godwin after surviving an assassination attempt. With shifting alliances and new challenges, Season 3 promises more drama and intrigue.
Vikings: Valhalla season three: Release date, time and more
The third season of Vikings: Valhalla is almost here and fans are eagerly waiting for it to release on Netflix. The series, a spin-off of the popular show Vikings, began in 2019 and continues the saga more than a century later. Sadly, it was announced in October 2023 that this upcoming season would be the show’s last.
Vikings: Valhalla’s third season premieres on Netflix on Thursday, July 11. Viewers in Central America can watch it just after midnight PST (Pacific Standard Time).
East Coast viewers in the US can watch at 3am EST (Eastern Standard Time), while UK fans can start streaming at 8am BST (British Summer Time). Most of Europe, which is an hour behind the UK, can expect a release around 9am on July 11.
Vikings: Valhalla season three story plot
Following the intense events of season two, season three promises to be exciting. Freydis, played by Frida Gustavsson, leads the fight in Jomsborg against their leader Hrekar (Bradley James), revealing his true nature and making peace with Queen Elfgifu (Poliana McIntosh).
After Harker’s defeat, Freydis opened the temple and ended the city’s inequality. Now, fans are eager to see what’s next for the characters after the series finale.
Vikings: Valhalla seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix in the US
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