NetflixVikings: Valhalla (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
In this sequel to "Vikings," a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Gender Swap: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Overview
In this sequel to "Vikings," a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny — and make history.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series explores historical conflicts and character motivations without explicitly promoting a modern political ideology. It balances themes that could be interpreted as left-leaning (critique of religious intolerance, strong female leads) with those that could be seen as right-leaning (defense of tradition, individual responsibility, ambition), resulting in a largely apolitical narrative.
The series features intentional DEI-driven casting, most notably with a prominent Black female ruler in a historical Viking setting, which explicitly recasts traditionally white roles. While the narrative elevates diverse characters and challenges traditional historical portrayals through inclusion, it does not explicitly portray traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Vikings: Valhalla features LGBTQ+ characters, notably Jarl Haakon and Freydis Eiriksdottir, whose same-sex relationships are depicted with dignity and normalcy. Their queer identities are not sources of conflict or ridicule, but rather integrated respectfully into their complex character arcs, contributing to a net positive and affirming portrayal.
The show features prominent female characters like Freydis Eriksdotter and Jarl Haakon, who are skilled warriors. They are repeatedly shown engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents using various melee weapons.
The character Jarl Haakon, historically known as Haakon Sigurdsson and a male ruler, is portrayed as a female leader in "Vikings: Valhalla."
The character Jarl Haakon, a powerful ruler in Viking-age Scandinavia, is portrayed by a Black actress. Historically, figures holding such a position in this period and region would be Norse, constituting a race swap.
The series portrays Christianity as a powerful, often violent, and intolerant force driving conquest and forced conversion. While individual Christians show nuance, the overall narrative highlights the destructive impact of Christian zealotry on pagan societies.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.6
7.0
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