Prime Video immersed fans in the brutal world of 10th-century Norway during its New York Comic Con panel, unveiling the first teaser trailer and key art for the highly anticipated original series Bloodaxe.
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Executive produced, written, and showrun by Vikings creator Michael Hirst alongside Horatio Hirst, the action-packed historical drama chronicles the rise of legendary Norse raider Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux) and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen).
As the couple fights to claim the throne of Norway, the land is torn apart by bloody betrayals, shifting loyalties, and rival Scandinavian and English monarchs.
Produced by MGM Television, the ensemble cast also features Karlis Arnolds Avots, Levi Miller, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marie, Rune Temte, and Jesper Christensen.
All eight episodes of Bloodaxe Season 1 will premiere globally on Prime Video on January 20, 2027.
Demonstrating early confidence in the franchise, the streaming giant has already renewed the series for a second season, which is currently filming in Ireland.
