Martin’s epic”, argues The Guardian’s Phelim O’Neill. The History channel series follows the Norse warriors whose raids wreaked havoc across western Europe, as seen through the eyes of farmer-turned-warlord Ragnar Lothbrok.Īlthough the show was dismissed by some as “Westeros-lite” when it debuted in 2013, with its strong cast and a rich (if occasionally loose) portrayal of Norse culture, Vikings “is as good, if not better, at a lot of elements familiar to fans of George R.R. GoT viewers who revelled in the epic battle between the Army of the Dead and the living in The Long Night can feed their bloody appetites with Vikings. Offering “stellar writing, solid direction… and an amazing ensemble cast”, along with “exquisite” production values, “Rome makes ancient history come alive in all of its brutal glory”, the entertainment news site adds.
Rome “is simply a triumph across the board”, says IGN. Over two series, the show follows fictional legionaries Lucius Vorenus (Kevin McKidd) and Titus Pullo (Ray Stephenson), whose exploits bring them into contact with leading figures of the Roman world including Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Pompey, Cicero and Cleopatra. Game of Thrones ending: predictions for the season 8 finale.
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