Bloodaxe Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of January 2027 Launch
Prime Video's historical drama Bloodaxe, starring Xavier Molyneux and Jessica Madsen, has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its January 20, 2027 debut, with a first trailer now released.
Prime Video's upcoming historical drama Bloodaxe has been renewed for a second season ahead of its series debut, and the first trailer has now been released. The show is set to launch on January 20, 2027.
All eight episodes of the first season will be released on the same day, January 20, 2027. The series is created by Michael Hirst and his son Horatio Hirst; Michael Hirst previously created The Tudors and Vikings.
Bloodaxe stars Xavier Molyneux as Erik Bloodaxe and Jessica Madsen as Gunnhild. Set in the 10th century, the drama follows the pair's fight for the throne of Norway. The cast also includes Jesper Christensen as King Harald Fairhair, Levi Miller as his son Haakon, and Rod Hallett as King Athelstan. Fred Toye directs.
A familiar Viking world
Harald Fairhair previously appeared in Vikings, played by Peter Franzén. The real Eric Haraldsson, known as Bloodaxe, was king of Norway and later twice King of Northumbria.
The renewal and trailer news was reported by screenrant.com.
Quick answers
When does Bloodaxe premiere on Prime Video?
Bloodaxe premieres on January 20, 2027, with all eight episodes released on the same day.
Will there be a second season of Bloodaxe?
Yes, Bloodaxe has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its first-season debut.
Who stars in Bloodaxe?
Xavier Molyneux plays Erik Bloodaxe and Jessica Madsen plays Gunnhild. The cast also includes Jesper Christensen, Levi Miller, and Rod Hallett.