The rumors have been swirling for months, but now things are starting to feel very real. Fans of the iconic Vikings series were stunned this week as Travis Fimmel, Gustaf Skarsgård, and George Blagden dropped cryptic hints on their social media accounts—all pointing toward a potential reunion on Netflix. With the trio’s posts echoing each other in tone and visuals, the fandom is ablaze with speculation. Could this be a full-scale return of the legendary Ragnar Lothbrok and his companions?
Travis Fimmel, who played the charismatic and tortured Viking king Ragnar Lothbrok, posted a moody, behind-the-scenes photo captioned only with the words “Old gods… New stories.” Gustaf Skarsgård followed shortly after with a similar post showing a rugged coastline and the simple caption “Brotherhood never dies.” Finally, George Blagden, known for portraying the conflicted monk Athelstan, shared a cryptic clip of burning scrolls and a faint Viking chant in the background. None of them directly confirmed a project, but fans are already reading between the lines.
Netflix has remained officially silent, but a source close to the production hinted that a “Scandinavian-themed limited series” was recently greenlit under Fimmel’s development banner. While it’s unclear whether this new project is a continuation of Vikings or a fresh story set in a similar universe, the involvement of these key cast members strongly suggests a spiritual successor—or perhaps a full-on resurrection of fan-favorite characters.
What’s intriguing is the timing. It’s been several years since Vikings wrapped its sixth season, and while its spinoff Vikings: Valhalla has drawn a solid following, it hasn’t quite captured the magic of the original. Bringing back the original stars—especially Fimmel, whose portrayal of Ragnar helped define the series—could be Netflix’s attempt to reignite the fierce loyalty of the show’s early fan base.
The reunion teaser also raises interesting questions about narrative direction. Ragnar Lothbrok met a dramatic and seemingly final end in the original series, as did Athelstan years earlier. However, the world of television has shown time and again that dead doesn’t always mean gone—especially when mysticism, prophecy, or alternate timelines come into play. Could this be a prequel? A dreamscape? Or even a series of disconnected short stories that reimagine their characters in new settings?
Adding further fuel to the fire, an eagle-eyed fan noticed that Netflix recently updated its platform metadata to include “Vikings Legacy” as a placeholder title. Though this could be anything from a documentary to a retrospective special, it coincides a little too neatly with the actors’ synchronized teasing.
Another curious element is the involvement of Gustaf Skarsgård, whose portrayal of the brilliant and enigmatic Floki added a mystical flavor to the original show. Given Floki’s spiritual leanings and his ambiguous fate in the final season, some fans believe he could serve as the narrative bridge into a new saga. Could Floki be leading Ragnar and Athelstan through a mythological or dreamlike journey beyond life?
George Blagden’s return is perhaps the most surprising. Athelstan’s arc seemed complete, but his spiritual significance—especially to both Ragnar and King Ecbert—remains a deeply resonant thread that could be revisited. With the theme of faith and internal conflict so central to his character, it’s possible that the new project could explore metaphysical realms or unresolved destinies.
The prospect of seeing these three together again has already reignited fan art communities, fan fiction forums, and Reddit theory threads. It’s a testament to how deeply the original series embedded itself into pop culture. Even with a crowded TV landscape filled with historical dramas and fantasy epics, few have managed to capture the brutal beauty and existential questions that Vikings did through the eyes of Ragnar, Floki, and Athelstan.
One particularly compelling theory suggests that the new Netflix project could be an anthology series, with each episode diving into a “what if” scenario from the original timeline. What if Athelstan never left the monastery? What if Ragnar had survived the snake pit? What if Floki truly discovered the land of the gods? This format would allow each actor to revisit their iconic roles without undoing the narrative conclusions of Vikings.
The chemistry between Fimmel, Skarsgård, and Blagden was one of the defining elements of the original series, elevating it from mere historical fiction into something mythic and emotionally grounded. Any project that allows that magic to be recaptured—even briefly—is likely to be a major event in the streaming world.
If this mysterious project is indeed what fans hope it is, Netflix could have a cultural juggernaut on its hands. From what we’ve seen so far, the reunion of Ragnar, Floki, and Athelstan won’t just be a nostalgic trip—it could be the beginning of a bold new storytelling chapter.
For now, fans will have to keep their eyes glued to the stars—and the actors’ Instagram feeds. But if the old gods are indeed stirring once more, the return of Ragnar and his kin may be closer than we think.
