NENT Group Slates Next Original Production

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has unveiled the docuseries The Last Journey of the Vikings as the company’s next original production.

The four-part documentary is set to premiere exclusively on Viaplay across the Nordic region in 2020. The series presents new perspectives on the feared Vikings and their pivotal role in European history.

Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Vikings left Scandinavia and settled across Europe—giving their name to Normandy along the way—before their Norman descendants seized the English throne at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. By combining expert analysis with compelling drama, The Last Journey of the Vikings (Swedish title: Vikingarnas sista resa) tells a new and often surprising story about these complex people.

NENT Group Chief Content Officer Filippa Wallestam said: “The story of the Vikings is the story of modern Europe’s beginnings—but these fascinating and sophisticated people are often misunderstood. The Last Journey of the Vikings looks beyond the popular image of ax-wielding marauders to suggest that the Vikings were creators as much as conquerors. This is a dramatic and thought-provoking addition to Viaplay’s fast-growing lineup of original documentaries that—just like the Vikings—is making an impact across the Nordic region and beyond.”