Prime Video has locked in a January 2027 premiere for Bloodaxe, the Viking action thriller that just got its first official look at New York Comic Con. The series, set in 10th-century Norway, will debut with all eight episodes on the streamer on January 20, 2027 — a date already shaping up to be a major event for genre fans. The announcement came during a panel that leaned hard into mythic grandeur, unveiling a teaser trailer and key art that promise a saga of blood, throne wars, and Norse ambition. 

The story centres on Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux) and his wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen), as they claw their way to power amid shifting alliances and brutal betrayals. The cast includes Levi Miller, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marie, Rune Temte, and Jesper Christensen. Michael and Horatio Hirst are behind the show as executive producers, showrunners, and writers, with production handled by MGM Television under Amazon MGM Studios. 

And yes, the series is already greenlit for a second season, currently filming in Ireland. That’s not just a nod to fan demand. It’s a signal that Prime Video sees this as more than a one-off spectacle. With the first season’s release now confirmed, the real question isn’t whether Bloodaxe will land. It’s how loud the clash of axes will get when it does. 

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