History's Vikings to end after season 6; creator Michael Hirst considering extending franchise with spin-off series

Los Angeles: History’s scripted series Vikings will be ending after the upcoming 20-episode sixth season. As per The Hollywood Reporter, production on season six has already been wrapped up. [caption id=“attachment_5841321” align=“alignnone” width=“825”] A still from History’s Vikings. Twitter[/caption] The last season will air in two parts, with the first half slated to premiere later this year and the final ten episodes to air sometime in 2020, reported Deadline. The Emmy nominated historical drama, which debuted in 2013, features Gustaf Skarsgard, Travis Fimmel, Alexander Ludwig and Katheryn Winnick. Set in medieval Scandinavia, the series follows the story of the legendary Viking Ragnar Lothbrok, who is portrayed in the show as a farmer who rises to power after successfully raiding England. Soon, Lothbrok becomes intent on exploring distant lands across the ocean. According to the publication, Vikings creator Michael Hirst and studio MGM Television are planning to extend the Vikings franchise with a new series. If the plan reaches fruition, then Hirst will co-create the new show with Jeb Stuart, of Die Hard and The Fugitive fame. (With inputs from Press Trust of India)