Michael Hirst, the creator behind the hit series Vikings, is launching his next historical drama project. Called Bloodaxe and set in the tenth century, the show's first season has already wrapped production. Speaking at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, Hirst described it as 'spectacular.' Production on season two is underway, signaling strong network confidence in the medieval epic. According to Variety.

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