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Winter Has Come: Here’s Your New Show

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Temparatures are dropping. Snow is falling. You’re spending more time indoors. Winter is here. It’s the perfect time of year to find a new show.

With the final season of Game of Thrones not premiering until 2019, many people are stuck. If you, like millions of others, are a fan of the smash hit, you’re probably seeking something new to watch in the meantime.

While it’s not as expansive as the Game of Thrones epic, Vikings doesn’t lack in drama and sword-swinging action. Produced by the History Channel, Vikings does not get the same publicity as its HBO counterpart, which might be why it’s overlooked by a lot of people who truly don’t know what they’re missing.

Based on historical legend, the show follows the tale of Viking hero Ragnar Lothbrok. Ragnar is a curious character– a powerful warrior with lofty ambitions. The story follows all of the heroic exploits of his rise.

While it shares a few similarities with Game of Thrones, Vikings carves its own path. Debuting in 2013, the show contains intense battle scenes, conflict between characters, and deep, dramatic storytelling.

The Vikings live a barbaric lifestyle. They are savages, plain and simple. But, among all of the slaughtering, looting, and pillaging emerges rules that keep their society in order.

Although it may be hard to believe, the Vikings are deeply religious people. Their Gods are different from the ones we grew up learning about. These beliefs are firmly implanted in Viking culture and guide their every action.

Through all the fighting, plotting, and backstabbing comes a riveting, character-driven tale. You begin to relate to these barbarians on a visceral level. You want to see them succeed, to obliterate their enemies and continue to rise up.

Overall, Vikings is a well-made show, and is certainly a must-watch. While snowflakes fall and the fireplace burns, get comfortable on the couch and watch Ragnar do his thing.

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Division III baseball alum (McDaniel College), founder of Joker Mag, and author of The Underdog Mentality: Sports Stories That Will Change How You See the Game (And Yourself). Since launching in November 2017, my stories have been featured on platforms such as FOX Sports, SB Nation, and The Sporting News, reaching over 1.5 million readers worldwide. The seed was planted way back in 7th grade when I got cut from the baseball team. Instead of giving up, I found hope and inspiration in stories of undersized athletes who defied expectations. I ultimately played baseball through college, earning Honorable Mention on the All-Centennial Conference team in my senior season. Today, my mission is simple: To share stories that give people the same feeling I felt when I was that undersized ballplayer searching for hope, inspiration, and evidence that my dream was possible. Like my mom always told me, you can do anything you set your mind to. Sometimes we just need a little extra push. And that’s why I’m so passionate about sharing these stories with the world.

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