Knut: The Viking Emperor: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Seeking to avenge his father, Knut the Great defied all expectations to rise to power. Through cunning attacks, fierce battles, and strategic alliances, he conquered England, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. He forged an unprecedented union between Nordic and Anglo-Saxon lands, establishing a maritime empire that stretched from the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, via the Baltic Sea. 

This success allowed him to secure lasting political and cultural control over Northern Europe, becoming the ruler of the largest empire ever created by the Vikings. 

A story of war, blood, and power, Knut: The Viking Emperor dives into the life of a military genius whose thirst for glory left an indelible mark on the history of Europe, brought to life through fully AI-generated reconstructions in collaboration with historical advisors.

Series details

• Title: Knut: The Viking Emperor
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: War, History
• Premiere date: 2026-05-04
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: Sky History
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 70 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7/10
• TVMaze ID: 91652
• TVDB ID: 477386

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-05-04; final listed air date 2026-05-25.

Source and licence

Adapted from Knut: The Viking Emperor on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.