Vic the Viking
A young Viking boy uses ingenuity to sail with his father.
Vic the Viking is a children's animated television series that premiered in 2013 on Network Ten and later on Eleven. Based on the 1974–1975 anime series Vicky the Viking and the book series that inspired it, the show ran for 39 episodes comprising 78 segments, concluding in 2014. The series follows the adventures of a young, frail but ingenious Viking boy named Vic, his father Halvar, and their village community.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Action, Comedy
- Based on
- Vicky the Viking
- Developer
- Jan Van Rijsselberge, Alexander Reverend
- Director
- Éric Cazes
- Country
- France
- Germany
- Austria
- Netherlands
- Australia
- Language
- English
- French
- German
- Dutch
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 78
Facts from the source article.
Production
Development began in 2011 after Studio 100 launched its French animation division Studio 100 Animation in 2009 to produce revivals of classics. French broadcaster TF1 and German network ZDF commissioned the series for their home countries. In 2013, the series became a French/Australian co-production when Network Ten and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation ordered a revival, with Flying Bark Productions co-producing alongside Studio 100 Animation and ASE Studios joining as co-producer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Vic the Viking?
Vic the Viking was created by Jan Van Rijsselberge and Alexander Reverend.
How many episodes of Vic the Viking are there?
Vic the Viking has 78 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did Vic the Viking first air?
Vic the Viking first aired on 4 July 2013.
When did Vic the Viking end?
Vic the Viking last aired on 21 June 2014.
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