Vikings Final Season: First Trailer and Premiere Date!

It's almost time to say goodbye to Vikings!

History has revealed that the sixth and final season of the hit drama series will get underway Wednesday, December 4, at 9/8c.

Even more exciting is that History is giving fans a two-hour premiere, making the long wait between seasons more worthwhile.

"For the past five seasons the Vikings have explored and conquered the known world, from early raids in England and the fierce battles of the Great Heathen Army to the heart-stopping death of Ragnar (Travis Fimmel), now the epic saga sails to monumental lengths throughout 20 compelling, definitive episodes," reads the logline from the cable network.

The 20-episode sixth season will air in two parts, meaning the first ten will kick off later this year, while the remaining ten episodes will air in 2020.

Additionally, series regular Katheryn Winnick is set to direct one episode in the final season, marking her directorial debut.

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Vikings Season 5 reached 25.2 million total viewers in Live+7 delivery and is the network's #1 drama series.

"I always knew how 'Vikings' would end and, after 89 episodes, I truly believe the saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons has been told and we are leaving our beloved fans with the proper and definitive ending they so deserve," said Michael Hirst, creator, writer and executive producer.

"Although it is bittersweet there are still 20 episodes left and the most ambitious and intensely emotional episodes are still to come."

"Season six returns following the battle between brothers which has left Bjorn victorious and a hero to the people who have been under the tyrannical rule of Ivar for so long," reads the official logline.

"As the new leader of Kattegat, Bjorn struggles to fill his late father's shoes as king, while facing several dilemmas and wrestling with the idea that power overshadows morals."

"Meanwhile, Ivar, searching for a new path to separate him from his past, is seen traveling along The Silk Road eventually leading him to Russia."

"He meets his match in Prince Oleg (Danila Kozlovsky), a ruthless and unpredictable Russian ruler, who shocks even Ivar with his merciless actions."

"While Lagertha has her own agenda - to live a quieter and less public life on her own farm, but new dangers lurk close to home."

"This season, the Vikings continue to take over Scandinavia as Ubbe (Jordan Patrick Smith) and Torvi (Georgia Hirst) travel to Iceland to uncover the mystery circling around Floki's (Gustaf Skarsgård) disappearance and Hvitserk (Marco Ilsø) pursues his personal vendetta against Ivar."

Have a look at the full trailer below and hit the comments with your thoughts on it.

Remember, you can watch Vikings online right here via TV Fanatic.