Humanity lives enclosed within massive walls to protect themselves from giant, man-eating humanoids known as Titans.

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Historical Viking Epic, Philosophical Why it’s popular: Don't let the "Viking" label fool you. Season 1 is a brutal revenge quest. Season 2 (Farmland Saga) is a slow, profound meditation on slavery, peace, and what it truly means to be a warrior. "A true warrior needs no sword."