Grab your armor and a bowl of popcorn — History Channel has announced the return date for Vikings!

The hit series' second season will premiere on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10/9c.

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According to a press release touting the show's return date, Season 2 "brings crises of faith, of power, of relationships," as Ragnar's (Travis Fimmel) indiscretions put his marriage to Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) in jeopardy and risk tearing him and his son apart.Law & Order alum Linus Roache joins the cast as Ecbert, King of Wessex, a man of strength, intelligence and undisguised ambition. The Hunger Games' Alexander Ludwig will also debut in Season 2 as Ragnar's smart and bold warrior son, Bjorn.

Are you excited for the new season of Vikings?