Now streaming on Netflix, FLOKI – The Mad Prophet of the North is a haunting and immersive documentary that reclaims one of the most misunderstood figures of the Viking age. Neither hero nor villain, Floki emerges as a man consumed by belief, driven by visions, and fractured by a world that no longer listened to the gods the way he did.Often dismissed as a madman or trickster, Floki was, in truth, a spiritual extremist in an age of shifting faith. While others worshipped the gods out of tradition or fear, Floki claimed to hear them directly. His devotion was absolute, unfiltered, and dangerous. The documentary explores how his visions shaped his actions, his relationships, and ultimately his fate, blurring the line between divine inspiration and madness.Through expert historical insight, atmospheric reenactments, and Norse mythology brought vividly to life, the film traces Floki’s rise from master shipbuilder to prophetic outcast. As Viking society evolved toward power, conquest, and political ambition, Floki remained fiercely loyal to the old gods. That refusal to adapt placed him on a collision course with the people he once called family.Central to the story is his broken bond with Ragnar Lothbrok. Once united by belief and purpose, their brotherhood collapsed as Ragnar began to question the gods Floki served without doubt. Faith turned to suspicion. Loyalty turned to betrayal. The consequences of that rupture would forever stain Viking legend and redefine what devotion truly costs.More than a historical portrait, FLOKI – The Mad Prophet of the North is a psychological and spiritual descent into obsession, belief, and isolation. It asks whether Floki was truly chosen by the gods—or destroyed by the belief that he was. In the end, his story is not about madness alone, but about what happens when faith becomes identity, and identity refuses to bend.Watch now on Netflix.
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