Vikings Actor Travis Fimmel's Overlooked Crime Drama Series Is Streaming For Free

Australian actor Travis Fimmel, best known for his role as Ragnar Lothbrok in the historical drama Vikings, has taken on a new role in the crime drama series Black Snow. Premiering in 2023 on the Australian streaming platform Stan, Black Snow has now become available for free streaming in the United States via The Roku Channel.

In the series, Fimmel plays James Cormack, a cold case detective who investigates separate murders in each of the show's two seasons so far. The first season revolves around the murder of a teenage girl in a small South Sea Islander town, while the second season sees Cormack delve into the death of another young woman while also uncovering information about the disappearance of his own brother.

The mystery element is strong throughout Black Snow, but the series remains focused on its character-driven storytelling. Cormack's past experiences with loss and trauma are explored in depth, giving the show a compelling emotional core. Black Snow has been renewed for a third season, set to begin production in April 2026.

Prior to his role in Black Snow, Fimmel had already established himself as a talented actor with previous appearances in Vikings and other shows such as Raised by Wolves and Dune: Prophecy. Despite not being as widely celebrated as his Vikings character, Black Snow has received critical acclaim, boasting a perfect 100% critic score and a 90% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The series offers a much-needed boost to Australia's TV industry, providing important work for local actors and contributing to the country's creative output. For Fimmel, the opportunity to work in his home country and even direct for the first time in Black Snow's Season 2 finale holds particular significance. He hopes that shows like Black Snow will help establish a brighter future for Australian productions both at home and abroad.