Secrets of the Viking Stone which is originally known as The American Runestone is a documentary series that premiered on July 5, 2020. The series centers on Swedish actor Peter Stormare (”Fargo,” “John Wick 2,” “Prison Break”) and history expert Elroy Balgaard. Together, they set out on an adventure to unravel the enigma encircling the Kensington Runestone: an artifact that could rewrite the past of North America.
Are you a fan of this show and are waiting for season 3 of The American Runestone? If you are, read this article till the end to find out.
About The Show
To understand in-depth what this show is really about, Stormare in a chat with Sky History explained, “I try to clear a guy named Olof Öhman from the accusations that he carved a runestone in the US in the late 19th century and prove that Scandinavians were able to sail into the middle of America, in the 13th or 14th century.”
When asked why he felt the need to clear Öhman’s name the actor said, “He was from the next village over from me [in Sweden]. I found out we immigrated 100 years apart and I was drawn in. It was like a calling.
“He was accused of making the runestone himself but he never made a cent from it. It brought his family darkness, they became a laughing stock.”
The American Runestone Season 3: Is it Renewed?
As of this writing, the docu-series has yet to be renewed for a third season. Season one premiered on August 9, 2020. Season two was released on November 9, 2020. Indeed it’s been a wait of two years and still no indications of continuation or cancellation. This means that The American Runestone has a high chance to return with season three. Nonetheless, fans ought to learn to be patient and wait for further updates.
When is Season 3 of The American Runestone Premiering?
As mentioned above, the show is not renewed or canceled as of now. Hence, an air date is not determined. To put it, nothing is known concerning the third season since there have been no updates from the showmakers. However, if the show gets the green signal before the end of this year or by early 2023 fans can expect to see the new episodes in late 2023.
How Many Episodes Are There in Seasons 1 & 2 of The American Runestone?
Both seasons 1 & 2 consist of six episodes in total. The list of episodes for each season include:
Season One
- Episode 1: Relic of Mystery
- Episode 2: Curses and Ghosts
- Episode 3: Decoding the Code – Stone
- Episode 4: Mysteries in the Vault
- Episode 5: Discovery on the Edge
- Episode 6: The Breakthrough
Season Two
- Episode 1: Digging Deep
- Episode 2: Expedition Viking
- Episode 3: A Journey to The Not So Far East
- Episode 4: Flip the Coin
- Episode 5: Whodunit
- Episode 6: No Stone Left Unturned
Where To Watch The American Runestone?
Both seasons of The American Runestone or Secrets of the Viking Stone are available to watch on Discovery+ and Amazon Channel.