For a similar vibe to "Outlander," just minus the time travel and set several centuries earlier, "Vikings" is the way to go. The show spans multiple generations of Viking warriors and leaders, but starts out with a twist on the Norse legendary hero Ragnar Lothbrok. Starting out as a poor farmer, Ragnar rises as a notable warrior and eventually becomes a king and the father of future heroes. The show eventually dives deeper into the many factions around Europe at the time, much like all the political and factional challenges that "Outlander" occasionally dips into. It's not just politics, though — there's plenty of emotional character drama too.
