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The Last Kingdom

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  • 2015–20222015–2022
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Alexander Dreymon in The Last Kingdom (2015)
As Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred -- born a Saxon but raised by Vikings -- seeks to claim his ancestral birthright.
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As Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred--born a Saxon but raised by Vikings--seeks to claim his ancestral birthright.As Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred--born a Saxon but raised by Vikings--seeks to claim his ancestral birthright.As Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred--born a Saxon but raised by Vikings--seeks to claim his ancestral birthright.

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8.5/10
128K
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42
4
  • Stars
    • Alexander Dreymon
    • Eliza Butterworth
    • Arnas Fedaravicius
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Alexander Dreymon
    Alexander Dreymon
    • Uhtredas Uhtred
    46 episodes46 eps • 2015–2022
    Eliza Butterworth
    Eliza Butterworth
    • Aelswithas Aelswith
    45 episodes45 eps • 2015–2022
    Arnas Fedaravicius
    Arnas Fedaravicius
    • Sihtricas Sihtric
    38 episodes38 eps • 2017–2022
    Mark Rowley
    Mark Rowley
    • Finanas Finan
    36 episodes36 eps • 2017–2022
    Emily Cox
    Emily Cox
    • Bridaas Brida
    34 episodes34 eps • 2015–2022
    James Northcote
    James Northcote
    • Aldhelmas Aldhelm
    34 episodes34 eps • 2017–2022
    Millie Brady
    Millie Brady
    • Aethelflaedas Aethelflaed
    31 episodes31 eps • 2017–2022
    Timothy Innes
    Timothy Innes
    • King Edwardas King Edward…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2018–2022
    Cavan Clerkin
    Cavan Clerkin
    • Pyrligas Pyrlig…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2017–2022
    Ian Hart
    Ian Hart
    • Beoccaas Beocca…
    28 episodes28 eps • 2015–2020
    Ewan Mitchell
    Ewan Mitchell
    • Osferthas Osferth
    28 episodes28 eps • 2017–2022
    David Dawson
    David Dawson
    • Alfredas Alfred
    25 episodes25 eps • 2015–2018
    Adrian Schiller
    Adrian Schiller
    • Aethelhelmas Aethelhelm
    25 episodes25 eps • 2018–2022
    Harry McEntire
    Harry McEntire
    • Aethelwoldas Aethelwold
    24 episodes24 eps • 2015–2018
    Jeppe Beck Laursen
    Jeppe Beck Laursen
    • Haestenas Haesten
    23 episodes23 eps • 2017–2022
    Adrian Bouchet
    Adrian Bouchet
    • Steapaas Steapa
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2020
    Toby Regbo
    Toby Regbo
    • Aethelredas Aethelred
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2020
    Stefanie Martini
    Stefanie Martini
    • Eadithas Eadith
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2022
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    Storyline

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    In the year 872, many of the separate kingdoms of what is now England have fallen to the invading Danes, leaving the great kingdom of Wessex standing alone and defiant under the command of King Alfred. Against this turbulent backdrop lives Uhtred. Born to a Saxon nobleman, he is captured by the Danes and raised as one of their own. Forced to choose between his birth country and the people of his upbringing, his loyalties are ever tested. What is he? Saxon or Dane? On a quest to reclaim his birthright, Uhtred must tread a dangerous path between both sides to play his part in the birth of a new nation and--ultimately--recapture his ancestral lands.
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      Though used as such by Leofric, the middle English word 'arseling' isn't actually derogatory in nature (or wasn't, back then). It means 'backwards/at the back'. Uhtred usually wears his sword 'arseling' for instance (on his back). This is however most likely where the British word 'arse' comes from.
    • Goofs
      It is incorrectly said that Alfred's crown would not have born the fleur-de-lis. Alfred The Great, whom the character is heavily based upon, is depicted a plethora of times through history as wearing a crown bearing the fleur-de-lis.
    • Quotes

      Uhtred: Destiny is all.

    • Connections
      Featured in History Buffs: Vikings Historical Accuracy and Season 4 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      The Last Kingdom: Opening Theme
      Music Composed by John Lunn

      Vocals by Eivør Pálsdóttir (as Eivør)

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    9/10
    Keeping the soul of the books intact, The Last Kingdom delivers a extraordinary historical tale.
    In a way, BBC's The Last Kingdom is a first ever experience for me. It's certainly not the first series I watch, nor it's the first series based on books, not even historical fiction books. But it's the first series which I'd read the books it is based on way before it was even announced. So seeing it rumored, then officially announced and finally premiered was very interesting and exciting. I had a lot of hopes and fears for this. And I'm so gladly to say that based on the first two episodes of the series, my hopes were made into reality and my fears into joy. And so, inspired me to write my first review here.

    I'll try to keep this as spoiler free as possible, but some are impossible to avoid.

    The Last Kingdom tells the history of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon noble who is captured and raised by the Danes, first as a slave and then as a son. His future will be one of battle within and without, fighting against powerful warlords and struggling between his love for the Danes and their culture and his duty for the Saxons.

    In many ways, talking about how this series make this simple enough premise into a engrossing story full of nuance is talking about how the books do it. Here there is a commitment to reality that goes beyond most historical shows, and I'm not talking only about the clothes, weapons or history itself, but characters, their motives and relationships. At the center of The Last Kingdom is its characters and the show presents and develops then masterfully.

    Take Ælfric (Joseph Millson) for example, Uhtred's uncle. When the young Uhtred (Tom Taylor) wakes up and realize his father went to war without him, he promptly go and ask him why he was left behind. His uncle barely talks to him and say he has to go and clear the stables. But the directing and acting in the scene makes it clear Ælfric has something sinister in mind. Uhtred get his pony and goes to join his father, and then you realize that that was Ælfric's plan all along. It's subtle and skillfully done, and with something that feel effortless you have a lot shown to you what Ælfric is all about.

    When it comes to characters there is no compromise, they feel like real people that are just living their lives. Doing what they think is right and/or what is best for them and their loved ones. You won't find good or bad here, nor one dimensional characters. By the end of the first episode, you will find you will have feeling for these people, both positive and negative. And in the end, that is what keeps you interesting in a series. And you will care for the fate of Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon), Brida (Emily Cox), Alfred (David Dawson) and the many other great characters that are present in the first two episodes.

    And from them stem all the other conflicts in the series. The political plotting and machinations are ever present in the fractured world that these people inhabit, and the leaders of both the Saxons and Danes are constantly trying to get things working in their favor. Together with political issues, there is religion. Christianity is a defining characteristic of the English, and because of the Norse paganism, they view the Danes not only as enemy of the Saxons, by enemies of God. The Danes of the other hand, view Christianity with a disinterested curiosity. In one opportunity Uhtred explain Heaven as Valhalla without all the drinking, fighting and humping. This passage helps to illustrate a kind of 'lightness' that the series, just as the books, have. Maybe lightness is not the best word, since there is plenty of violence and moments that will leave you shocked, but the story is told in a way that feels amiable and pleasant. That is done is the series by skillful directing , writing (in the first two episodes done by Nick Murphy and Stephen Butchard respectively) and editing. That, along with its character, might be the two most appealing things about The Last Kingdom.

    Add to that a great score, beautiful scenery and great acting (although a little bit inconsistent in some moments) and you have the recipes for a series that stand tall and deserves to be seen. No matter what you like, The Last Kingdom (the first two episodes together are a nice demonstration of everything good about this story) might offer something for you.

    For the books fan in particular, this is a series that even when it changes the story of the book it feels it belong, Bernard Cornwell's tone is ever present in it. Not to mention many small moments that shows the people responsible for the series really cared about the source material, like in shield wall battle (it doesn't reach the greatness of the book, but then, what battle scene anywhere does?), there is a scene of people walking over a dead body, something that feels taken right from the book. Or a sword strike that comes from bellow. Even some of the more questionable changes feel justified. Like giving the Saxon rectangular shields. In the end it proves extremely valuable as a tool to differentiate Danes from Saxons. But without a doubt, this is a adaptation that work is all levels and will delight most readers.
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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • المملكة الأخيرة
    • Filming locations
      • Korda Studios, Etyek, Hungary
    • Production company
      • Carnival Film & Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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