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The Last Kingdom

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Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 44 Ratings

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The Last Kingdom

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BBC America | Netflix | Release Date: October 10, 2015

Summary: After his noble Saxon parents were killed by the invading Vikings, a young Uhtred (Tom Taylor) was taken in and raised by the Vikings. As a grown man (Alexander Dreymon) finds himself in Wessex, where King Alfred the Great has thus far kept the Vikings from conquering his lands in this adaptation of Bernard Cornwell's series, The Saxon Stories.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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S3:E10. Episode 10
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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Oct 9, 2015

Season 1 Review: It all meshes together in enthralling fashion with a tale that’s understandable and a setting that’s tailor made for picturesque vistas. Last Kingdom livens up Saturday nights with Emmy caliber storytelling and oft-sumptuous production values. Read full review

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The A.V. Club

Dennis Perkins

Oct 9, 2015

Season 1 Review: The show’s many battle scenes play out in bloody, muddy confusion that’s nonetheless rendered with reliable clarity of storytelling, and, while Uhtred’s position as a hero torn between two worlds is central, it’s also not elevated much above the larger context of the story the show tells so consistently well. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine

Matt Roush

Sep 24, 2015

Season 1 Review: This is smart, satisfying entertainment that brings new life to ancient history. [28 Sep - 11 Oct 2015, p.17]

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Variety

Brian Lowry

Oct 7, 2015

Season 1 Review: After an hour or two, the series has taken on a life of its own, offering a reminder that there’s always room, at least on a niche basis, for another good one. Read full review

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Wall Street Journal

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Oct 9, 2015

Season 1 Review: The truthful background of this high-stakes history makes it thrilling on a deeper level. Along with the battle scenes and other entertainments, the series reflects many challenges of today’s world. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly

Ray Rahman

Oct 5, 2015

Season 1 Review: Shifting allegiances and unpredictable motives are what keeps this sometimes hoary show compelling. [9 Oct 2015]

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rob Owen

Oct 5, 2015

Season 1 Review: As "Thrones"-aping series go, The Last Kingdom is a better bet than plenty of others. It's easier to follow than "Bastard Executioner" and less battle-crazy than "Vikings," occupying a gentler middle ground. Read full review

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SeniorG

May 8, 2020

A series that gets better and better with each and every season. This show far surpasses Vikings and Game of Thrones in both it's consistency and it's depth of characters. Action is enjoyable, dialogue is enthralling. You can actually feel yourself become a part of the show as you areA series that gets better and better with each and every season. This show far surpasses Vikings and Game of Thrones in both it's consistency and it's depth of characters. Action is enjoyable, dialogue is enthralling. You can actually feel yourself become a part of the show as you are watching it. One of the only shows to have that effect on me was Narcos. Can't wait for S5.… Expand

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diontoradan

Apr 30, 2020

This show keeps better and better each season. May not be as glossy as GoT or Vikings, but the story is superb. Hitting hard from the first episode to the last, never-ending conflict, ups and downs that keep you glued. Season 4 was awesome, one of the best if not the best historical medievalThis show keeps better and better each season. May not be as glossy as GoT or Vikings, but the story is superb. Hitting hard from the first episode to the last, never-ending conflict, ups and downs that keep you glued. Season 4 was awesome, one of the best if not the best historical medieval series on Netflix. Can't wait another year for season 5.… Expand

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AnnualLeopard

May 28, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show offers some of the best characters and storytelling I have seen on TV. There is motivation behind every action the characters take and an easy narrative to follow.… Expand

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ErnaniRosas

Mar 3, 2020

Bernard Cornwell... that´s simple... the first season, even with few financial resources, is a great adaptation and from the second onwards it improves the quality of production even more. Excellent cast and very good soundtrack.

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Cpthurley

Apr 25, 2020

What a amazing series can’t wait for the next season and the one after that

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Kalamir

Dec 20, 2019

It is hard to adapt the book so that it is faithful, a little different and just as good as the original. The first season had a lot of changes due to the budget. The other had more momentum! The third had the courage to make changes that eventually turned out in favor. I love books and IIt is hard to adapt the book so that it is faithful, a little different and just as good as the original. The first season had a lot of changes due to the budget. The other had more momentum! The third had the courage to make changes that eventually turned out in favor. I love books and I think it's a great adaptation. What more could you want?… Expand

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ty92

May 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I loved seasons 1-3 and I loved season 4 up till episode 8... Just stop watching after episode 7. The show goes full on woke... Uhtred finaly has something good happen to him by becoming the leader of Mercia. But the feminist writers couldn't have that... Instead Uhtred proposes that they give the throne to Lady Aethelflaed and they give her the throne... This was like GOT with Sansa all over again.. This woke trash needs to stop destroying my favourite tv shows and movies just to serve the sjw feminist... Its so sad cus I was loving season 4 up till this happened. And guess what I actually like Brida who is a woke character. But I think the show does a great job with her. But it's not enough that they have a woman as one of the best warriors in the show. They also need to take the throne away from the lead and give it to Lady Aethelflaed..... I'm giving this show a 0/10 now. Before this woke trash I would give this show a solid 8.5/10... It's sooo sad...… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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  S3:E10. Episode 10
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  S3:E9. Episode 9
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  S3:E8. Episode 8
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  S3:E6. Episode 6
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  S3:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: November 19, 2018
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  S3:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: November 19, 2018
Season 2

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  Air Date: March 5, 2017
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 10, 2015