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Set in the late ninth century, when what is known as England today was several separate kingdoms.Young warrior and outsider, Uhtred, on a fierce mission to reclaim his birthright. Adapted from Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling series of books “The Saxon Stories,” The Last Kingdom combines real historical figures and events with fiction, re-telling the history of King Alfred the Great and his desire to unite the many separate kingdoms into what would become England.
The Saxon Stories, Bernard Cornwell's novel series on which the show is based, are undoubtedly compelling reads. But as a television adaptation, The Last Kingdom is too little, too late, and comes across as too unoriginal.
Isn't in the same league as that other medievalesque literary adaptation Game of Thrones, nor does it have the epic scope of Vikings. But its breathtaking photography, glorious fight scenes, and fantastical story make it a worthwhile treat for genre fans.
A mix of historical and fictional characters, The Last Kingdom presents the birth of Britain as an uneasy alliance between the Christian Alfred, the sickly but learned and wise youngest son of King Aethelwulf, and the pagan peoples ...
As Thrones-aping series go, The Last Kingdom is a better bet than plenty of others. It's easier to follow than Bastard Executione" and less battle-crazy than Vikings, occupying a gentler middle ground.
Uhtred's trials intensify when he joins Alfred's quest to unite the kingdoms into England, creating an epic backdrop for a handsome, stellar cast and expert storytellers to weave television's latest addictive historical fiction.