The Last Kingdom

(Des Willie © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2017)

Network: Netflix (season 1: BBC America)
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: October 10, 2015 — present
Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Alexander Dreymon, David Dawson, Emily Cox, Ian Hart, Tobias Santelmann, Thure Lindhardt, Millie Brady, Alexandre Willaume, Julia Bache-Wiig, Joseph Millson, and Peter McDonald.

TV show description:
An adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s novel series, The Saxon Stories, The Last Kingdom TV show follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Dreymon), the son of a 9th Century Saxon nobleman. After Danish invaders seize six of the seven kingdoms making up what we now think of as England, only Wessex still stands.

When his father dies in battle, the Danes kidnap Uhtred and a Saxon girl, Brida (Cox). They are ultimately raised by the warlord Ragnar (Peter Gantzler), whom Uhtred eventually comes to think of as a father. In addition, Ragnar the Younger (Santelmann) becomes like a brother to Uhtred.

The night before Ragnar’s daughter Thyra’s (Bache-Wiig) wedding, a rival Viking, Kjartan (Willaume) dispatches a gang to the village, who burns down Ragnar’s house, with him in it. They capture Thyra and take her as a slave.

Uhtred swears he will avenge Ragnar’s death and return to Bebbanburg, to reclaim the inheritance his surviving uncle, Ælfric (Millson) seized.

Born of one people, but raised by another, Uhtred’s loyalties are decidedly divided.

Series Finale:
Episode #TBD
This episode has not aired yet.
First aired: TBD

What do you think? Do you like The Last Kingdom TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for another season?

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Vicki

Renew!!!!! I love these period shows!!! Excellent!!

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Bella

I am over 65 years old, have bought the dvd of both series 1 and 2,and have enjoyed both several times. The series is never boring,is highly entertaining and is also at times extremely funny. Do not think that this is suitable only for a younger generation (even though I admit Alexander is a real hunk!). Please, please do not cancel this series, I want to watch several more.!!!!

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Brenda Mas

Totally in agreement Bella absolutely adore this series cannot wait for series3 and I am 76 !!

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Conni

Love this show and hope it continues through all the books!

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Darlene

Love this series. Especially fond that netflix doesn’t shy away from strong female roles. This show rocks!

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Sharon

I have absolutely loved watching this series. It must NOT be cancelled!! Thanks!

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KL E

Love the show. This should not be cancelled.

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pRh

Absolutely needs to be renewed. So much more to tell and is only getting better

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Vernadean herriford

I think this series is great, it should not be cancelled, there is no ending yet.

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Hessians and Teutons

This is a wonderful series. Every episode is like a movie! Cinematography is awesome, acting is excellent, story is compelling and moves at a good pace. I just finished season 1 and 2 in like 2 weeks and absolutely will watch any upcoming series. This back and forth between the pagan and Christian beliefs, well, we still hang them together! One man’s fate and destiny is another man’s Will of God! Excellent!