Netflix’s ‘The Last Kingdom’ has carved out a fame that places it among the many greats, with some even calling it “probably the greatest in history.” Fans can’t help but draw comparisons to the legendary ‘Game of Thrones,’ and while HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ attempts to rekindle the magic of its predecessor, many argue that ‘The Last Kingdom’ already does it and maybe even higher.
Considered one of our favourite shows to recommend: The Last Kingdom.
Netflix Series
5 seasons
1 movie to wrap up the series
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The Lost Kingdom: A Saga Unfolds (From 2015-2023)
The series, since its debut in 2015, unfolded across five gripping seasons, culminating in 2022, and only to be followed by the 2023 spin-off film ‘The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die.’ Based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Stories, the show plunges into the chaos of Ninth-century Anglo-Saxon England, where kingdoms clash, allegiances waver, and survival is a brutal game of strategy.
The show is structured into eight to 10 episodes per season, with each being around an hour long. Besides, it has captivated audiences with its intricate storytelling, intense battles, and deeply layered characters.
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At the middle of the series’ story stands Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who’s a Saxon by birth, a Dane by upbringing, and most significantly a warrior caught between two worlds. His relentless pursuit of his stolen birthright unfolds against the backdrop of Viking invasions and the rule of Alfred the Great.
The Magnetic Characters
The narrative’s pulse-pounding drama and raw emotional stakes have fueled comparisons to Game of Thrones, especially in its ability to balance grand-scale conflicts with personal vendettas.
Viewers have been drawn into the world of The Last Kingdom not only for its historical depth but for its magnetic characters, delivered to life by talents like German actor Alexander Dreymon, Austrian actress Emily Cox, English actress Eliza Butterworth, and Lithuanian actor Arnas Fedaravičius, the latter of whom later appeared in ‘The White Lotus.’
The Last Kingdom’s Place in Pop Culture
Social media has been ablaze with passionate endorsements with many on X having hailed it as considered one of television’s finest achievements.
One fan said, “I watched S1-4 while being sick this past week, and watched S5 in in the future. this show slaps, and anybody who sees this comment should give it a probability. until at the very least just like the third episode, the primary one may not be for everybody’s taste.”
I watched S1-4 while being sick this past week, and watched S5 in in the future.
this show slaps, and anybody who sees this comment should give it a probability. until at the very least just like the third episode, the primary one may not be for everybody’s taste.
— Leo (Aphox)🐀🏡🔥 (@Aphox3) March 10, 2022
And the praise doesn’t stop there. Many consider the ultimate season delivered exactly what Game of Thrones couldn’t, a satisfying and well-earned conclusion. “Loved the ultimate season and finale. An excellent story from start to complete,” one other fan enthused.
A 3rd echoed, “The ultimate season was very way much better than Game of Thrones final season.”
But perhaps essentially the most emphatic endorsement of all? “Higher than Game of Thrones. Higher story. Significantly better ending. The Last Kingdom is the GOAT!” And to drive the purpose home a military of goat emojis followed.
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