
Reviews — The Last Kingdom
Audience write-ups from TMDB
swiewior
The show has declined in quality with each new installment. The only truly significant scene across all the seasons came in season 3, specifically Alfred’s death and his eventual understanding with Uhtred; everything else felt like a forgettable television program aimed at a younger demographic and commissioned by a streaming platform. It was poorly made, uninspired, superficial, and frankly ridiculous in its clumsy …
rspen46
This show is easily among the best in its genre—those series exploring the histories of powerful nations, empires, and influential figures like Rome, Vikings, and Britannia. I'm a big fan; the narrative is compelling, and the acting is superb. It surpasses “Vikings” in my estimation, though "Rome" remains my top pick. Certain significant characters meet their end, which is realistically consistent with historic…
damagedone666
It brings to mind "Vikings," but in my opinion, it surpasses that show. There are a couple of small things holding The Last Kingdom back: the camera work and lighting occasionally feel like they were done by someone less experienced, and I remember the combat sequences not being as skillfully presented—the choreography, editing, and filming just aren't quite up to par when put next to "Vikings." Aside from those …
Dean
I really enjoyed this medieval television series; the music was excellent and so were the performances, characters, and plot. People who like shows set in that period, particularly those with similarities to Vikings, should consider checking it out—it's worthwhile. My only real concern involves the final season, where time jumps occur, but the actors don’t seem to have aged accordingly. Characters who ought to appear…
SevenHouses
As someone who enjoys Cornwell’s Warrior Chronicles/Saxon Stories, I’ve been anticipating this series for quite some time. Expecting it to be disappointing, I was pleasantly surprised by the first episode. The story of Uhtred moves quickly, possibly too fast, especially if you're unfamiliar with the novels. This initial installment covers more ground than half of the first book. While a lot has been left out, many…


