Topic: The Last Kingdom (Netflix/BBC TV Series)

[Caligula?]

Finished it myself last night. Brilliant

Wide open for next series and a guaranteed 4th Season

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Out of the main characters I was surprised only Lord Aethelwold got killed off in this last season the devious one eyed bastard he was but he really did HAVE to go.

Loads of Wrong un's made it through to series 4.  Danes: Cnut and Haestan.  Saxons: Lord Aethelhelm, Lord Aethelred of the Mercians and Bishop Erkenwald.  I look forward to the demise of all of these swines.

Now Thyra is no more I reckon Father Beocca is gonna turn into an Axe wielding maniac

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Well, I guess they can't kill everyone off!  They'll otherwise have too many new characters to introduce the following season. Aethelwold's death was deeply satisfying, of that I am in agreement. And I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that season 4 is almost certain to happen, so that's good news.

I suppose next season is set up for Uhtred fighting by Edward's side against the Danes led by Cnut and Heston while at the same time fighting off enemies from within like Aethelred and Aethelhelm. I also have the sneaking suspicion that Aethelred will meet his demise at the hands of none other than Aldhelm.

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[Buck Pete]

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Well, I guess they can't kill everyone off!  They'll otherwise have too many new characters to introduce the following season. Aethelwold's death was deeply satisfying, of that I am in agreement. And I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that season 4 is almost certain to happen, so that's good news.

I suppose next season is set up for Uhtred fighting by Edward's side against the Danes led by Cnut and Heston while at the same time fighting off enemies from within like Aethelred and Aethelhelm. I also have the sneaking suspicion that Aethelred will meet his demise at the hands of none other than Aldhelm.

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Off course you can't kill everyone off!!

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I was convinced one of Cnut or Haesten was going to die though.  I suppose they are both lined up for a Dane power struggle in season 4.  Brida will probably come out on top anyway especially when she finds out Cnut basically coerced Aethelwold into the murder of Ragnar.

YES! I would love Aldhelm to kill Aethelred.  And then bed Princess Aethelflaed for good measure

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[Mr Mingebag Squid]

Off course you can't kill everyone off!!

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I was convinced one of Cnut or Haesten was going to die though.  I suppose they are both lined up for a Dane power struggle in season 4.  Brida will probably come out on top anyway especially when she finds out Cnut basically coerced Aethelwold into the murder of Ragnar.

YES! I would love Aldhelm to kill Aethelred.  And then bed Princess Aethelflaed for good measure

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I assume the series will loosely follow history, so a couple of characters wont be around much more!!

[afc tukrish]

Just finished season series 3, for those who might be in doubt, and there have been a few in this thread, the show gets better as it goes, plenty of action and a fair bit of tragedy in the most recent series.

Did feel like the climactic battle of the most recent series was rushed...

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The Danes blithely wandering into a forest ambush with no clue of the hordes of Saxons lying await on either side of the forest trail; no scouts for the mighty Danes, then, even though the idea was clearly present since the four sent by Brida were caught, sliced, diced and strung up handily athwart the trail?

And then, we're losing, no wait, the Mercians are here, without their detestable ant of a sort-of king.

Also thought it was the plot hammer as much as the spear throw that killed Sigebriht after he decided not to be such a twat  and actually fight for his, you know, own kingdom. Big of him, and that's what happens...

I also totally understand BPs admiration for the character Æthelflæd, and more crucially the actress Millie Brady...

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[Lotus Eater]

Utredh is a bit of a super superhero though.
It’s a bit much in that respect.

All round though, a great series

[Caligula?]

Renewed for a fourth season, as if there was ever any doubt anyway.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Just watched all this over last week and love it

Love GOT but,this show form me is miles better.

[Nitramdorf]

Season 4 is up on Netflix on April the 26th.

The 13th book in the series - War Lord is released this coming October

[FiSh77]

Season 4 is up on Netflix on April the 26th.

The 13th book in the series - War Lord is released this coming October

Whoa whoa fucking whoa

You can't use season for the telly program and series for the book, fuck the season shite off, it's SERIES

[jillcwhomever]

Season 4 is up on Netflix on April the 26th.

The 13th book in the series - War Lord is released this coming October

Thanks for the tip, looking forward to series four, three was a corker.

[afc tukrish]

Season 4 is up on Netflix on April the 26th.

The 13th book in the series - War Lord is released this coming October

Stateside as well?

[Nitramdorf]

Stateside as well?

Not sure mate, sorry

[Buck Pete]

Just seen a heads up in the TV show thread!!

Season 4 dropped on Netflix last night.

Absolutely made up. Lock-down TV heaven

[Darren G]

Yeah, really looking forward to binging it.  It's one of those rare shows where (to date at least, touch wood) each season has been better than the last.  I was luke-warm on it early on, but love it now.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Will start s4 tonight. Such a good show.

Glad Alfreds dead though. Fuck me, what an ungrateful horrible prick. Saying that,was sad Seeing his interactions with Uhtred near the end

[Caligula?]

Episode one was a very good watch.

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It's great having Uhtred back making plans and roaming from kingdom to kingdom. Worth the visuals alone.

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[Nitramdorf]

Will start s4 tonight. Such a good show.

Glad Alfreds dead though. Fuck me, what an ungrateful horrible prick. Saying that,was sad Seeing his interactions with Uhtred near the end

Alfred's missus is the one who annoys me. Such a dreary, miserable woman.

[afc tukrish]

Alfred's missus is the one who annoys me. Such a dreary, miserable woman.

It's not really a spoiler to comment that, during the first two series four episodes, her character remains relatively unshaken...

[Nitramdorf]

It's not really a spoiler to comment that, during the first two series four episodes, her character remains relatively unshaken...

  I will wait with baited breath to see what happens to her.

I'm still on series 3, I actually cheered when that little fucker, Aethelwold finally had a bit of comeuppance.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

Alfred's missus is the one who annoys me. Such a dreary, miserable woman.

Is she the same one from GOT ? Yeah she’s shite. Just as an actress she’s a misery arse. It was Alfreds character that annoyed me not 5he actual actor. Her however,it’s both

Edit. Just saw it’s a different actress than the one I thought from got.

[afc tukrish]

So Lord Aethelhelm

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Cunty-cunt

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really is an irritating sort who vastly merits future comeuppance.

So smug and condescending, and he's only a father-in-law, really.

Every time he comes onscreen, I think, "Oh, joy, there's good old Lord

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Cunty-cunt...

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Might bring Aelswith out of her glum, miserable shell if she gets the chance to de-ball him or something...

[Nitramdorf]

So Lord Aethelhelm

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Cunty-cunt

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really is an irritating sort who vastly merits future comeuppance.

So smug and condescending, and he's only a father-in-law, really.

Every time he comes onscreen, I think, "Oh, joy, there's good old Lord

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Cunty-cunt...

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Might bring Aelswith out of her glum, miserable shell if she gets the chance to de-ball him or something...

Yes hes a shitbag, I hate him with a passion. Probably an ancestor of an Everton or Abu Dhabi fan.

My next nomination for comeuppance is Aethelred, I'm not sure if hes "the unready" from history (hes not) but hes a fucking wanker. As a lot of important historians have said.

I know stories have to have a protagonist, there are too many for me in this 4th series, but I wish they could have an episode of drinking, hunting and farming. Followed by a nice flowery meadow scene.

[Caligula?]

I thought that season 4 was fantastic. It's one of the rare shows that gets better with each passing season, doesn't it? It's absolutely set up for a fifth season as well and hopefully that will be able to happen with the COVID-19 situation and all. It deserves a proper ending.

[afc tukrish]

Series 4 Episode 7, Finan to Uhtred: "I will find the man who did this..."

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Can only hope the recently dispatched Lord Cunty-cunt will receive a visit from Finan in the final three episodes...

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[Sir Capon of Debaser]

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Uhtred seems to making more friends now than ever and the Mercian elder man seem to be fans at a time when alfreds children’s stock is low. Think Uhtreds finally done with Edward and his sister and the strange thing is,it’s their mum who seems to appreciate him now more than ever. How fast did Edwards sister shit on Uhtred after what he’s done for her and their family. Fuck me that’s family is fucking horrible and just like their father

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Brilliant season that and the new Dane is boss

[Buck Pete]

2 episodes into the new series

Fucking brilliant. I love this show more than Vikings and GoT when it comes to this genre. And the latter are great shows too

[jillcwhomever]

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I have just watched the fourth episode, so many things happening as ever. I was really sorry to see the demise of Beocca, he's been like a father to Uhtred for so long, no wonder he is struggling. The battle for Edward's soul continues, so many different factions with too many different ambitions. Just what I love about these shows. It's had a really good start and I am really impressed with the continued ambition with the making of this show. I hope the standard of the storytelling continues on like this.

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[jillcwhomever]

2 episodes into the new series

Fucking brilliant. I love this show more than Vikings and GoT when it comes to this genre. And the latter are great shows too

One of the main differences between this show and GOT was, GOT lost its sharpness when the book material run out. Hopefully that won't happen with The Last Kingdom.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I've only just realised that for all this time I've had this and Knightfall mixed up.

So one show in my watch later list has become two and I'm not even sure which 1st episode I've watched.

Going to get on this when I have caught up with Killing Eve.

[jillcwhomever]

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I finished the show tonight, another really strong ending from it. It makes me restless for the next season now. It's going to be all change but it will be fascinating to see Uhtred's children find their way in the world. I like his daughter she's quite feisty and intelligent. If only Brida still was, she walks around like a wounded old dog now she is more vicious than anyone else. It's like she has almost been dehumanised, I feel like someone needs to put her out of her misery. If only Uhtred has been strong enough to do it.

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[Peabee]

Funny to see my town, Chester, get a mention in the fourth series.

[jillcwhomever]

Funny to see my town, Chester, get a mention in the fourth series.

Quite a few mentions. 

[Peabee]

Quite a few mentions. 

I’ve not seen the whole series yet. Ha. Reminded me this town/city is really old and historical. I can see why it was used by romans and vikings etc. Near my house, there’s an amazing view of Wales that would give great vantage points, when it wasn’t so built up, plus there’s the river.

[jillcwhomever]

I’ve not seen the whole series yet. Ha. Reminded me this town/city is really old and historical. I can see why it was used by romans and vikings etc. Near my house, there’s an amazing view of Wales that would give great vantage points, when it wasn’t so built up, plus there’s the river.

I used to love walking around the walls when I was in Chester. I am a Arthurian legend buff some experts claim Chester had links with the Round Table as well, being known as the city of Legions.

[Peabee]

I used to love walking around the walls when I was in Chester. I am a Arthurian legend buff some experts claim Chester had links with the Round Table as well, being known as the city of Legions.

Yeah? That’s intriguing.

I’ve heard a rumour that another roman road has been found. Amazing the things still being discovered here.

[afc tukrish]

Still the last episode to go, been a very good series, one random comment/criticism...

Why did they bother building fortresses at the time?

On at least two memorable, deus ex rage against the machina occasions during series 4, two well-fortified, well, fortresses were taken over by people just sort of walking through the gate.

Seemed to be quite easy taking control over enemy fortifications back in the day...

[Nitramdorf]

Still the last episode to go, been a very good series, one random comment/criticism...

Why did they bother building fortresses at the time?

On at least two memorable, deus ex rage against the machina occasions during series 4, two well-fortified, well, fortresses were taken over by people just sort of walking through the gate.

Seemed to be quite easy taking control over enemy fortifications back in the day...

Maybe it's just for narrative purposes. Bebbenburgh, which is now Bamburgh castle looks pretty impregnable



God knows how to attack that. Having said that I dont know how different  it was in Uhtred's era. Although in a lot of books I've read, it's always mentioned as pretty much the most hardest to succesfully attack.

[jillcwhomever]

Maybe it's just for narrative purposes. Bebbenburgh, which is now Bamburgh castle looks pretty impregnable



God knows how to attack that. Having said that I dont know how different  it was in Uhtred's era. Although in a lot of books I've read, it's always mentioned as pretty much the most hardest to succesfully attack.

It's a fantastic castle one of my favourites along with Tintagel and Goodrich. It has an amazing history as well, it was actually the first castle to fall to gunpower in the War of the Roses. It's always been described as a fortress and was a home to many of the middle ages Kings from Henry VI to James I. Out of interest it was supposed to have passed between the native Britons and the Anglo Saxons three times, before the fort was destroyed by the Vikings in 933. The Normans actually rebuilt a new castle on the site from the core of the old one.

[Nitramdorf]

It's a fantastic castle one of my favourites along with Tintagel and Goodrich. It has an amazing history as well, it was actually the first castle to fall to gunpower in the War of the Roses. It's always been described as a fortress and was a home to many of the middle ages Kings from Henry VI to James I. Out of interest it was supposed to have passed between the native Britons and the Anglo Saxons three times, before the fort was destroyed by the Vikings in 933. The Normans actually rebuilt a new castle on the site from the core of the old one.

Thanks Jill, I guess the impregnability came more from the location it was, rather than the actual build at the time.

I just had a quick search and there actually was an Uhtred the Bold who ruled there and was assassinated in 1016 BC.

The little lad, Aethelstan, who kept saying he was nobody ( that broke my heart) also ended up as king, originally of Wessex then of England and it was a successful reign. Hope that's not a spoiler for series 10 

[deFacto please, you bastards]

How does this compare to Vikings?