![]() The action is crisp and gory, and the brutality of shield wall fighting is more or less accurately portrayed. All of the fights are good and exciting for the viewer, and plenty of blood to go around. In addition to the two battles, we also have a small amount of minor duels and other small fights that flesh out the story. The two largest battles are in the first and last episodes, and are for the most part really well made. In addition to the sets and costuming, the series also has some decent battle scenes. The cinematography in general is a treat for the eyes as well. The sweeping shots of the cities and villages are simply beautiful and the close up location shooting is impressive. Filming in such a relatively untouched and cheaper Hungarian countryside and other places helps keep costs low in key areas, allowing them to really go all out on their beautifully made and wonderfully detailed sets. In addition to the costuming and armor, I find the sets and the shooting locations in general to be top notch. So even if it is not 100% accurate I find it to be a necessary change that helps the viewer more than harms history. ![]() That would have looked dull and in the midst of battle, very confusing. As I understand it, the soldiers on both sides would have looked pretty similar in terms of clothing and weapons. ![]() While many of the costumes are perhaps a bit extravagant (Saxon and Danish soldiers armed well with swords and mail and expensive helmets) I find it to be a necessary addition. The character design for Uhtred alone is very interesting as it shows the dual identity and nature of his upbringing. The costume design is simply incredible, with every actor and every extra wearing great looking costumes. The series has a lot of spectacle in the form of its battles, but I find the series has a lot of more subtle yet amazing aspects of its production. ![]() Production values on the series are some of the best I have seen in a TV series, an attribute I can say is largely due to it being a BBC production. I believe that it is worthwhile to start by discussing the production values of this season. I think that both are worthwhile comparisons, but let’s hold off on that for the time being. Inevitably this series is going to be compared to both Game of Thrones and Vikings. But what he does not understand is how his influence will shape the course of English history as Alfred has his own plans for a united kingdom, led by Wessex, which is the last Saxon kingdom and on the verge of extinction by the invading Danes. Motivated by his own revenge against those that have wronged him, Uhtred travels to the court of King Alfred (not yet the Great) of Wessex to pledge his sword. In addition to this, Uhtred suffers greatly by losing not just one family but two: his father dies in battle, and his adoptive father Ragnar the Elder is killed along with much of his family by vengeful Danes. Captured by the Danes as a child and raised as one of them, Uhtred’s dual identity as a Saxon and a Dane is a constant centerpiece of the series. Based primarily on the first two novels and taking place roughly seventy years after the world presented in Vikings, the Last Kingdom tells the tale of Uhtred, a noble Saxon from the lands of Northumbria. The first season of The Last Kingdom is based on the Saxon Stories, a series of books written by Bernard Cornwell. Today we fight for Wessex.’ -Alfred the Great
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