TV Series The Last Kingdom

[rfjeff9]

Excellent, especially for historical content. Revolves around a contemporary of Alfred The Great and their dealings with each other. Not sure if the main protagonist was real, but I understand the historic accuracy is very good.

Deals with Saxons and Danes (vikings) much better historically than Vikings! Does and every bit as entertaining.

Jeff recommends.

 

[Obxyankeefan]

Bernard Cornwell's Saxon series.

One of the few where both the books and the show are good.

 

[Cowboyinexile]

great show. I love it

 

[Swurv]

great show. I love it

Alfred was a great character. Never knew when he was going to go all pious king or reluctant ruler who’s willing to bend his morals.

 

[DraftNerd]

Just heard this brought up in another thread last week. Amazing show!! I’m catching up.

The moment I saw Rutger Hauer as an old face tattooed Dane I was locked in!!

 

[fordman84]

Been watching this show since season 1. Need to finish this last one, just got side tracked and the story so far has started to get a little old. I have no idea how historically accurate it is, but doesn't seem like it is entirely made up.

"I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred..."

 

[DraftNerd]

I’ve watched the whole thing. Got sidetracked once or twice. The story and plot wanders a little at points, but in fairness to them, they bring it back after a bit and it’s very interesting again.

Last season feels rushed. Not GoT bad….but for a plot that meanders at points they really crammed a lot into the last season. And that’s fine…I don’t think they could have kept it going much longer and kept me on board.

That said….there is apparently a movie coming and I will watch it. It’s a great historical drama. Has plenty of violence, and yes, sex too (just not at GoT levels on that).

A good watch.

 

[DraftNerd]

Been watching this show since season 1. Need to finish this last one, just got side tracked and the story so far has started to get a little old. I have no idea how historically accurate it is, but doesn't seem like it is entirely made up.

"I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred..."

I read up some. A lot is pretty damn accurate. Except for Uhtred. There was an Uhtred, but about 150-200 years later. And, from what I read, he didn’t do much like this Uhtred did.

But….Alfred, his wife and his kids (as well as Edwards bastard and legitimate sons) were real and well sourced.