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The Last Kingdom

2015 – 2022Show5 seasons46 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic788.5Rotten Tomatoes91%95%

A brutally violent, tense drama series about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 46 episodes · best: S5E10 "Episode #5.10" 9.6

Episodes

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8.7
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Story

England is born

A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.

Feels like

  • Gritty Historical Epic
  • Viking Age Warfare
  • Religious Conflict
  • Political Intrigue
  • Visceral Combat
  • Coming-of-Age in Wartime
  • Anglo-Saxon Culture
  • High-Stakes Diplomacy
  • Cinematic Authenticity
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 174 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andy Hay, Peter Hoar, Edward Bazalgette
Written by
Bernard Cornwell, Martha Hillier, Stephen Butchard
Produced by
Adam Goodman, Howard Ellis, Chrissy Skinns
Music by
John Lunn

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Facts

October 10, 2015 · March 9, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 2015
Last aired
March 9, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 46 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
129 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Actually, That's My Assistant, Rite of Passage, Adaptation Name Change +9

  • Actually, That's My Assistant
  • Rite of Passage
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Eye Scream
  • Heroes Prefer Swords
  • Rewarded as a Traitor Deserves
  • Spell My Name With An S
  • A Real Man Is a Killer
  • Not in This for Your Revolution
  • Happily Adopted
  • The Good Kingdom

12 of 242 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Kingdom?"

Questions about The Last Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Kingdom?

Netflix

In the United States, The Last Kingdom streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is The Last Kingdom worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78).

How long does it take to watch The Last Kingdom?

46 h

About 46 hours: 46 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2022.

Is The Last Kingdom good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Last Kingdom use?

Actually, That's My AssistantRite of PassageAdaptation Name ChangeBitch in Sheep's ClothingEye ScreamHeroes Prefer SwordsRewarded as a Traitor DeservesSpell My Name With An SA Real Man Is a KillerNot in This for Your RevolutionHappily AdoptedThe Good Kingdomand 230 more

TV Tropes lists 242 tropes for it, including Actually, That's My Assistant, Rite of Passage, and Adaptation Name Change.