Historical Accuracy vs. Dramatic License

As with all historical fiction, The Last Kingdom plays fast and loose with some of the finer details of history in favor of compelling drama. While the major events and figures are drawn from real history, the show takes liberties with timelines, character interactions, and some of the motivations of the historical figures. For instance, Uhtred's d

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Key Characters and Their Historical Inspirations

Uhtred of Bebbanburg (played by Alexander Dreymon) remains the show’s focal character, and his journey, both personal and political, continues to capture the imagination of viewers. Historically, Uhtred is based on a real figure—Uhtred the Bold, a Northumbrian noble who lived during the 10th century. While the historical Uhtred’s life was not

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The Last Kingdom Season 4: A Historical Review

The world of The Last Kingdom, based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Stories, has continued to captivate audiences by weaving together historical events with compelling fictional characters. Season 4, released in April 2020, is no exception to this success. It takes viewers deeper into the turbulent period of the 9th and 10th centuries, as Viking

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