I am on ep 6 at the moment and one could compare this with Vikings, while Vikings has better characters in general (the main character here is very likeable too), this show has a much better pace. Especially because the pace is fast you dont get bored at any scene and can stay engaged. The show has a lot of unexpected turns and twists, which are unpredictable. I highly recommend this show

edit: after finishing this gem of a show, I have to say I almost was not going to give it a chance, but thank god I did, because this show has such an amazing pace and really well developing and talented actors. A show filled with great twists and turns and unlike in some other shows you actually get to see a lot of events happen during a single episode. Other shows should take an example here

9/10 for Season 1

Really enjoying this. Avid fan of the Cornwell novels and this series does a pretty decent job of televising them.

So don't be an "Arsling" and add it to your watch list :D

This series does a great job in telling it's own story, one advice I would give to anyone who wants to watch it, is to separate it completely from the vikings series's story, and just don't compare them to each other.
One very very commendable thing about this series is that there are so many things happening in every single episode which make the story advance in a fast pace and doesn't let you get bored.
I also need to give props to Alexander Dreymon for his good performance throughout the whole show. Of course he's not the only good actor, but he is still the MC..
9,5/10

Go for season 2, BBC!

One of the greatest series I have ever watched.
Great ending

Always Loved This Series, And The Ending Brought So Much Closure .. GOOD WORK :100:

I tried several times to get into this series but I could never get past the first episode.
This weekend having nothing else whatsoever to watch I finally took the plunge and thank God I did. I am a massive fan of the vikings series and worried that it would not compare, that was a mistake on my part because this series is it’s own story and once I had accepted that (by season 1 ep 4) I loved it in its own merit. I binged all 4 seasons and now it’s over I feel lost! If you like a good solid battlefield drama then this is for you. If you are vikings fan you would probably like it even more so for the references to both Saxons and vikings that you have already come to love and hate.
If you are in any doubt whatsoever please just give it a try. You will not be disappointed. I have only ever awarded 3 TV series a a 10/10 rating; Breaking Bad, House of cards & Vikings. I am happy to say:asterisk_symbol::asterisk_symbol: The Last Kingdom will now join those elite few! 10/10 :asterisk_symbol::asterisk_symbol:

Such an awesome series. Closure was spot on. Great actors and you actually feel for them.

And to think I thought this was just a Vikings knock off show and totally disregarded it for a long time!! Shame on me!!! One of my top 3 shows!

season 4 finally coming to Netflix on Sunday 26th April 2020

The next season can't come soon enough for me, love the writing...

Underrated and far better than Vikings, for example. I love the pacing of this show, there is always something happening and time goes so fast. It has also been improving from season to season. I hope season 3 was not the last one, but if it was at least it had a fair and satisfying ending.

"I am Uhtred (pronounced 'Oooooo-Tred'), son of Uhtred..." I can't stop laughingly mocking the opening of each episode when he gives the synopsis of the prior episode. That said, this is a great show, well written, great story, great acting, and constant movement without many (if any) lulls in the storylines...

Oh, and 'putrid' rhymes with Uhtred....

Absolutely fantastic show. Incredibly underrated. I love it how consistent are its qualities. I love how every season ends well. Just an easy 10/10. Very little to complain about.