{
  "id": 9994557,
  "title": "Game Of Thrones Meets Vikings In Netflix's 5-Season Historical Drama Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/game-of-thrones-meets-vikings-in-netflixs-5-season-historical-drama",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T14:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2265401/the-last-kingdom-netflix-series-game-of-thrones-meets-vikings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fans of Game of Thrones and Vikings seeking a dose of medieval drama should turn their attention to Netflix's The Last Kingdom. Adapted from Bernard Cornwell's novels, this five-season series chronicles the journey of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, played by Alexander Dreymon, as he grapples with reclaiming his birthright amidst conflicting loyalties between Saxon and Viking culture. Uhtred's evolution from a reckless young warrior to a mature negotiator and father captivates viewers throughout the series, which concluded in 2022. The show's action-packed battles and Uhtred's emotional struggles have earned it high critical and audience acclaim, scoring 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and averaging a 91% rating from critics. A concluding two-hour film, The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, released in 2023, wraps up Uhtred's story. Director Alexander Dreymon emphasized the importance of portraying Uhtred's mischievousness and vulnerability, ensuring the character remains relatable and engaging over the series' long runtime.",
  "summary": "For fantasy fans and history buffs looking for something to binge after Game of Thrones and Vikings, Netflix has a perfect 5-season thrill ride for you!",
  "key_points": [
    "The Last Kingdom adapts Bernard Cornwell's novels.",
    "Uhtred of Bebbanburg evolves from reckless warrior to negotiator.",
    "Series concluded in 2022 with concluding film in 2023."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}