The Last Kingdom: Season 1 (spoilers)
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Narkalui
Nerf Herder
A whopping 16 seconds long and we didn't see much, but I think I saw enough to convince me that this series will do justice to the books and be awesome.
Is this what you meant?
Narkalui
Nerf Herder
I did see that too but there's another without the weird shots of the script pages...
Warren_Paul
Banishment this world!
Yay, epic fantasy it looks like. Looking forward to learning more about it. Do we know when it's coming out?
Narkalui
Nerf Herder
This autumn apparently, and its historical not fantastical, just so you know 
Warren_Paul
Banishment this world!
Right, well I still consider historial fantasy to be much the same genre as far as TV shows go. The White Queen and Reign are considered historical fantasy too yet they definitely contain some more fantastical elements. Even if it doesn't I'll still enjoy it, much like I did The Pillars of Earth and World Without End.
Watched the premiere and liked the story. Seemed similar to the History Channel's Vikings series from a different perspective. Plan to keep watching.
Bugg
A Lerxst in Wonderland
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It's interesting that the BBC waited until now to make the series. The success of Vikings must have had some influence. Cornwell's novels started in 2004, so pre-dated the History Channel series by some years. Assuming the BBC series follows Cornwell's books it's set a bit later than Vikings and becomes less about the Danes and more about Alfred the Great and his vision of England as one nation.
Not read the original series, but watched the first episode last night and really enjoyed it. Within the first couple of minutes it was clear we were looking at good production values. I can also see how some of the imagery (Viking shield wall) and dialogue must have come from the books.
Really engaging so far - looking forward to watching episode 2.
Really engaging so far - looking forward to watching episode 2.
Really enjoyed the second episode, too - love the attention to detail in the production.
For example, I noticed that Alfred's building had brick pillars - but brick wasn't ordinary in England until the late mediaeval period. Then on closer inspection I realised that they were actually Roman tile bricks - much thinner. And then later in the episode Alfred mentioned that it was a Roman building.
A lot of production companies might have completely missed any Roman building features in a Roman building, but this programme didn't. Kudos to the production crew for that.
And - the dialogue and characters and setting are all quite wonderful. If the standard carries through this series, it could easily become a favourite. The next question is - are we looking at a single series, or multiple seasons? Because if the latter, we might just have to set aside a dedicated board for it on chrons.
For example, I noticed that Alfred's building had brick pillars - but brick wasn't ordinary in England until the late mediaeval period. Then on closer inspection I realised that they were actually Roman tile bricks - much thinner. And then later in the episode Alfred mentioned that it was a Roman building.
A lot of production companies might have completely missed any Roman building features in a Roman building, but this programme didn't. Kudos to the production crew for that.
And - the dialogue and characters and setting are all quite wonderful. If the standard carries through this series, it could easily become a favourite. The next question is - are we looking at a single series, or multiple seasons? Because if the latter, we might just have to set aside a dedicated board for it on chrons.
Bugg
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The next question is - are we looking at a single series, or multiple seasons? Because if the latter, we might just have to set aside a dedicated board for it on chrons.
Ooh, I really hope it's the latter
As far as I know, the first season will roughly cover events from the first two books, so there's plenty left to tell.The third and fourth episodes were excellent, also. Can't wait for tonight's!
Just watched episode 3 and still really enjoying it.
What I especially love about this series is the characterisation - Brida and Alfred are outstanding characters in their own right.
What I especially love about this series is the characterisation - Brida and Alfred are outstanding characters in their own right.
In the last episode, it looked like Brida might be killed off as part of the old stereotype "kill the hero's woman to motivate him". Instead, through this episode, we see Brida very taking her life in her own hands, reaching an understanding with herself and with Utred, before leaving him for what she felt was more important. A character-driven decision that really helps bring her character to the fore. Loved the reunion with Ragnar, too.
Episode 5 continued the excellence in the storytelling. The battle, the humiliation - all strong stuff.
Not seen that episode yet so looking forward to it. I reread the book in anticipationEpisode 5 continued the excellence in the storytelling. The battle, the humiliation - all strong stuff.
