Based on Bernard Cornwell’s series ‘The Saxon Stories’, The Last Kingdom is a historical show telling us the story of Uhtred, a young Saxon taken in by the Danes and raised as their own after their invasion of England.
Set in 9th century Britain, this is a must-watch show with a great storyline and amazing characters! And if you’re here, you’ve probably already watched the show and loved it! So, if you’re feeling a little lost after finishing the amazing series and don’t know what to watch, we’ve put together a list of shows like The Last Kingdom that you’re sure to love!
Here are the Best Shows Like The Last Kingdom:
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Black Sails
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As the name suggests, this show is set on the sea, following the stories of Captain Flint (the most feared pirate in New Providence Island) and his crew in a time where pirates in the Caribbean were very much a thing!
When the British Navy returns to these waters of New Providence Island, and the threat of extinction looms large, we see Flint as man driven by deep, complicated, even romantic motives. Teaming up with Eleanor Guthrie, daughter of the local smuggling kingpin who turns the pirates’ loot into profits they forge a plan to hunt the ultimate prize, and by winning it, stave off reclamation of their home by a resurgent empire.
A super underrated show which even represents the LGBTQ community, Black Sails is an all-round good show that you can binge after you’re done watching The Last Kingdom!
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Marco Polo
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We’ve all heard a little bit about Marco Polo. From the games we used to play, or the stories of him travelling across the world, we’ve all had this subconscious interest in the man. With this Netflix show, we can get to know more about the venetian merchant as he travels across Europe and Asia, and end up trapped in the palace of Kublai Khan, a Mongolian emperor in the 13th century.
One of the most expensive shows to be made, they didn’t spare any detail and produced a show with enough historical accuracy to satisfy any history-loving soul. Plus, the increasing representation of Mongolian culture introduces us to a lot more information in a very engaging, interesting way! Definitely a great watch if you loved The Last Kingdom!
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The Witcher
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For the past few months, this show has been everywhere! Popping up on billboards, ads on social media, and raving reviews by bloggers! Based on the popular book series, and even more popular video game which makes it sound very, very appealing, The Witcher is just a great watch, period.
Definitely, on the more fantastical side of the spectrum with all the magic they’ve weaved into it, it is not as grounded as The Last Kingdom, but a wonderful historical, other-worldly watch. Filled with great action and a huge world left to explore, it keeps us hooked. Though there’s only just one season out yet, they’ve ensured that we’re left at the edge of our seats waiting for the next one!
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Game Of Thrones
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Now, who hasn’t heard of Game of Thrones? Everyone and their mothers have watched at least one episode of this legendary show! Based on the extremely popular book series by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones is an action-packed fantasy series filled with magic, dragons, schemes, politics, grandeur, and let’s not forget, white walkers.
Following the stories of several characters, protagonists and antagonists alike, Game of Thrones is as a name suggests, a series of well-planned “games” to see who gets to the Iron Throne.
Like The Witcher, Game of Thrones is also more on the fantasy end, but honestly, who doesn’t love a bit of fantasy mixed in with their historical dramas? If you haven’t watched this show yet, and if you liked The Last Kingdom, what are you even waiting for?! Go check it out immediately, and prepare to be amazed!
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Vikings
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First aired in 2013, Vikings is a show that The Last Kingdom seems to have gotten inspiration from. From the similarities in the costume, to the strikingly similar tone and set, Vikings will remind you immediately of The Last Kingdom, and in the best way possible!
Based on all the Norse myths that we’ve gotten a tad bit obsessed with by watching Thor and Ragnarok, Vikings follows the story of a notorious Norse superhero, Ragnar Lothbrok who starts our as a farmer and then build his way up to be a mighty Scandinavian king.
There are many reasons (apart from the evident similarities, of course) why Vikings will make for a great binge after you’re done watching The Last Kingdom; the story, the plot, the amazing character development are just a few in that endless list, and we have reason to believe you’ll love this show! And guess what, there are five entire seasons! So, get your comfiest pajamas and some popcorn and get ready for a great show!
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Versailles
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All of us have heard of the beautiful palace of Versailles, having studied it in school, or placing it on our travel lists, or just marvelling over the elegant architecture. This next show brings alive everything we’ve heard about the palace and takes us back to the reign of King Louis the XIV, a time when the palace was under construction.
The show perfectly captures the extravagant living of the ambitious king and his family, taking us on a journey filled with drama, mystery, multiple equally-engaging plots, interesting characters and a hell of a lot of fun!
If you’re someone looking for some good war scenes from the wars that happened in the 17th and 18th centuries, this might not be the best pick for you, but you’re definitely going to get a lot of the drama that was happening in Versailles at the time. And alternatively, if you want a break from war but still want the history, this is the perfect show for you!
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The Tudors
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A showtime drama focusing on the 40-year reign of King Henry, The Tudors is a very well-done historical series aimed at mirroring the life of King Henry and his relationships with several prominent people including his wives, Catherine of Argon and the famous Anne Boleyn.
While it’s definitely not the most accurate, it is more accurate than a lot of other historical dramas we see today. A condensing of characters takes place in order to narrow the focus and the narrative. Despite that, The Tudors remains a very engaging show which has also won several awards.
With 4 seasons, The Tudors aired from 2007 to 2010 making it one of the older shows on our list! A super interesting show that keeps us on our toes, The Tudor is definitely a good watch for when you’re missing The Last Kingdom!
And that brings us to the end of our list! Tell us what you think of these shows; binge-worthy or otherwise! Or if you feel like we’ve missed out on any good ones, feel free to let us know!