The Last Kingdom

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Why Is 'The Last Kingdom' Ending After Season 5? Here's the Real ... (Distractify)

'The Last Kingdom' is a historical drama that has captivated millions of fans. Here's the real reason that the show is ending after its fifth season.

Season 5 of The Last Kingdom won’t be the last time fans get a chance to watch their favorite characters on screen together. An official announcement about a movie honoring The Last Kingdom is set to be released. The movie will be a two-hour feature film focusing on the three additional books from Bernard's Saxon Stories novel series. Since The Last Kingdom is an adaptation of the best-selling Saxon Stories novels written by Bernard Cornwell, it’s not too surprising that the show will be ending after Season 5. At this point, all 10 books from his novel series will be covered by the end of the fifth season. Here’s the real reason The Last Kingdom is ending after its fifth season.

‘Last Kingdom’ Star Alexander Dreymon on Bringing Uhtred’s Story to a Close in the Show’s Fifth and Final Season (unknown)

Alexander Dreymon, star of "The Last Kingdom," gives a spoiler-filled interview on the final season of the Netflix show.

And while we’re doing that scene, I just crumbled inside every time he did that, because it was such a loving act of somebody saying, “It’s OK. This is the way it should be.” So it was a scene that was difficult because what was happening in the story, but as an actor there are always several levels to what you’re doing. And I went up to the battlements and he just talked me through all of the moments. And I thought she played that scene so brilliantly because she managed to vacillate between moments of vulnerability caused by this realization that it’s going to be over for her soon and the responsibility that she bears by her position. That was actually an idea that was added by our stunt coordinator, Levente Lezsák, that Uhtred was going to be the one to execute him and I thought it was so fitting. I mean, I’m sounding like a broken record, but I feel like a lot of the actors that that were on the show for a while have really stepped it up this season. It’s not easy to find the right moment to do it simply because prepping a directing venture like that takes a few months and then there’s a few months of post. I think she served the story wonderfully, and she really managed to bring across this state of being torn between between her honor and needing to fight Brida but at the same time trying to keep these women that she was responsible for safe. And it’s so easy to be in the moment with her, because she is open and willing to run with anything that you throw at her and she gives you so much back. He is kind of the sheriff of Rumcofa, which is a border town and he is in the service of Aethelflaed, the Lady of Mercia. He’s keeping the border safe for her. In Season 5, there’s this awesome scene that I was lucky enough to have in the episode I directed, where she finds out what’s going on, and that she has breast cancer and that her days are numbered. I am so glad you say that, because I agree with you, 100%. And I actually told him that right after I finished watching the season — I wrote him an email and said, “Dude, you really kill it.” He grew that character in such an interesting way. Uhtred finds himself in an unusual place at the beginning of the season — unable to be with Aethelflaed (Millie Brady), the woman he loves and the Lady of Merica, he presides over a Mercian border town at her request.

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Who is Osbert in The Last Kingdom season 5? (Daily Express)

The final instalment of the Anglo-Saxon series saw Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) face his biggest threats yet. Having fallen out with old friend Brida (Emily Cox) ...

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How does Aethelflaed die? (unknown)

THE LAST KINGDOM season 5 saw Uhtred suffer some huge losses as the historical drama went out with a bang. How did Aethelflaed die?

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Here's how the real Aethelflaed from "The Last Kingdom" died (unknown)

Just like Aethelflaed's fate in book 10 of Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories, upon which The Last Kingdom is based, Aethelflaed died of breast cancer. Sadly, ...

The real Aethelflaed ruled Mercia from 911 until her death in 918. But her time on the Mercian throne is cut short, and in Episode 4 she dies, breaking Uhtred's heart. She was thought to be 47 or 48 years old at the time of her death. Sadly, despite efforts by Aelswith (Eliza Butterworth) and Father Benedict (Patrick Robinson) to source some divine intervention to save her, Aethelflaed died from her illness. She was known as Lady of the Mercians after the death of her husband Ethelred, Lord of the Mercians in 911. Just like Aethelflaed in The Last Kingdom, the real Aethelflaed was the eldest daughter of Alfred the Great (David Dawson) and his wife Aelswith.

The Last Kingdom has ended – the chances of a season 6 (unknown)

The Last Kingdom season 6 might not happen as the show has been cancelled – here's what lies in store for the franchise beyond season 5, including a new ...

After all, this wouldn't be the first time that a show has moved beyond the realms of the source material into pastures new. "However, we did know there were a few more books (not to spoil anything!) following on from where we get to at the end of season 5. If there's a sudden resurgence of interest in the film, Netflix may decide to commission a sixth season, regardless of whether Cornwell writes a 14th book or not. "Season 5 does feel like the end of the TV series, and the movie will be much more standalone. Following that announcement, there was also a lot of concern regarding how the story would be tied up. Over the five seasons there was a very definite beginning, middle and end, so it was a group decision that we came to.

The Last Kingdom: Eadith, the Canker, and Aethelflaed’s Illness (unknown)

The Last Kingdom season 5 cast member Stefanie Martini tells us how Eadith came by her new healer experience. Episodes 1-4 spoilers ahead.

In The Flame Bearer, Book 10 of Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories saga (now renamed The Last Kingdom saga in honour of the TV adaptation), it’s also suggested that Aethelflaed dies of breast cancer. In Chapter Six, Uhtred visits Aethelflaed and urges her to get help with her illness. The study of disease was underway even in the 9th century. Those were the first steps in Eadith’s journey to independence, which led to her spending the years between seasons four and five learning the role of a healer. When the pair meet as arranged at Uhtred’s trading post of Rumcofa, Eadith discovers that Aethelflaed’s disease – the canker – is too advanced to cure. The Last Kingdom fans were introduced to Eadith as an adjunct to powerful men.

Where was viking drama The Last Kingdom filmed? (unknown)

The violent, loosely historical drama series follows Uhtred, a Saxon taken by Danes as a youngster, who embarks on an epic quest to reclaim his birthright.

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Who is the mysterious Osbert in The Last Kingdom season 5? (unknown)

Based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories novels and developed by Stephen Butchard, the series began premiering on the BBC in 2015 but later moved to ...

He added: “Season 5 does feel like the end of the TV series, and the movie will be much more standalone. “We did know there were a few more books following on from where we get to at the end of season 5. Sure, it’s been an incredibly fulfilling and emotional experience with plenty of highlights.

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