The Last Kingdom (2015)
Gritty battles and political maneuvering combine with a search for identity in this epic historical drama.
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
How intense is The Last Kingdom?
The Last Kingdom has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-MA.
What The Last Kingdom feels like
- Tone
- grittyepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream The Last Kingdom
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Last Kingdom for you?
Is The Last Kingdom scary?
No. The Last Kingdom is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Last Kingdom gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Last Kingdom sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Last Kingdom OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Last Kingdom?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream The Last Kingdom?
The Last Kingdom is streaming on Netflix.
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