The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdomended with its fifth time of year and a movie , The Last Kingdom : Seven Kings Must Die . While many fan were ecstatic that they got an larger-than-life and Brobdingnagian ending to Uhtred ’s story and for the writers to come up with a hearty ratiocination for all the characters , there are some that are feeling a little disoriented as to what they do next . The Last Kingdomfollowers are already looking for the next serial to engorge as they urgently depend for a protagonist who is as challenging as Uhtred or as authorise as Brida and Æthelflæd . However , fortunately for them , there are plenty of period pieces around that satisfy those criterion .
20The Musketeers (2014-2016)
Running for a amount of 3 time of year , The Musketeersis a BBC show that was based on Alexander Dumas novel , The Three Musketeers . FeaturingMerlin’sSantiago Cabrera andSkins’Luke Pasqualino , the series follow the life of d’Artagnan ( Pasqualino ) and several soldier in the Musketeers of the Guard , who work day - in - 24-hour interval - out to unveil cabal and threats made against King Louis XIII .
Like Uhtred ’s iconic bond with Finan , Sihtric , and Osferth , The Last Kingdomfans will be beguiled to make out that this kind of dynamic is also replicate inThe Musketeersas d’Artagnan forms a gravid friendly relationship and commitment with the other soldiers . Although the battle view are n’t as violent , The Musketeersmanages to keep the audience compelled with its tales of forbidden romances and look villain .
19War & Peace (2016)
There might have only been one time of year , but theBBC ’s War & Peacewas certainly full of high - last dramatic event and struggle successiveness . ground on Tolstoy ’s infamous novel of the same name , the show follow five aristocratic family as they see themselves embroil in the Napoleonic Wars .
LikeThe Last Kingdom , there is plenitude of political discourse and scandal as the theatrical role battle it out for power and glory . The amazing costume and set designs will also depict in the viewers as they help thespian , such asCinderella’sLily James andBatman’sPaul Dano , keep their roles as authentic and real as possible .
18The White Princess (2017)
Starring Jodie Comer and Michelle Fairley , The White Princessis another television series that was base on a Word of God . Set in the fifteenth century , the show trace the life of Elizabeth of York and how she descend to marry Henry VIII .
LikeThe Last Kingdom’sÆthelflæd , the viewers will find an empowering female lead in Elizabeth of York as she earns the love of the people and becomes a strong poof . While there are a couple of historic inaccuracies , many viewers still found it quite pleasurable as the plot proved to be quite intriguing and dramatic .
17Spartacus (2010-2011)
Although many people are familiar with the four - time Oscar - gain ground movie , there might be a few who have yet to see Starz ’s portrayal of the eponymous gladiator . StarringArrow’sManu Bennett andXena : Warrior Princessactor Lucy Lawless , Spartacusfollowed the life of several enslaved Man , include ' Spartacus , ' who wage war with the Roman army after they rebel against their enslavers and start a gyration .
Like Uhtred , Spartacus proves to be an intriguing booster as the viewers get an in - deepness grasp of his persuasion and need . It might also be a snatch more graphic and violent thanThe Last Kingdom(especially in terms of dependent matter ) , but the struggle scenes are quite epic and entertaining .
16Troy: Fall Of A City (2018)
While there are sight of iconicHollywood picture show that focus on Hellenic mythology , it ’s surprising that there are n’t as many tv shows . However , the BBC had done its good to try and change that . The late one they released wasTroy : Fall of a City , which showed how Paris and Helen ’s affair was the accelerator in starting the Trojan War .
The Last Kingdomviewers will certainly see some resemblance between Uhtred and Paris as they make some very impulsive choice that end up make huge ramifications for all . However , while Paris and Uhtred do have their flaws , some may find Paris ' bravery very admirable , as , like Uhtred , he tries to represent his loved I from damage .
15Carnival Row (2019-2023)
Carnival Rowis more fain fabulously thanThe Last Kingdom . It deals in the realm of the fuel-air explosive , include logical fairies , men with goat horns , witch , and much more .
That said , it is a dark and action at law - compact show with a mass of historical aspects , and it ’s a little likeGame of Thronesin its political transaction , as the fae must deal with anti-Semite remarks made against them from many of the humans . Although there is only one time of year on Amazon Prime , it has already been renewed for a second season so viewer can easily catch up on the events of the show before this air .
14The Witcher (2019-2022)
The Witcherhas definitely more illusion elements thanThe Last Kingdom . That say , they ’re both Netflix serial publication andThe Witcheris a bloody and magic right time . Based on the democratic book series of the same name ( and the very pop video secret plan series ) the world should n’t pretermit out on this serial publication about monster huntsman Geralt of Rivia , spiel by Henry Cavill withLiam Hemsworth stepping in as Geraltin the time to come .
It should definitely sateTheLast Kingdom’sdesire to find another historical and larger-than-life risky venture serial sodding with awesome fight sequences and a Brobdingnagian world of exploration . Like Uhtred and Æthelflæd ’s kinship , The Witcheris also full of romantic scene and great friendships .
13Black Sails (2014-2017)
Black Sailsis painfully underrated . It ’s a fantastic show and perfect for those who eff gritty historical telly serial . It ’s a show about pirates – a amazingly rare subject to encounter on television .
It ’s a little more likeVikingsthanThe Last Kingdomin its subject subject but tonally , it divvy up a lot of similarities withThe Last Kingdom . It also has good LGBTQ+ mental representation with the character and a lot of iconic friendly relationship that could easy challenge Uhtred and Ragnar ’s .
12Penny Dreadful (2014-2016)
Tonally , Penny Dreadful , is pretty different fromThe Last Kingdom . It ’s a repulsion series that stop many classic literary characters from the public domain , such as Jekyll and Hyde , Dracula , Dorian Gray , and more . It is set in the tight-laced epoch and full of bloody good .
While it ’s not on the nose mediaeval , it does contain piles of gamey dramatic play and horrify witches and monster . It ’s a marvellous series that was undervalue in its time . The acting is absolutely phenomenal , with Eva Green stealing the show more often than not .
11Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)
Peaky Blindersis another critically - acclaim Netflix serial that definitely maintains the same spunky aura thatThe Last Kingdomdoes so well . Cillian Murphy is sublime on the series as Tommy Shelby , one of televisions most complex and intriguing champion .
It ’s a gangster crime play set in Birmingham in the 1890s , and it watch over the criminal effort of the infamous Shelby crime family . There are six seasons for watcher to get all caught up before theupcomingPeaky Blindersmovie .
