The Last Kingdom: Season Two [DVD]

The discs come in plastic snap cases. They play fine.The Last Kingdom (2014- ) is a great show, interesting story arc, colorful characters, and wonderful scenery. If you like The Vikings (2013- ) series you will probably like The Last Kingdom more. I like The Last Kingdom more than The Vikings for a couple of reasons. One of the reasons is the doubling of The Vikings disc prices after season three. Instead of releasing the entire fourth season in one plastic snap case they decided to split the season and release a volume one and a volume two so they could make twice as much money, like Outlander (2014- ) did when the season one discs were released. I hate that type of price gouging so I stopped buying The Vikings after season three and refused to buy Outlander. Outlander got smart and released the season two discs as a single season set instead of price gouging by splitting the season, but I’m still boycotting the show because of what they did when they released season one.If you like getting the best bang for your buck I suggest buying something else instead of encouraging The Vikings and Outlander and other shows to price gouge.Here are a few of the series I really enjoyed watching more than once: Band of Brothers (2001), Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009), Black Sails (2014-2017), Cowboy Bebop (1998), Downton Abbey (2010-2015), Firefly (2002), Game of Thrones (2011-2019), The IT Crowd (2006-2013), Jericho (2006-2008), Lonesome Dove (1989), Lost (2004-2010), Merlin (2008-2012), Pride and Prejudice (1995), Rome (2005-2007), Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011), Stargate: SG-1 (1997-2007), Stargate: Atlantis (2004-2009), Star Trek The Original Series (1966-1969) and Star Trek Voyager (1995-2001). I didn’t list any contemporary series I’m following that don’t have an end date yet, not conducive to binge watching from beginning to finish, or the hundreds of other fantasy and science fiction shows I’ve watched.If you like reading try some of my favorite authors: Richard Adams, Palo Bacigulupi, Suzanne Collins, Abe Evergreen, Diana Gabaldon, Hugh Howey, George Martin, Brandon Sanderson, John Scalzi, and Andy Weir.

Uhtred is back, with more enemies than ever, and lots of political intrigue this time around. He has battles of a different kind as everyone suspects him, and just as what he wants most seems to be so close, his home of Bebbanburg, it all gets snatched away by treachery. He grows and matures in this season through his experiences; the irony is Alfred is the one who can't see it because he is so obsessed with his idea of what it is to be a good man. Uhtred saves people this season more than slays them, but there is still enough fighting for fans to keep things interesting. The whole issue with Mercia too is quite interesting and one Uhtred gets caught up in through no fault of his own. Everyone tries to manipulate him and he tries to sort truth from lies. He also keeps 2 big secrets from Alfred, when he could create chaos by revealing them. Athelwold is as smarmy as ever, so we can be pretty sure who the real traitor is, and yet once again, he changes his mind about the path he is taken, but not before a lot of good people make huge sacrifices. His boast about wearing a clean tunic for a change made me laugh-as if that is why he deserves to be king now. Great TV, ad now I am miserable because I have to wait a whole year for another season. One minor quibble-Hild. She was in serious battles last year and was like Joan of Arc in a nun's habit, so I am not sure why they made her all girlie with no ability to fight (with a sword) this time around when she was at Ethadun, and the idea sort of goes nowhere in the end and then she is not involved in the main action at all after a few shows even though she is such a strong character. But loved the new character additions Finan and Sihtric. Must see TV.

Great job Guys 👍🤘✌️

I honestly did not have particularly high hopes for this 'Season Two'. Season One was fairly well-done, I thought, and I did enjoy it, but, WOW, it was far outshone by Season Two in every way.I've read all of Cornwell's "Uhtred" books, and I've loved them all. That said, my sympathies go out to anyone who would try to put all of that into any kind of TV "series". To say the least, it is an immense story! But in Season Two, even with some necessary 'compressions' and a few omissions, the integrity of the overall story is rock-solid, believable, and thoroughly enjoyable. I was very surprised, and thoroughly delighted!Now, I despair at the thought that we may have to wait two long, dreadful years before there's a Season Three, but I certainly do hope there is one -- now, more than ever. I'll be eagerly awaiting it!

Well made series. I enjoy historical-ish shows/movies and The Last Kingdom is one of my favorites. The scenery and actors seem very realistic. I like the blend of some history with fiction as it tweaks my interest in the real history of this time period. Alexander Dreymon's portrayal of Uhtred pulls you in to his story and he feels like a real person. His dilemma of being caught between the two worlds of Danes and Saxons is gut-wrenching. There is not as much language/sexual "junk" as Game of Thrones & Black Sails, which proves my belief that the "junk" is not needed for a good series. I am glad Netflix picked it up for a Season 4 as I don't want the series to end! "Destiny is all!"

I love this series. Love. The case that holds the disks, however, is the cheapest piece of plastic you can imagine. So expect the disks to be rattling around in there when you receive it. They weren't damaged, so I could happily watch it.

Staffel 2 ist auch sehr gut besonders haben mir die beiden Brüder Erik und Siegfried gefallen, aber auch Pater De Ocka hat es voll drauf. Bin der Meinung das hier die Geschichte von Alfred und Ragnar Lodbrock ürgend wie eine Rolle spielen. Es ist kein reiner Männerfilm weil hier auch sehr viel Herzschmerz mit dabei ist.

Bien

Good !

cette série 2 est encore mieux que la précédente , les batailles sont très bien , l'histoire des débuts de ce qui sera l'Angleterre, est en grande partie respectée , pour les héros , qu'ils soient vrais ou non , mise a part Alfred , rien n'est invraisemblable ( pas comme la série 3 de Versailles )vivement la suite de l'histoire du personnage principal de ce dernier royaume !

Toujours prenant la saison 2 permet de continuer à suivre les aventures de notre futur roi et de ses amis (et souvent ennemis) Viking. Les Blu-ray sont de qualité. Excellent moyen de parfaire son anglais car les version Française ne possèdent pas de sous-titre Anglais. Là on peut écouter en Anglais et lire en Anglais en même temps. Parfait pour progresser.