Are the characters in The Last Kingdom and Vikings related?

The Last Kingdom and Vikings share important characters Both Alfreds are the grandchildren of the historical King Ecbert (Linus Roache on Vikings), and both succeeded despite the existence of others with stronger claims. This squares with what historians know of the period.

Is Athelstan the same in Vikings and The Last Kingdom?

In Vikings, Athelstan (George Blagden) is introduced as an older man, who is a monk captured by Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel). For one thing, in Vikings, King Alfred (Ferdia Walsh Peelo) was the son of Athelstan, whereas in The Last Kingdom Athelstan is Alfred’s grandson.

Are Uhtred and Ragnar Brothers?

Uhtred’s Danish brother Ragnar the Younger is brave, loyal and fair, and will come to Uhtred’s aid when he’s most needed, despite struggling with his brother’s enduring loyalty to Alfred and the Saxon cause.

Should you watch Vikings or The Last Kingdom?

But if you’re not a fan of a slow burn, and want the show to get on with it, The Last Kingdom will give you exactly that. It’s fast, has a lot more impressionable characters than Vikings, and treats them with dignity, allowing you to do the same. Either way, both are great shows with a few points on each other.

Who are Uhtred’s parents?

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What’s the difference between Vikings and The Last Kingdom?

They have found some links with The Last Kingdom, which is airing on Netflix. Vikings is based on Norse history and mythology, while The Last Kingdom focuses on Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon) and is based on The Saxon Stories.

Is The Last Kingdom based on truth?

The Last Kingdom is not a true story, but many of the show’s details are drawn from historical fact. The Last Kingdom is based on The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, which so far includes twelve books.

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