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What to Watch After The Last Kingdom
From Saxons to Sovereigns: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Fans of The Last Kingdom
If you’re hungry for more sword‑clashing, kingdom‑shaping drama after binge‑watching The Last Kingdom, look no further than this quartet of titles that span the spectrum from fresh to timeless. Newcomer My Lady Jane reimagines a 16th‑century queen in a bold alternate‑history setting, while the ever‑popular Vikings returns you to the raw world of Norse raiders. For those who crave the polished, political elegance of a royal saga, The Crown offers a modern, critically lauded take on power behind palace walls, and the beloved Tudors delivers the tried‑and‑true mix of battlefield grit and court intrigue that never disappoints.
Together, these picks form a curated journey through history’s most turbulent eras, each echoing The Last Kingdom’s core themes of loyalty, warfare, and identity. Whether you’re drawn to the fresh fantasy‑infused romance of My Lady Jane, the visceral combat of Vikings, the sophisticated political drama of The Crown, or the timeless allure of Tudor intrigue, this lineup promises to satisfy the same appetite for epic storytelling that made Uhtred’s saga a hit. Dive in and discover new realms where crowns are contested, swords are drawn, and history is anything but static.
Why these shows are similar to The Last Kingdom
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.
These recommendations branch out from The Last Kingdom with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
My Lady Jane
TV • 2024
drama • comedy • sci_fi_fantasy
Why Watch Next
This fresh, genre‑bending retelling of Lady Jane Grey blends political intrigue with fantasy and humor, offering a modern twist that fans of The Last Kingdom’s gritty period drama will appreciate.
Overview
Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.
Vikings
TV • 2013
action_adventure • drama • war_politics
Why Watch Next
A fan‑favorite that delivers the same brutal battles, clan loyalty and kingdom‑building drama as The Last Kingdom, but from the Norse perspective that inspired the original series.
Overview
The adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok, the greatest hero of his age. The series tells the sagas of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors.
The Crown
TV • 2016
drama
Why Watch Next
The Crown matches The Last Kingdom’s thematic depth with its meticulous portrayal of power, politics, and personal sacrifice within a historic monarchy, resonating with viewers who love layered historical storytelling.
Overview
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny.
The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
The Tudors
TV • 2007
drama • romance
Why Watch Next
A classic, critically acclaimed drama that captures the same mix of battlefield drama and courtly scheming, making it a safe bet for anyone craving more regal conflict and intrigue.
Overview
The Tudors is a history-based drama series following the young, vibrant King Henry VIII, a competitive and lustful monarch who navigates the intrigues of the English court and the human heart with equal vigor and justifiable suspicion.
