SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE Ending Explained & Real History!

In this video we take a deep dive, review, recap and explain the ending to the Netflix's SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE (2023) a continuation of The Last Kingdom saga starring Alexander Dreymon.
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[@turbokid8719]

Well Netflix was checking boxes in this film 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂😂😂

[@5623solo]

Smh, I knew the "agenda" would rare it's ugly head.

[@Blazen61479]

Welll I loved the show so much it made me pic up a book for the the first time in 20 years and dammm it’s a 13 book series ( the books are so much better ) way more battles shit a bunch of sea battles more Viking kings for uthred to kill …the show would make 3 different Vikings into 1 …. But wow was that movie horrible completely ruined everything they built with the show reading the books kinda made the show not as good just all the shit they switch around like killing steppa off in the show but in the books he is still alive really hated the beginning when the books have to me one of the best battles scene’s where uthred once again takes London but that movie just made it some bs where there was no battle there just let in London without a fight and start slaughtering everything in the books London has 3 times the men that uthred and Athelstan have and it’s just a big nasty battle that …. It’s to bad they didn’t have a bigger budget show coulda been something to rival game of thrones and wtf is this gay agenda shit every time I turn a round there craming it down your throat 🤦‍♂️ bad choice of words lol but yea I almost turned it off when they made Athelstan a sword swallower really killed it for me

[@kelvinvu1247]

I enjoyed it! I'm really happy Netflix picked it up and actually followed through to finish the series. Nice to finally have closer from a Netflix series haha

[@lorainerivers-spiers380]

This film doesn’t follow the books….. the last book has been written and Utred does not die…. I hate it when the film maker don’t follow the books

[@laceylocket1]

It was to rushed for my taste ,Would have been better if they had a 3 part series each one lasting an hour and half .

[@angelaholmes8888]

Oh yes I totally agree with you

[@abc4781]

Agreed 100 percent

[@zorrakas320]

Nah it ended good. People nowadays just never want things to end. Since you wish it was a three part series please tell me what would have been the next two parts about?😂

[@alienanxiety]

@@zorrakas320 obviously he means the same story but spread out over three parts to give the story beats and character arcs more time to build and resonate. I think it should have been a full 10 episode season, personally. It was great, but just felt way too rushed.

[@brockthompson9343]

@@zorrakas320 this guy gets it

[@sydnitheromantictaylor112]

I think this needed to be a 3 or 4 part movie mini series. Or just the 6th season of the last kingdom, I'm upset that we didn't get to see Stiorra or Edwards mother

[@pom11pom]

I would also have liked to see Hild (the fighting nun) and Eadith. I couldn't stand Edwards mother at first and somehow she ended up being one of my favorite characters.

[@sydnitheromantictaylor112]

@@pom11pom I forgot about them but yeah I would've like to have seen the nun, Uthreds oldest son and Eadith

[@autumnalvarez8029]

Same! There was to much focus on Alfested love life with the same guy ugh I also hated they changed unthred son and his daughter wasn’t there. To much focus on the to men’s love life and not against sexual preference etc. I’m speaking of the movie it’s Vikings that’s what I want to see ! What about the granddaughter to Alfred . Happy that Finn and his other buddy was there at least

[@miggs4569]

Yea where's Stiorra? And didn't Utred have 2 sons?

[@bhargavrathod1345]

​​@Miggs actually stiorra went to expeditions with her crew as she was so adventurous and second son of uhtred went to Rome for higher knowledge of the religion. Edith was a healer so may be she was far from them and lastly king's mother had no clear explanation so may be she died because of age. I can add 1 thing uhtred is seems young as he held baby Edward that is too ridiculous 😅.

[@kevonlowery4058]

I love the Valhalla scene but there are some people missing: Erik, Ragnar the younger, Sigtryggr, Gisela

[@JustinJacobs-si6cp]

I agree I loved the movie even if it felt rushed and some characters did not make it, but this is the most disappointing part for me. I did enjoy seeing Ragnar the fearless and Clapa though that was pretty awesome.

[@JarinCOD]

They are there. Obviously they can't get all the actors from the show for one scene, lol.

[@JustinJacobs-si6cp]

@@JarinCOD no, but young Ragnar should have definitely been there.

[@JarinCOD]

@@JustinJacobs-si6cp I agree.

[@JustinJacobs-si6cp]

@@JarinCOD Idk I actually really enjoyed the movie don't get me wrong, for what it is it was great. The fight scene at the end I thought was really good and the plot had my attention. In my head though I picture Young Ragnar sitting with Breda and Ragnar the fearless. Uhtred loved his brother, so I feel like that is one of the main people that would be awaiting him at the table.

[@josiah9153]

It felt SUPER RUSHED. My wife and I couldn't keep up and had to constantly pause it to talk out what was happening. Each scene flew by so fast. Netflix really should have given it one last season to tie it up, not an hour and a half movie with half the cast missing.

[@davidthor4405]

7 months late but thank the Gods it wasn't just me! The one thing I DID really like was the ending, whereas everything else felt SO inconsistent and poorly thought through, especially Aethelstan!

[@somakills1178]

I don't think they needed a whole other season. But I agree with other people that they should have done a trilogy instead. It would have made the timeframe feel more realistic. Cause surely people should be physically aging over the course of 11 years.

[@tracya6702]

I chose to believe Uhtred went to Valhalla and he was emotional because he was leaving his life and loved ones on earth behind. What a great ending. This was such a great series and the movie was a fitting end for Uhtred.

[@mr.crowgamer6250]

I like they kinda leave it on that to allow the audience to make up their own mind but yh he walked into those gates humping in my lore

[@albertc2390]

I believe he went to Valhalla too. He was tired of fighting and even admitted to losing his will to fight and acknowledging he wasn't the fighter he once was.

[@cynthiagaines7463]

Yes it was❤️

[@barrylamb2407]

he didnt die in the last book he is an old man telling a story who sleeps with his sword serpent breath and theres a new book coming out soon called uhtreds feast

[@bobnewfart7630]

@@barrylamb2407 NF has always got to kill men and let the g@y women take over. Don't believe me watch their other programs they take over

[@saber26ful]

Did anyone else get chills down their spine watching Uhtred reunited in Valhalla with all the original warriors!?

[@JJJ854]

I was confused by the “distant cheering” until he opened the doors. I was hoping for a scene just like that and i lost it when I saw CLAPPA 😭😭😭

[@letitiaroberts6995]

Yes 🙌🏽

[@JB-tl6ny]

I don’t think we know for sure where he went. I think he chose to stay. I think looking at his son made him stay.

[@troystaunton254]

I loved it, I also thought it’d be cool if he’d turned, seen that and then looked back and he saw heaven with beocca and all the Christians he’d fought with, symbolically sending the message that the Saxon raised a Dane, the pagan who fought for Christian’s was at long last accepted for his greatness by both.

[@manuelwilson2443]

​@@troystaunton254I agree

[@chrisfox961]

You could really feel how this should have been a whole season instead of just 2 hours. To many events just popped up and the tension did not have time to build. It was still good but it is a shame that we didn't get a final season.

[@JeconB]

Going by the books...the seven kings that had to die also includes Alfred the Great, as he was alive when the prophecy was given in the books. Seven Kings Must Die before England is united. The prophecy comes true when you consider Uhtred was never a king, even if some claimed he was, he never actually took that title. In the books, Uhtred survives as he is the narrator of the story.

[@sadizm]

Well Utred didnt die. The last Kingdom season 6 is in the works. The ending is to throw u guys off. I'm working in the film

[@MedjayofFaiyum]

@@sadizm Q. How would s6 come when this seven kings one is considered to be a sort of ending finale?

[@clutchlogic7109]

@@sadizm yes yes we believe you, u don't need to say work in the film

[@JeconB]

@@sadizm And what source material are they going off of for this sixth season? They have finished the story with the formation of England, which occurs in the 13th book of the Saxon Chronicles.

[@laughingoutloud502]

Because all 7 kings did not die in battle and also the bad guy has not died and there is stilll sons of fallen kings.

[@johng5499]

I saw the movie 2x.. Both times I cried like a baby.. The ending, omg.. He’s stuck in the spirit plane.. He’s only realized he is on the verge of Valhalla but isnt ready just yet to set foot in it just yet, even with the chair at the head of the table waiting for him. Long Live Uhtred The Bold….

[@nereidamcardenas9820]

Me tooo😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@sadizm]

Well he is not real. So nothing to cry about

[@johng5499]

@@sadizm Uhtred The Bold did exist.

[@sadizm]

@@johng5499 Not in the way like this show

[@kaiber0390]

​@@sadizm People cry about a lot of things that aren't real, whats your point?

[@itslegend6082]

It seemed a bit rushed but I enjoyed it a lot. I really wish they kept the story going, the show is amazing.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

Agreed. At least we got a proper ending though. At first I was disappointed they added a gay king but then it was historically said he never married or had offspring which is unusual so honestly as long as it matches with real history, I didn't mind. I love how The Last Kingdom weaves it's story with what actually happened in real life. It flows so well

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

@@naylisyazwina6836 the gay king is annoying... why do alfred line people all so problematic and lacking in common sense?

[@barb543]

This had to be one of my favorite Netflix series! All of the characters were amazing, but my favorites were of course Uhtred, Finan and Sihtric. I am so sad it had to end. Great story telling and acting! ❤️❤️

[@DDiamond8374]

Don't forget Osferth, the fourth member and their baby monk!

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

The ending man. Uhtred standing there between worlds with that broken look on his face, in immense pain and clutching his robe almost as saying hes scared and doesnt know what to do, just like always. Should he fight to stay alive or to give in and die knowing Alfred's dream was realized and that he will die a man of honor? It was that look on his face, almost the same face he had on the slave boat when his friend was hoisted to the hull and died. It broke my heart so much that I cracked and sobbed like a child, thankfully I was alone when I watched it. No show has ever provoked such emotion out of me and I doubt one will again for a long time. What a fantastic show, all the way through as well as a damn near perfect ending. Destiny is all.😢

[@JN-hb2qt]

Wdym „Thankfully I was alone“ don’t be afraid to show ur emotions my guy its what makes us human

[@Josh-py9rq]

I think utred stayed alive think about it he always will protect those he loves first valhalla will still be there after 😂❤deep ending

[@marinazolotic4347]

No worries man. I broke down at the end of season 5, when Uhtred was reminiscing and we see all of the heaviest moments and fallen characters. I had to hide my tears from my husband because he’d be poking me about it the next day. Uhtred makes you really feel for him, he’s just that good.

[@Gwyndledore]

I wept and sobbed like an infant child man. But look at Uhtred, how many tears did he shed in the show? His character is very masculine yet he wept for those he cared about. Because part of what being a man is all about... Is caring. It goes beyond being a man, being a human being is to have a heart. If we follow Uhtreds example.... Then we cry, wipe our tears, and go forward. What an amazing character! DESTINY IS ALL!

[@Gawlakman]

@@marinazolotic4347I cried at Aethelflaed’s death

[@marialewis6432]

Couldn't wait to see them again: Uhtred, Finan and Syrtric... it's amazing how you get invested in characters and shows and this was just great!!!! Yes, it was too rushed but at least we got an ending and these actors, WOW! Amazing casting and great series!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@theonenonly2060]

i hope the actor who plays finan gets a big boost from this. he really flexed his acting muscles in this movie. from cheery/funny, to badass, to dead serious

[@prizethought]

Tbh yeah, the ending was infinitely better than Game of Thrones at least... honestly, and even though the complaints of it being rushed & needing more content, it told a really beautiful finale story for the time it did have.

[@mockingbird1353]

The Uthred's four (rip Osferth) + Eadith was an excellent and very dear crew

[@northumberlandjo1666]

I am Northumberland, born & breed. Bamburgh really is as beautiful as it looks. Northumberland has over 70 castles, more than any county in the UK. Not forgetting hadrians wall, which inspired the wall in game of thrones! There is so much history on our doorstep.

[@JohnSmith-bn7bl]

one day, i must see this Castle. it looked incredible.

[@davidmcfarlane9185]

I need to visit there one day soon, it looks Amazing

[@637lupita]

I feel like we did not get enough Uhtred in the movie . They should have given us another season .

[@docop8926]

and where was Aethelflaed? sh DEF would of been there

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

@@docop8926 ... she died...

[@docop8926]

@@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains I just seen that part not to ling ago....that sux

[@user-kp1py1ob3y]

Bernard Cornwell is, in my opinion, something of a genius. His storytelling is so well crafted that we are educated about the history, and the characters, seamlessly, even when it is complicated by obscure ancient names and cultural differences. Cornwell has said he does not edit, but prefers to rewrite. When the battles, or quests, are over we know who did what, and why, as if we were participants. I felt that ended after the third year of the show, when he stopped guiding it, and was even more evident here, in the Seven Kings. They made a good effort to include the Cornwell elements, but without his control the storyline, the editing, became choppy. Even hard to follow. So, Mr. Cornwell, if by chance you ever read this, my message to you is Thank You, Thank You, Thank you and Thank You again. I've read almost all the books and each one was a gift. A gift of immense pleasure and reward, with almost nothing repaid in kind. So thank You, Again.

[@emilyhannan7302]

Did something happen to Uhtred's daughter, When they first mentioned the prophecy, I thought that she was the one that was going to die. She was the only female left that Uhtred still cared for. I loved when uhtred got a new sword and Finan wanted to call it Uhtred, Sword of Uhtred. That made me laugh.

[@Sam-nm1ix]

No she wasn't mentioned in the movie at all although she did die in the books (Sigtryggr survived). His other son was mentioned as becoming a great scholar tho

[@prizethought]

Sadly she died in the books, they might have planned a lot to happen with her if they got another full season or two to wrap up the story and she would die at the end of one of the seasons.

[@paulkruger2003]

In the books shes killed in battle by the Wolf warriors

[@jackthehat1093]

7 kings didn't die and the only woman who was loved that died was Finans bird who (let's be honest) nobody really cared about. What a strange prophecy. "7 kings must die, as well as the wife of the friend of an earl"

[@JohnSmith-bn7bl]

@@prizethought exactly, plenty of content, to make another season.

[@debmoleski7862]

The entire series/movie award winning quality. The acting was brilliant & Alexander Dreymon so convincing portraying Uhtred. I am just sorry it had to end, but like all good things inevitable. Being a romanticist I prefer to believe he lived on and counseled the new King, and enjoyed his freedom from battles and his many BLESSINGS in peace. However, the ending giving us a choice was perfect giving all food for thought. THANK YOU FOR "THE LAST KINGDOM" & "SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE" I look forward to watching it all over again.

[@prizethought]

Yeah man, I'm not ashamed to say it, I enjoyed The Last Kingdom more than all of Game of Thrones, Black Sails, any show inspired by past historical figures & events.

[@firefire1877]

This was fucking horrible

[@robertflores2282]

My absolute favorite show.

[@jackthehat1093]

The series was top notch. The movie was crap. Nothing about it made any sense.

[@JohnSmith-bn7bl]

@@prizethought same here, and ill go another step, bar the first 3/4 seasons of Vikings.... The Last Kingdom was a lot better.

[@alansebastian7004]

Man I’m gonna miss this series it was absolutely beautiful 😢♥️

[@mojjzesznadesce9199]

i really enjoyed the ending which gave everyone an option if he died or not. In my point of view he didnt choose to die yet as he was needed to guide the king and help rebuild his fortress. I imagine him giving an oath could be interpreted as if the 7th king has died by giving up his rights to even become one. I think he was not ready yet to go to valhalla and leave everybody with the grief and loss while he would be drinking and laughing

[@nucah7880]

This is 100% how I felt too. You could tell that he was super conflicted like he had the choice to choose and I felt like his character would have stayed for all the reasons that you mention. The final scene was really perfect in how everyone can interpret for themselves and how they see his character and ultimate story arc.

[@mr.popahduck]

He wanted to fall in the battle field not n bed or n da house I hope Dey let him live

[@mojjzesznadesce9199]

@@mr.popahduck True. After all he was born viking and believed in viking gods, they wanted to fall in battle and earn valhalla and not die comfortably in the warm bed

[@brodylegros233]

I like the ending because it gave fans a choice but had a deeper meaning too it.

[@stephencarroll9935]

I feel like he died in his bed and went to valhalla

[@gokjensage3175]

​@@stephencarroll9935 if he died in his bed, he had already the conversation with the new king. Since he didn't die in battle he wouldn't have been able to go to Valhalla.

[@lynneedwards4538]

I hadn't noticed the burning chandelier above his head in the final clip. Confirmation that he was the Seventh King?

[@JoHn-if6wy]

I guess his brother ragnar never made it to valhalla 😂😂😂

[@ShinyGolduck5]

@@JoHn-if6wy He should have based on the fact that Thyra's blood was needed and since Uhtred killed Aethelwold with her blood, Ragnar should have been in Vallhalla

[@Emanon...]

"Planting a spy _deep within Athelstan's inner circle_ ... He sure did

[@butterfly2847]

😂😂😂😂

[@scott2836]

I was waiting for a final appearance from Hild. Even if only a brief appearance at the end - given the fact that Uhtred was wounded badly and that her nunnery was nearby, it would not have been a stretch. There was always a very high regard between them, and she would have come.

[@primkup]

I enjoyed it, but things moved too fast for my taste. There wasn't time to make Olaf interesting, and the battle of Brunanburh, the most important battle for England during the medieval period next to Hastings, felt rushed, especially the pre-battle phase. This should have been a season 6.

[@ML-bw4yt]

The real battle involved tens of thousands of men also.

[@haider7866]

​@@ML-bw4yt budget must've been low, around 100 men each side

[@veiregor]

Dreymon did say that they were lucky that a season 5 was produced due to fans loving the series, else there would not be one, much less a movie.

[@shadowraider5154]

This pretty good but what happened to his daughter I know his became a scholar but they didn't say what to storra

[@zorrakas320]

@@haider7866 if you think that was 100 men each side I feel bad for you😂.

[@ginnijenkins2226]

The Last Kingdom & Seven Kings Must Die will always be my all time favorite and will never get tired of watching them! But this just can’t be the end …. We must have more … there can be more to tell.. please give us more!!! Hands down to all the cast and writers for amazing seasons/ series and movie !!! Just plz give us more! Much ❤ from USA 🇺🇸 (Kansas)

[@sashastarshanti3599]

I loved The Last Kingdom, and Uthred deserves to go down as one of the greatest film heroes of all time. I did enjoy Seven Kings Must Die, and I appreciate all the writing, directing, of course the acting, and effort that went into to making the movie; it had big shoes to fill and had a very important duty in wrapping up Utrhed's story. Here's my thoughts though, I would have liked to have heard Utrhed's voice begin the movie as he did during the series with a recap, not waiting until the end to utter his famous line, "destiny is all." That's more of a creative note on the writing. We were used to the deep, full character archs from the series and that seemed to be a little less developed in the movie, but they did have a lot to cover understandably. I loved that the writers gave the fandom the gift of getting to write our own ending for Uthred. If we wish to think he died and went to Valhalla we can back that up with evidence from the movie, coincidentally if we wish to believe that he lived on to see the rebuilding of Bebbanburg Castle we could argue for that ending as well. Personally though, if I had my wish, I would have preferred to see Utrhed's story end with him either staying victoriously or leaving for Valhalla victoriously, but instead our last glimpse of him is him standing shakily in indecisiveness, crying with the weight of the choice to stay or go. Perhaps though, that speaks to his humanness. He was a man who showed his emotions and wasn't afraid to cry and I did love that about his character. My last thought on the movie is that I absolutely loved the very last shot moving out from the window where Utrhed was standing to the modern-day real life Bebbanburg Castle, built in stone and standing as a testament and stone chronicle to Utrhed's life and all that he meant to the creation of England. (Fictionally of course.) So, his legacy did not die, it lived on all the way into the present day. That was a beautiful ending. -Oh yeah one more thing, I would have liked at least a mention of his daughter's whereabouts. We did hear a brief mention of his eldest son and his religous writings, but I think Stiorra deserved a shout out too.

[@TimothyVDWoude]

Just the way it ended it just blew me away never have i ever saw a outro like this into present day! props for the people that thought to add this in on the end!

[@janisolson1013]

I just now finished watching the final movie 7 Kings Must Die. I did not know or expect I would cry at the end, but I totally did. A job well done. A GREAT series! This is truly a fantastic show and I SO appreciate the story and the commitment of all the people involved that went into making this entertaining series. Thank you for all the enjoyment that went into watching each and every episode and for the general overview of the history of England (although I know it isn't exact), I love anything having to do with history, so not only was this great entertainment, but the history laced throughout made it that much more interesting and enjoyable to watch. Congrats on a job very, very well done! Thank you again. 🙏

[@docop8926]

the movie wasnt that great.... if u take out your bias pretend like u never watched the series then it's not that good and where was Aethelflaeds and her army?

[@timeout0000]

i think what's clever about it, is death is the happier ending for that character

[@benboulton6590]

Uhtred was around 12 in 866, meaning he was born in 854. In the Seven Kings Must Die Battle of Brunanburh 937 he’s 83 years old 😭

[@haider7866]

Yet they didn't care to make him look old or even put grey hair on his head

[@zorrakas320]

Hmm, does this show claim to be accurate😂🤣. Nope. If you want a documentary watch one. Not a Netflix tv show😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤓

[@stephencarroll9935]

​@Stance_ MXFIA i honestly don't mind really love the actor

[@Dub4Fun]

​@@haider7866 And in the show Alfred and Uhtred coexisted when irl they lived 100 years apart. Its not a documentary

[@lynneedwards4538]

@Stance_ MXFIA to me it didn't matter. No 80 year old man would fight in battle anyway. Alex Dreymon was always Uhtred, make-up didn't matter and I was so invested in this fictional character that it was unnecessary. He was simply the thread that ran through the stories.

[@MasterChiefBazzle]

My only gripe was not having young Ragnar in the valhalla vision… it was such a good plot point of the series then working to get him there, it would have been a great ending to see that he made it

[@joseangelom.villanueva1889]

The ending was sooo freakin insane him looking at happiness in the afterlife with all his dead comrades😮😮

[@stephencarroll9935]

It was the best ending we could get

[@JoHn-if6wy]

Young ragnar wasnt there 😂😂😂

[@tanyakas4111]

@@JoHn-if6wy wats funny 🙄

[@naylisyazwina6836]

@@stephencarroll9935 Agreed. It's like the ending is up to you but also not. 7 Kings must die, even though Uthred doesn't consider himself a king, many do and in spirit he really did act like a proper king. Edward died in the beginning and then 5 kings sons. 7th one is Uthred :(

[@lynneedwards4538]

I loved the change in the burning map and Eivor's music, which began differently and then incorporated the old theme tune. Two hours was never going to be enough to cover the events after Edwards death AND the Battle of Brunanburh but, overall, I loved it. The ending, for me, proved that even at the end of his life, Uhtred still had difficult choices to make. His glimpse of the Mead Hall and all his old friends was heartbreaking. He was still trapped between what he wanted and what he needed to do. I need to watch it again for more details I missed. Wyrd bið ful Araed.

[@arnethalacy2136]

What happened to Uhtred children

[@wontforgetme123]

Visited the castle last year. Magical place. A lot more history to it than just this period.

[@dawnvyas8856]

Absolutely devastated it's finished - loves the actors and the portrayal of history

[@FreedomFighter08]

Even though I liked the movie it felt rushed and it wasn't quite as emotional & powerful compared to the ending of the season finale where I literally cried seeing Uthred's flashbacks. I wish we had more actors from the original cast in an epic finale but nevertheless a worthy ending it was and now it is over at last. Not sure if we'll ever get something like the Last Kingdom again. It was a nice ride folks.

[@docop8926]

and where was Aethelflaed

[@ImWhatsCrackin]

Lol got me when you said “not the fun kind of stabbing”!😂😅😂😅

[@mr.crowgamer6250]

Ending brought me tears seeing the character look into Valhalla he truly deserved it

[@iamdanjunior]

Uhtred had the same burst of energy in the end the same way Aethelflaed had her burst of energy before dying in Uhtreds arms in season 5 so I definitely believe Uhtred dies in the end. 8:46

[@lynneedwards4538]

Yeses! The cat bounce, as it's sometimes known.

[@iamdanjunior]

@@lynneedwards4538 I didn’t know that. Learned something new. A great show and movie.

[@prizethought]

Yup, I think its pretty clear he did die in the end ... it felt very sad but heartfelt, and they didn't want to make it clear cut & non ambiguous that he died. His story has ended... they could do a story with his descendants all the way to the William the Conqueror stuff

[@kaiber0390]

​@@prizethought Depends if the series follows the books, he didn't die in the books because Alfred was part of the sevens kings because the prophecy existed since the start. Hell, the narrator of the entire book is Uhtred himself. But then again maybe the show did kill him off since the narrator for the movie wasn't Uhtred but Finnan.

[@charityjohnson6202]

could be but there are way too many inconsistencies if he did die, he has touched death before in the series with Skade's curse, plus he did not have his sword to enter Valhalla. Plus half of his "fallen heroes" including Ragnar and that whole adventure he went on to get him there, none of them were present. Plus in the books he dies an old man, if he did die, that would have been a sorry death. B/c he's clearly been through worse.

[@kerin3294]

I didn’t even notice that light fixture above him. That’s the crown, he’s the 7th.

[@heru-deshet359]

Very touching tale of the power of honesty and loyalty. I'm a 70 year old man, but the last scene really brought me to tears. The agony etched on his face was heart rendering!

[@ritabee3902]

Thank you so much for that Excellent visual and auditory breakdown 👍👍

[@kennyle5082]

I really hated how Ragnar didn’t show up at the end.. they did a whole quest to save him from niflheim. The ending felt lacking without this.

[@boothy201]

I think it was sad that they had to try and cram so much into so little time. It made the bulk of the film very disjointed. I also think that series 5 was ruined by there desire to keep certain characters in the show, rather than follow the books.

[@narem1092]

they handled the "I don't want to be king" storyline better than Jon's in GoT

[@boikuzzihkd5875]

Watching an adventurous & historical story line based on true events it's cool I wish for the characters to come with such new historical series ❤

[@paulvd8468]

I don't believe Uhtred was the 7th king since he repeatedly stated he would not rule and outright renounced his claim to the throne of Northumbria. I think the 7th king was symbolically referring to Aethelstan never having an heir who would have otherwise arrived. Aethelstan loses his heir just as all six enemy kings lost their heirs in the end battle as punishment for their tyrrany, greed, and betrayal of their promises for peace.

[@iamcool8088]

I love how uhtred is basically like 100 years old 😭

[@amyw6808]

I’ve been to Bamburgh castle. It’s very striking as you approach from the northern road. Went there before we had watched The Last Kingdom.

[@daleksec5109]

@think story Thanks for the great review and I have to say that I think this was a fitting end to the story of Uhtred. I stumbled on this series about 2 years ago and after the first two episodes I was hooked. It was a beautiful story and the underlying storylines within the historical context were well written. I especially liked the ending, and as you said, Uhtred being a fictional character left us to decide his ending in our own imagination. Does he decide to feast in the halls of Valhalla or does he evade death? I believe he is feasting in Valhalla, his destiny fulfilled.

[@MooneShadow]

When I saw earl Ragnar with Britta I knew it was his end. I cried to be honest. It was an amazing series of fiction.

[@eslamalaaldin6291]

It was very fast based, some of the dialogue felt like it was played at 1.25 speed, but overall good

[@denisetownsend2492]

I loved Seven Kings Must Die. It was nonstop action and emotional upheaval from beginning to end! I was on the edge of my seat and completely caught up in the emotion of it.

[@tjk3430]

I love that close out music.

[@latishabuckner8231]

I choose to believe he died, perhaps at the table. Uhtred achieved everything he wanted, it's fitting that he finally goes to Valhalla and reunited with his fallen comrades.

[@invictusazmun9247]

Maybe the Irish king' s daughter is the seventh king. It's stated that by her dad that his lands would be hers after his death but he doesn't die instead she does like with the other heirs of the other kings so yeah I think it might be her. (If they ever want to revisit this story they'll probably make this be the case)

[@JustinJacobs-si6cp]

Alfred is the 7th king.

[@gallowglass2630]

He was the king of dublin only which though now is the capital then it was just another irish kingdom

[@paulvd8468]

I definitely think she was included in the seven kings. In the scene when Utred warned the six allied kings about the prophecy, they all scoffed at him and said they were not worried as EACH one of them had an heir to take their place.

[@paulvd8468]

Also I think Uhtred was not the 7th king since he renounced his claim to the throne of Northumbria prior to his death. I believe the 7th king was symbolically referring to Aethelstan's bloodline sacrificing any future heir as penance for his acts of sin and tyranny, just as each of the enemy kings ended up losing their heirs in the final battle.

[@invictusazmun9247]

@@paulvd8468 I honestly thought that was just Uthurd being nice instead of like a bad thing. Like he knew athelstan was gay so he wouldn't be happy in a straight marriage so he came up with the whole no marriage thing. (Hence why Athelsatn thanked him)

[@kennethturner7124]

Your video was 👌awesome. I liked and subscribed. The movie was superb! Emotional and satisfying.❤

[@user-gv5bs3os5i]

Im binge watching again seen it three time can't get enough of it

[@Moist_yet_Crispy]

I absolutely loved the show. I felt what they created was iconic in camaraderie and humor. I enjoyed 7KMD and I understand budget restrictions but still wish it could keep running under some kind of auspices as much of the basis of the show is pure fantasy anyway. I definitely appreciate this historical frame of reference they gave this last installment. But pulled me back over time was the brotherhood. I had a certain purity to it despite everything else and I don't think was acting at all.

[@Chiefofpretania]

In my opinion this should’ve been 2 movies, each 2 hrs long. They did attempt their best but they bit off waaaay more than they could chew. I hope that we will one day see a show set around the end of the viking age and the Norman invasions with the same energy and aesthetics as The last kingdom.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

agreed

[@Chiefofpretania]

I think Uhtred died from his battle wounds a few days/ weeks later and went to Valhalla. He probably wasn’t ready to die yet but it was his time. One thing to note is that Uhtred would have to be in his 70s lol, but knowing the show they manipulated the timeline by a decade or so.

[@nucah7880]

I really enjoyed the movie. I felt like it was a little rushed but tbh I kind of expected that going in and felt like there was a lot to fit in and build given the low budget they likely had. I would have liked another 30 minutes or so added to the back half of the movie to flesh out the ending sequences leading up to the final battle and would have liked that battle sequence to have been extended a little too. I thoroughly enjoyed the ending with leaving Uhtred's fate up to the individual viewer and was done super well. I don't often like ambiguous endings but movies like Inception and this one do it really well where you can really see it going one way or the other and feeling satisfied. It's a lot of fun to read how others interpreted the ending as well!

[@MikeJea]

Just watched it, it was excellent

[@ingridthomas5738]

It was a bit rushed..but I loved it..esp...Uthred death not being felt like a loss but true satisfaction that all will be good even without him.

[@Interprenure]

That ending scene, the great feast for Uhtred seeing Brida, Haestan, and the others made me cry WTF.

[@craigreid7178]

7 Kings was a truly fitting ending to the saga of Uhtred. The entire series and movie were among the best I have ever seen. The acting was superb, the battles were epoch, the costumes authentic, the effects and production were mind-blowing and the writing was riveting. I say BRAVO, well done. I only with they could have done 2 more seasons.

[@sherrymacgregor8491]

I watched Seven Kings last night, April 15th, and I thought it was emotionally charged. After five seasons I think this was a fitting end. I am familiar with the historical events and timeline, but seeing this part of history brought to life, albeit with artistic alterations, is a treat.

[@jackthehat1093]

What do you think of the radical shift in Aethelstans character between the series and the movie? Does it not remind you of Daenarys? One minute they have righteous aspirations, the next they're murdering brothers or burning cities full of civilians to the ground without any explanation for their motivations.

[@kchorr1to]

What happen whit STIORRA uhtred daughter??

[@sherrymacgregor8491]

@@jackthehat1093 I agree with your observation. Artistic license is my opinion. Plus, I think the writers may have thought no one would question changes from series to movie. I believe the point was to elicit strong emotions, which worked in my view.

[@jackthehat1093]

@@kchorr1to Another plot hole in the movie. Last time we saw her she was establishing a Dane colony near Eoforwic. The movie acts like she never existed even when Aethelstan seizes Eoforwic and takes Uhtraed prisoner.

[@jackthehat1093]

@@sherrymacgregor8491 The movie is a continuation of the series though. Aethelstan was never so reckless and cruel in the series. He was mentored since childhood by Uhtraed. So to see him completely turn on Uhtraed for no reason and murder his surrendered brother is jarring.

[@DanielLopez-fj9yz]

What a good finale scene this movie was so well shot! End of an era

[@docop8926]

the movie wasnt that great.... if u take out your bias pretend like u never watched the series then it's not that good and where was Aethelflaeds and her army?

[@DanielLopez-fj9yz]

@@docop8926 lmao ok? Well I’ve seen the whole series so it’s a good ending and that’s my view soo

[@docop8926]

@@DanielLopez-fj9yz I guess most sheeple wouldn't c all the holes in the movie

[@docop8926]

@@DanielLopez-fj9yz one of them being, he would be 86 in that last battle

[@RPBSpeaks]

I've been looking for reviews. So enjoyed the movie! I believe Uhtred lived and helped guide the new King of England, which is why he was so good. Aflan's daughter died and she was supposed to inherit his kingdom. He said so in the beginning when she was reporting on Edward's illness. So she's the 6th 'king' to die on the battlefield. Edward plus the heirs of all the kings who rose up against Athelstan are the 7 kings who died. Uhtred was never a king and lived to a ripe old age :) *that's my ending* LOL Love this series! They got everything right start to finish & this movie was icing on the cake. I hope the Peaky Blinders movie is just as good because that is another series that I loved beginning to end.

[@garyhewlett6985]

I loved the show from start to finish, this last piece completed the puzzle somewhat. Bernard Cornwell's writing is excellent to read and it's so well researched. 10 out of 10

[@cerealkillah7160]

I love the ending. Worth watching over and over.

[@rhysnichols8608]

Waaaay too rushed and missed so many opportunities especially with Olaf (the Viking) and Constantine (Scottish king) in the build up to the battle. It really needed to be a full season tbh. The build up of the alliance against England and the fate of the entire country at stake wasn’t portrayed well. Underwhelming tbh, however the ending scene was brilliant

[@zorrakas320]

Anlaf, shows how much you paid attention😂

[@rhysnichols8608]

@@zorrakas320 I’m using their real historical names, Olaf Guthrifson and Constantine the second are the real historical figures portrayed in the show

[@mijanhoque1740]

@@zorrakas320 Olaf is his historical name you fool

[@Antisnot]

Facts the villains barley had any screen time and if it was gonna end without showing what happens to them would of been better off with them dying in battle, uhtred death was avoidable if he would of never chased someone who he clearly trained in battle to help him. The gay Christianity stuff didn’t happen in real life so Netflix had to add it in as always. The lighting was terrible in some scenes. Uhtred was trusting and forgiving ppl too much, hence why Ragnar is far better character, before someone says anything Ragnar had no plot armor like the amount uhtred had and was always feared even in defeat. The first 3 seasons top 5 show oat. Season 5 and movie meh.

[@Killerkwoi13]

@@Antisnot "the gay christian stuff never didn't happen in real life" was you there?

[@thekidscampos5799]

I’ve been following this show for 7 years…. It’s been an emotional ride

[@conniesandlin6712]

I think Aelthelweard was the other / 7th king, who died 16 days after his father, King Edward. In the show, Aethalstan kills him but historically, his cause of deat is unknown.

[@Kittystallings]

We LOVED Seven Kings Must Die!!!!! And this explination of the film is also wonderful! I hope Uhtred lived so maybe another film will be down the road. I never get tired of the fabulous character.

[@kennyfranklin7260]

It was a little rushed but even so, GREATEST ending to a great series ever!!!

[@haider7866]

The budget must've been low, couldn't make the effort to make uhtred look at least Abit older...his supposed to be in his 70/80s but looks the same as he does when Alfred was alive!?

[@stephencarroll9935]

It didn't really bother me tbh

[@Sam-nm1ix]

Had nothing to do with budget but probably more on them leaning on sex appeal. They wanted Uhtred and his pretty boys to look good (as did I lol)

[@user-ci4nw4ok3f]

can't believe it ended pretty much early pandemic I was so obsessed with medieval stuff and this was my favorite literally top1 Tier sigh can't believe it time just passed by.

[@nermeenhamada6447]

After all what Uhtred has done as a hero worrier that served most of his life fighting for the best interest of others,and yet the writer chose for him to die,at least give him an honorable death with a sword in his hand. But the last scene of him,we saw his palms clinched and no sword. He surely didn’t deserve such end.

[@dustincongello5802]

I refused to watch this movie with any distractions. I took the day off so I was the only one home shut my phone off had enough snacks and fluids but took it easy on the fluids so I didn't have to stop the movie to pee and get taken out the story...and I think it was worth it...everything happened alittle fast cause they didn't have 10 hours but still great...its always better when they have 10 episodes so u can suffer with character for longer so it has more impact.i feel they should have put uhtred in exile. They could have it but shouldn't have shown any of it cause 5 minutes of his shivering wasn't enough time to feel his pain like when he was made a slave for example.. they should have shown his being banished cut to some other characters for a few scenes maybe finan looking for him and then athelstan giving a time frame in passing conversation how long ita been since anyone saw uhtred..then cut to him being found ......other then that it was a great ending to a great series..by far the best the past what 6 years

[@JustinJacobs-si6cp]

The move could have afforded to be an extra hour. 3 hours would have spaced things out a lot more. I did enjoy the movie, but that would have fixed most of the problems.

[@dustincongello5802]

@@JustinJacobs-si6cp I agree. One more hour would have made it perfect cause 3 episodes was more then enough to feel the journey

[@JustinJacobs-si6cp]

@@dustincongello5802 definitely, a whole season was not necessary, but yeah 3 episodes would have had time to better show his exile, making it more meaningful.

[@kaiber0390]

​@@JustinJacobs-si6cp I understand why this was short though. I remember something the directors said about season 5 about how they were lucky enough to even make it and get it greenlit because of fan support.

[@eagleowl833]

I know this would have ruined the mood of the final scene but I think it would have been funny to see Alfred, Edward and Beocca etc in Valhalla looking very disappointed.

[@shoutingfactory3694]

😂😂 I feel like Beocca would have been graceful about it though, and pleased to be with his love there

[@Mary-yx9pt]

Loved ending...(cried big gator tears) but beautifully thoughtful posing, camera angles, lighting and draw back to modern day so you "felt" his presence in the castle. Now, I must see part of the original structure.

[@Nightshadexxxxxxxx]

It was so good that I honestly couldn’t believe it was over when it ended… the war felt like this field action part of the movie… really sad that this is finally over.

[@Plaz1398]

So if I roughly figure it out uthred was almost 70?

[@kennethflaming8606]

But still straight

[@dangriffiths6358]

83 in the final battle

[@JohnSmith-bn7bl]

@@dangriffiths6358 forget the exact historical timeline, enjoy it for what it is...

[@abc4781]

Destiny is all!

[@realitymax4420]

Great video, thanks! I agree that he was entering Valhalla at the end, it was a beautiful ending to one of the best series I’ve seen. This was right up there with peaky blinders. I absolutely loved it and that period of history is super fascinating. Destiny is all!

[@melanienelen1531]

Can't get enough of these guys! Destiny is ALL. HOPE they have MORE movie's. I know it must be hard work. But i Love THEM💖 LOVE the History LOVE the Actor's LOVE the costomes LOVE it ALL. GREAT JOB WELL DONE☝💖

[@Anonymous-qi1vl]

Vikings should have ended ragner with a blink of Valhalla aswell. Amazing ending

[@annvanhoey6185]

He died in a snake pit, if I remember correctly. Isn’t it a requirement to die in battle to get into Valhalla?

[@Anonymous-qi1vl]

@@annvanhoey6185 he didn’t scream while he died in the pit so I think he was welcomed to Valhalla. Also lagertha was welcomed by Valkyries going to Valhalla with a clip of her lying next to Ragner so I guess that confirms it aswell

[@Sinead-nf2dm]

Glad that they only hinted Uhtred romance with ex queen, AS JUST NO!!! Glad they showed Brida, u never know ❤❤❤

[@Barlofontain]

I know it's not a documentary, but Uhtred was 10 or so in the first episode set in 866, so at the battle of Brunanburh in 937, he's 81 years old... He didn't have so much as a grey hair

[@Meylan191083]

If I recall correctly, in the books the prophecy was something like '7 Kings will die, the Saxon will destroy what he loves, everything will change and everything will be the same'. This is said in a much earlier book as Uhtred talks with Aethelfaled about it. I don't know what Cornwell's intention was but I always interpreted it to be true just not relevant to Uhtred's time. In 1014 (about a century after the prophecy) the Danes under Sveyn Forkbeard finally conquer England. The king they defeat is Aethelred 'the Unready' who happened to be the 7th King of a unified England. Aethelred returns as king but then dies and eventually it is Cnut who takes the throne.

[@CJNAPOLEON77]

All the ways this movie went, we could have gotten another season

[@sashavanginkel658]

I really liked the movie eventhough it felt a bit rushed. The only thing I didn't liked about the movie is the fact that they made Athelstan gay like wtf? Freakin woke culture..

[@simonedishelle6720]

I agree. That irritated me.

[@stinkypinky4696]

Twink King

[@ShinyGolduck5]

I'm actually more pissed at the fact that this whole gay thing was used purely as a plot device.

[@Killerkwoi13]

im normally with you on that, however i dont think its a massive stretch to imagine there probably was closeted gay people in those times, and the idea of a King loosing his mind and invading all his neighbours because he feels guilt over it is somewhat plausible (to me i guess)

[@juliaforsyth8332]

He was gay in the books.

[@Valhalla88888]

Fun Fact: Northumbria was given to Scotland under Henry 2 in the 13th century all the way down to York.

[@Squirrely1]

Destiny is All! I wish they would have made it a few part series or at least one season. I literally cried when they hung Aldhelm. This was a very underated show!

[@Vettec7]

Story was extremely rushed felt empty after watching it the whole gay plot was too forced

[@assassin3003]

Definitely 100% in real life, everyone would have found out about the gay thing pretty quick, and he would be shamed by everyone even uthred

[@angelaholmes8888]

It was too rushed to me it should had been a miniseries 🤔

[@xh3075]

I loved the movie! It was done really well and honestly I had never seen TLK before watching it and was able to follow along pretty easily. It got me into the series which I love so much.

[@PakaBubi]

Uthred doesn't age at all. In the first season in 866 he was a wee lad. The Battle of Brunanburh happened in 937. So by then Uthred must have been like 80 something.... Despite all the historical inaccuracies, I enjoyed this film and the series. They should've made it to a 4-5 episode final season.