But in the show Bloodhair is already dead, and Brida has said that in order to break Skade’s curse Uhtred must kill her without shedding blood or breaking the skin. I feel like I’m Michael Bluth, because HER? And she has a real sense of loyalty, to the Danes and to Ragnar. The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories series of novels. Uhtred and Brida split up, with Uhtred going to retrieve Thyra’s blood –– Ragnar’s last blood relative –– and Brida re-joining the Danes to find Ragnar’s murderer. Now, in THE BURNING LAND, a maddened and raging Skade meets her end coiled atop a heap of treasure like a dragon, lovingly embraced by Bloodhair as he sinks his knife into her belly. The nuns may not like him but every other red-blooded female does. Here, go live in a stone building in the middle of nowhere, fend for yourself, spend your days in solitude and silence, destroy your knees by praying constantly, and oh yeah, be ready at a moment's notice to shelter rich, beautiful princesses and defend them against angry Saxon hordes. There are already four more novels yet to be adapted by the show, suggesting Netflix could easily make two more seasons. Sure, both themes have been relevant to the series thus far, but no episode before this finale has so profoundly woven them into the action and plot. He initially tells Edward that he can choose one boy to live — his illegitimate love child Aethelstan or his legitimate heir — so long as he retreats. After he and his father, Jonas, moved from Louisiana and settled in Mystic Falls, both Jonas and Luka took a strong interest in Bonnie, as she was a fellow witch. The Last Kingdom season 4 saw a number of dramatic twists in the last episode, with Uhtred of Bebbanburg (played by Alexander Dreymon) saving Winchester from destruction. Elsewhere, Edward and Athelflaed’s mother Aelswith has been poisoned by Edward’s father-in-law. no. Jessica: Men like Aethelwold seem to be gifted much longer lives than they deserve on shows like these. Destiny is all! Episode 4 She has dealt with everything that the world has dealt her with such strength and she’s still fighting! Hands down. Bloodhair? 900, This story has been shared 857 times. Ugh, this guy. I’m dreading Brida finding out about Ragnar’s death. Alas, men like Haesten and his desire to either murder or bone Aethelflaed are much more common on The Last Kingdom. ("Episode 2.4") They lead an army of men to Dunholm. Elsewhere, Uhtred’s first love Brida has declared they are enemies and that she will raise her son to hate all Saxons. Alyssa: This is not a show about happy endings, clearly, but God I hope Brida gets one. 3. I think Skade’s willingness to trust Uhtred (kinda. He does his best to convince Alfred that Uhtred is trustworthy, despite him being a pagan. Then, Ragnar kills Kjartan. Not only that, he wasn't able to reach Valhalla initially, because, again, Æthelwold sucks. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved, Meghan O'Keefe's 10 Most Important Male Body Parts of 2020, 'The Last Kingdom' Season 4 Proves 'Game of Thrones' Fumbled its Mad Queen Daenerys Turn, Are Addison Rae and Kourtney Kardashian Hooking Up? When Will 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Episode 5 Premiere on Disney+? S4 Episode Guide Gallery. Aethelwold isn’t as clever as he believes himself to be, so there is no way that he will be able to pull off all of the plans that he’s concocted. Stream It Or Skip It: 'Just Say Yes' On Netflix, A Dutch Rom-Com Where A Canceled Wedding Is Only The Beginning, Stream It Or Skip It: 'Tersanjung: The Movie' on Netflix, a Feature-Length Adaptation of an Indonesian Soap Opera, Steve Basilone on The Sweet, Scary, And Sweaty Personal Stuff That Made It Into His First Film 'Long Weekend', 'She's All That' Remake 'He's All That' Lands at Netflix, Stream It Or Skip It: 'Have You Ever Seen Fireflies?' "The Abominable Bride" is a special episode of the British television programme Sherlock. While Brida wants to immediately murder him, Sigtryggr actually wants to use Uhtred to negotiate. After offering himself in exchange for Edward’s captured heirs, Uhtred strikes an agreement with Sigtryggr, much to Brida’s umbrage. Forget burning bridges, Uhtred’s leaving straight-up piles of ash in his wake. This finale was a perfect example of everything this show does well, which is a lot. With Ragnar gone and two scheming lumps of testosterone left in his wake (here’s looking at you, Cnut and Bloodhair), there’s not much to inspire the men to arms. This kind of thing never goes well for the nuns. RELATED: Ranking Every Episode Of The Last Kingdom Season 3. She tells a story about how she is the illegitimate daughter of King Edmund of East Anglia, who seduced her commonborn mother and how he had Brida call him "Uncle." Baz's fate was revealed on Animal Kingdom Season 3 Episode 1.Even without the events of last season, Scott Speedman's addition to Grey's Anatomy was a … This story has been shared 900 times. It’s honestly baffling, but it’s certainly an interesting game to watch. That nun deserved a punny death and you cannot convince me otherwise. 266, This story has been shared 232 times. When the fighting reaches fever pitch, Uhtred gets Edward and Sigtryggr to stand down so a truce can be decided. Sacrifice and loss permeate the episode. On paper, Aethelwold is the kind of man I’d think the Danes would despise. However, I will admit that after a couple of episodes heavy on the backroom schemes, I was ready for some bloody action. Aethelowold’s not particularly smart, he’s just really good at bullsh*tting these guys and playing on their greatest desires but I’m not sure what his endgame is here either. When a triumphant Aetheflaed arrives with her forces, she and Edward decide they must push into the city. After the Danes, led by Sigtryggr (Eysteinn Sigurðarson) and Brida (Emily Cox), capture Winchester in King Edward’s (Timothy Innes) absence, it’s up to Uhtred Ragnarson (Alexander Dreymon) to come up with a plan to save the city. While we do not see her die, it is understood that she probably won’t survive. Jessica: By Odin’s beard, I will never forgive this show for the way they treated our little Danish cream puff, Ragnar the Younger. ... Brida finds herself in horrifying circumstances. Jessica: Alyssa, when is the last time a character other than precious Finan, brought us any real joy on this show? Realizing that having his two sons in court is dangerous for them both, Edward asks Uhtred to take Aethelstan. I think, more than anything, seeing Uhtred choose Alfred once again over their family just broke her spirit and Brida’s even less equipped to deal with her emotions than the men in her life. Update your browser for more security and the best experience on this site. He got the idea for the poison from Aelswith herself. The Burning Land is the fifth historical novel in The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, published in 2009.The story is set in the 9th-century Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of Wessex, Northumbria and Mercia.The first half of season 3 of the British television series The Last Kingdom is based on this novel. Despite Ragnar’s death, Cnut wants to go on. On a more blood boiling note, there is no way that Aethelwold grasps what he’s just done. I just cannot accept that Ragnar will not be feasting in Valhalla for eternity. Brida is dropped into a deep cell under the floor of Hywel’s hall. Uhtred duly obliged her and found Aethelwold running away from the battle before killing him with a sword Thyra's blood on it. The show follows Uhtred, a Danish warrior who's pledged his sword to the Saxon cause. According to the viking beliefs, this means that Ragnar will not go to Valhalla (heaven) as he did not die in battle, which is a devastating realisation for Brida. The Danes are going nowhere, without a little assistance from Alfred and his armies. The third season of The Last Kingdom comes to a close with an epic battle and the rise of a new king. Like we’ve talked about before, the Danes might be even messier than the Saxons. Did Aelswith (Eliza Butterworth) die? When Will 'Queen of the South' Season 5 Be on Netflix? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I just wish that the poor abbess hadn’t been such a violent casualty of it. 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While Brida is taking a fire and blood tactic, wanting desperately to kill the soul of the Saxons in retribution to all she has suffered this season — and honestly she suffered at the hands of the Welsh, so I’m thinking she might need some therapy to work through her issues — the clever Sigtryggr honestly just wants to negotiate for a homeland. Uhtred rescues his daughter, but Stiorra is the one who kills Brida for everything she's done to her family. The Last Kingdom season 2 Murphy said: “She meets Uhtred at the right time because — and this is only my own opinion — I think this is the first adult relationship he has, where they can get on and actually be good for each other and help each other to grow. Hate her or love her, the b*tch knows what she’s doing. The Last Kingdom: Who is Leofric, Lord of Mercia? Playing both sides and determined to make things as difficult as possible for both. Absolutely not. Sure, you have Aethelred and Aethelwold scheming against Alfred, but the Danes really take their scheming to the next level. Sure, opportunists like Haesten and Cnut are friendly with you now, but I would not want to get on Brida and Uhtred’s bad side, my friend. That so many good men have died while this cockroach remains is truly salt in the wound. When a triumphant Aetheflaed arrives with her forces, she … She feels things, sometimes to the extreme. Uhtred believes that his destiny is finally within reach and the time is right to take back his ancestral home. Uhtred’s tug of war with Skade seems to be becoming his driving force this season. But Aethelwold seems to be forgetting about the enemies he’s making amongst the Danes. 384, This story has been shared 374 times. Episode 3 59m. Brida is driven by her emotions. I guess it’s because self-preservation is their only concern while the rest of the men consider more noble pursuits like honor, loyalty, and courage. With his daughter off with a hot Dane, his son devoting himself to holy orders, and his lover Aethelflaed choosing political stability over sex with him, Uhtred is left roaming Dark Ages England with a cute kid destined to be king. The last episode was set 30 days after the siege of Winchester, as Viking warlord Sigtryggr (Eysteinn Sigurðarson) had teamed up with Brida (Emily Cox) to take over the Saxon kingdom. This great, magnificent warrior is cut down in his bed but the most annoying character on the show Æthelwold. Men aren’t inspired to follow him. All three would much rather have that kind of power for themselves. Fans who have already watched the end of the series will know Aelswith (Eliza Butterworth) is one of the hostages being held at Winchester. Sure, you can raise a Dane army to remove Alfred from power, but who do you think is going to put you on the throne in his place? The Last Kingdom recap: season one, episode eight: brutal, bloody and bittersweet. Does Aethelwold die in the last kingdom? While held in the care of the English, Brida is gifted a silver cross and asked about her parentage. After being more than a bit of a creep and eyeing up every woman in the camp, he’s stabbed to death by the biggest coward on the show, and then to be denied entrance into Valhalla because his sword was snatched away as he died? As it stands it’s not been confirmed that Tony is leaving the series, or that he could be about to fall victim to Breda’s murderous urges. 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("Episode 1.2") Brida and Uhtred remain locked in a cell. Jessica: Well I think it’s a safe bet that the Viking horde is going to have some infighting next episode. Does it worry me that he haphazardly subbed her in for Aethelflaed without a concrete plan of how to get her back? Can the truce forged between the Danes and Saxons really hold? How do you think Uhtred is going to free Skade? All the niceness that we have to go on lately is Finan cheekily sassing off to the nuns and I’m living for it. ("Episode 3.5") Brida and Cnut bury Ragnar. Brida has never understood Uhtred's loyalty to the Saxons and now she actively hates him, promising that she and her soon-to-be-born son will hunt him and his own if he doesn't kill her. When Bloodhair accuses Brida of killing Ragnar, she charges at him, but he knocks her to the ground. All that being said, The Last Kingdom Season 4 ends by teasing two main conflicts ahead. The chick is all kinds of confident in her ability to control men through the promise of her blood and bed. Of course, Uhtred’s close ties to Ragnar remain. Heart-broken that Ragnar died without a sword in his hand and was thus denied entry to Valhalla, Brida and Uhtred sought out Storri, the Seer from season one, to find a … is interesting. Season 1's Ending, Explained, Stream It Or Skip It: 'This Is A Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist' On Netflix, A Docuseries About A 1990 Art Theft That Is Still An Open Case, Sara Haines Shuts Meghan McCain Down During Vaccine Passports Argument, Captain Sandy and Hannah Ferrier Are Still Fighting About Her 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Firing. 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All About the Candy in 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' Episode 4. I knew that she wouldn’t handle Uhtred’s decision to leave again well, but the sting is real. Most of the men on this show are trash. In fact, the only reason Aethelwold grew a pair and killed Ragnar was because Ragnar’s own cousin goaded him into it. Besides predicting Alfred’s demise — which anyone with a pair of eyes can see will be soon, no revelation there — and chucking some bad vibes to her enemies, I don’t see the threat or value in Skade’s existence. Maaaaybe Ragnar would have been willing to hand off Wessex after conquering, but none of the other Danish leaders will. 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