'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' Takeaway: How Uhtred shows righteous path is always a good thing

'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' is a sequel to 'The Last Kingdom' television series
UPDATED APR 14, 2023
(L to R) Mark Rowley as Finan, Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric and Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred in 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' (Netflix)
(L to R) Mark Rowley as Finan, Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric and Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred in 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' (Netflix)

Heavy spoilers ahead for 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die'.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix has finally released the historic drama movie 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die'. A sequel to one of the underrated historical series, 'The Last Kingdom'. 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die', concludes the saga of 'The Last Kingdom'. The movie has managed to cover all the major plot points it set out in the first season of the series and has given a satisfying ending. From Uhtred's climactic battle to Aethelstan at the throne of England, Netflix's historic movie has given each of the characters a perfect ending.

Written by Bernard Cornwell and Martha Hillier and directed by Edward Bazalgette, 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' has an incredible cast of Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred, Mark Rowley as Finan, Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric, Elaine Cassidy as Queen Eadgifu, Harry Gilby as Aethelstan, Ross Anderson as Domnal, James Northcote as Aldhelm, Laurie Davidson as Ingilmundr, Ewan Horrocks as Aelfweard and Zak Sutcliffe as Edmund. 

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The good nature of Uhtred

Uhtred has been one of the noble characters in 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die'. Uhtred has always stood by truth and righteousness even when all odds are against him. Uhtred is the one who gives refuge to Queen Eadgifu and her son Edmund while knowing well that it will put him in danger. Uhtred takes on a dangerous task to go to the battlefield to learn and prevent the war. Uhtred could have stayed back and protected his land in Bebbanburg alone. Instead, his vision for the greater good and doing the right thing takes him on the righteous path and the battlefield. When Uhtred learns that his ward Aethelstan is taking on drastic measures and acting out under bad influences, Uhtred, instead of getting angry, tries to talk to him. Uhtred even forgives Aethelstan for banishing him.



 

Always make the right choices

Uhtred is shown as a great leader to the people of Bebbanburg. In fact, it is the only thing Uhtred had ever wished to be - a good leader to the people of his homeland. However, this status did not come easy. He had to face a lot of struggles and lose a lot of his beloved ones along the way. But Uhtred never failed to do his duties. This earned Uhtred loyal and trusted friends in Finan and Sihtric. Finan and Sihtric have saved Uhtred and followed him down the dangerous path because of his good nature.    

(L to R) Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred, Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric and Mark Rowley as Finan in 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' (Netflix)
(L to R) Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred, Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric and Mark Rowley as Finan in 'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' (Netflix)

Uhtred went to war to fight alongside Aethelstan even though his kingdom was safe at the time. Though Uhtred even got fatally wounded, he had no regrets about making that choice. Even on his dying breath, Uhtred finally pledges his homeland to Aethelstan only because it was the right thing to do. He even assures the future of England in a way that would benefit the entire nation. Uhtred has proved time and again that however hard the decision may be, making the right choice is the way to be.



 

'The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die' is available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

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