Collider recommends The Last Kingdom as a strong alternative for viewers seeking a new historical or fantasy-style series after House of the Dragon. The article argues that its five seasons and concluding film make it particularly suitable for a weekend binge, following Uhtred of Bebbanburg through major events in early medieval English history.

The series adapts Bernard Cornwell’s 13-book Saxon Stories, with each season broadly covering two novels. Unlike Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, which have drawn criticism for departing from their source material, the article says The Last Kingdom remains largely guided by historical events, while making later changes it considers effective.