The Last Kingdom, 2022 (Netflix)

The Last Kingdom is a historical drama television series based on The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. Set during the late 9th and early 10th centuries, it chronicles the life of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon nobleman who is captured and raised by Danish Vikings after his family is killed during a raid. As he grows, Uhtred finds himself torn between the culture of the Danes who raised him and his birthright in the Christian Saxon world.

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The story begins during the reign of King Alfred the Great of Wessex, who envisions a unified England under Christian rule. Though Uhtred is a pagan and often reluctant to serve Saxon rulers, his warrior skill and strategic mind make him an invaluable asset in the battles against the invading Danes. Over time, Uhtred becomes embroiled in the political and military conflicts shaping the future of the island, struggling to reclaim his ancestral home of Bebbanburg, which was taken from him by his uncle.

As the series progresses, Uhtred forms uneasy alliances with kings, warriors, and even former enemies. He faces betrayal, heartbreak, shifting loyalties, and spiritual dilemmas, all while trying to preserve his identity and protect those he loves. The series culminates in the feature-length finale Seven Kings Must Die, where Uhtred, now aged and battle-worn, must confront one last war that will determine the fate of the emerging English nation.

Through personal sacrifice and unwavering determination, Uhtred becomes a legendary figure a man caught between two worlds, whose legacy is critical to the formation of England, yet whose place in history remains uncertain.

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Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg

A Saxon-born nobleman raised by Danes, Uhtred is a fierce warrior caught between two worlds. His goal throughout the series is to reclaim his ancestral home.

David Dawson as King Alfred

The pious and strategic King of Wessex who seeks to unite England. Alfred sees Uhtred as both a threat and a necessity.

Emily Cox as Brida

A Saxon girl raised alongside Uhtred by Danes. Fiercely loyal to the Norse way of life, Brida becomes a ruthless warrior and Uhtred’s enemy in later seasons.

Ian Hart as Father Beocca

A Saxon priest and one of Uhtred’s oldest allies. Wise, compassionate, and deeply loyal.

Eliza Butterworth as Aelswith

Alfred’s devout Christian wife, often in conflict with Uhtred due to his pagan beliefs.

Mark Rowley as Finan

An Irish warrior and Uhtred’s most loyal companion, known for his humor and bravery.

Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric

A Danish-born warrior and one of Uhtred’s trusted men. Son of Kjartan.

Ewan Mitchell as Osferth

The illegitimate son of a nobleman and a monk turned warrior who joins Uhtred’s group.

Millie Brady as Lady Aethelflaed

The daughter of Alfred and future Lady of Mercia. Intelligent, brave, and one of Uhtred’s closest allies (and love interests).

Timothy Innes as King Edward

Alfred’s son, who inherits the throne and continues the struggle to unite England.

Stefanie Martini as Eadith

A noblewoman who becomes an important figure in Uhtred’s circle during the later seasons.

Adrian Schiller as Aethelhelm the Elder

A power-hungry nobleman and political manipulator, father of Edward’s second wife.

Harry Gilby as Aethelstan

The future king of a united England, raised and mentored by Uhtred. Becomes the central figure in Seven Kings Must Die.

Seasons Timeline

Season Release Year      Platform(s)

Season 1 2015 BBC America / BBC Two

Season 2 2017 BBC Two & Netflix (co-production)

Season 3 2018 Netflix exclusive

Season 4 2020 Netflix

Season 5 2022 Netflix

Seven Kings Must Die (film) 2023 Netflix (finale film)

Rating: 10 Stars 🤩😍

Outlaw King, 2018

Outlaw King is a 2018 historical action drama film, co-written, produced, and directed by David Mackenzie. Chris Pine stars as Scottish king Robert the Bruce during the Scottish Wars of Independence in 1304–07. The ensemble cast also features Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Florence Pugh, Billy Howle, Sam Spruell, Tony Curran, Callan Mulvey, James Cosmo and Stephen Dillane.

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In 1304, outside the besieged Stirling Castle, John Comyn, Robert Bruce and their allies surrender to Edward I of England and pay him their homage.  Afterwards, Bruce spars with the king's son, Edward, Prince of Wales, whom he had known as a child (their fathers becoming friends whilst fighting on crusade in the Holy Land). 

A widower, he is betrothed to the king's goddaughter, Elizabeth de Burgh. Lord James Douglas arrives, asking for the restoration of his ancestral lands, but is denied on the grounds that his father Lord Douglas committed treason. The King and Prince depart Scotland, with Bruce and Comyn acting as their vassals under the supervision of the Earl of Pembroke, Aymer de Valence.  

Robert marries Elizabeth but respectfully delays the consummation. Elizabeth is, however, an increasingly important presence in the life of Robert's daughter, Marjorie. Not long after, his father, the Lord of Annandale, dies, fearing his friendship with the King of England may have been an error.  

Soon after, while delivering tax monies to the English, Bruce notes their unpopularity. Rioting ensues when news of the rebel William Wallace's execution reaches Scotland. Bruce decides to organize another rebellion with the support of his family, including Elizabeth. He meets Comyn in a church, trying to persuade him to join the rebellion but as Comyn threatens to inform Edward, Bruce kills him. 

The Scottish clergy offers Bruce absolution for serving the English and supports Bruce's bid for the crown of Scotland if he supports the Catholic Church. King Edward declares Bruce an outlaw and orders the Prince of Wales to suppress his uprising, with instructions that no quarter is to be shown to any Bruce supporter.  

Calling a council of nobles, most refuse to break their oaths to Edward. Despite the lack of support, Bruce heads to Scone to be crowned king of the Scots. On the way, Douglas pledges his allegiance. 

The ambitious de Valence, brother-in-law to Comyn, tries to move against Bruce before the Prince arrives. To avoid bloodshed, he challenges de Valence to single combat, who accepts but delays the duel a day, as it is Sunday. 

That night, Bruce and Elizabeth finally consummate their marriage, but the English launch a surprise attack. Elizabeth and Marjorie Bruce are sent to safety with his brother Nigel, and he fights a losing battle, during which most of the Scottish army is killed. Escaping with fifty men, they flee to Islay. 

On the way, John MacDougall parleys with them, bitter about the murder of his cousin Comyn but allows them to pass. Later, however, he attacks Bruce as his party attempts to cross Loch Ryan. Some get away in boats, but Bruce's brother Alexander dies.  

Prince Edward arrives in Scotland, searching for Bruce at Kildrummy Castle, only to find Bruce's wife, daughter, and brother. The prince has Nigel hanged, drawn, and quartered, and sends Marjorie and Elizabeth into captivity in England. Bruce's band presses on to Islay anyway; there, they learn of the fall of Kildrummy Castle. 

Bruce decides to take back the castle through stealth. The successful operation inspires him to utilize guerilla warfare against the more powerful English. Shortly thereafter, Robert the Bruce is reunited with his only surviving brother, Edward. In England, Elizabeth learns that Marjorie has been sent to a nunnery by King Edward. 

After Edward hears Douglas Castle has been re-taken, he goes after Bruce himself. Edward offers amnesty to Elizabeth if she renounces her marriage, but she refuses and is put in a hanging cage.  King Edward I dies shortly after arriving in Scotland, and his son takes over his forces. Bruce fights the new king in a pitched battle at Loudoun Hill, despite being outnumbered six to one. 

As Edward II's army is composed almost entirely of cavalry, Robert overcomes his army's size disadvantage in the battle with a spear wall hidden by a ditch. 

Attempting to attack the flanks, horsemen become bogged down in the mud, as anticipated. The English knights fall from their horses, many are slain, and the battle becomes an open brawl, where the Scots prevail over the disoriented English soldiers, with James killing the noble to whom King Edward had granted his family's lands. 

Realising the battle is hopeless, de Valence orders a retreat. However, determined to kill his nemesis, Edward II does not join them. Instead, he duels Bruce as the Scots look on. Edward is outmatched, and realising he is about to be slain, he vomits in fear and cries for help. Bruce prevails, allowing Edward II to leave unarmed.  

Rating: 10 Stars

Ziam, 2025

Ziam is a 2025 Thai action-horror film directed by Kulp Kaljareuk, which premiered on Netflix on July 9, 2025. The film is set in a near-future, post-apocalyptic Thailand facing severe global famine and climate change-related food shortages.

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The story revolves around Singh (Mark Prin Suparat), a former Muay Thai fighter who works as a security driver in a desperate world. Although the totalitarian government attempts to maintain stability with processed insect food, poverty and hardship are rampant.

The central conflict begins when a wealthy industrialist's imported shipment of contaminated fish unleashes a rapidly spreading zombie pathogen within a local hospital. 

Singh's girlfriend, Rin (Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich), a doctor, is trapped inside the facility when the outbreak occurs.

The film follows Singh as he attempts a rescue mission. 

Utilizing his exceptional Muay Thai skills, Singh must fight his way through the hospital's levels, navigating hordes of fast-moving, terrifying zombies to reach Rin. The narrative explores Singh's fight for survival and his efforts to save his girlfriend amidst the escalating chaos and a military lockdown.

Rating: 7 Stars

Yellowjackets, 2021-2026

 Yellowjackets is a psychological horror drama TV series that blends survival thriller with coming-of-age and supernatural mystery. The series flips between two timelines: one in the 1990s, where a high school girls’ soccer team crashes in the wilderness, and another 25 years later, showing the long-term effects on the survivors.

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In 1996, the New Jersey Yellowjackets, a high school girls’ soccer team, qualify for nationals. While flying to the tournament, their plane crashes deep in the remote Canadian wilderness. Stranded, cold, and with no rescue in sight, the girls must survive. Weeks stretch into months, and then over a year, as things spiral into desperation and madness.

They splinter into factions. Food runs low. Tensions rise. Strange symbols and unexplained events suggest something supernatural might be lurking. Eventually, some of the survivors turn to ritualistic cannibalism. The group’s descent into feral cult-like behavior is shown in chilling flashes.

In the present (2021-2022), the adult survivors — Shauna, Taissa, Natalie, and Misty — are haunted by their past. They’ve buried what really happened in the woods, even from their families and each other.

But secrets don’t stay buried forever.

When a mysterious blackmailer threatens to expose them, the women reunite. One is running for office, another is a recovering addict, one’s stuck in a loveless marriage, and another is… just low-key a psycho nurse with a parrot.

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As they try to keep their past hidden, eerie signs begin to reappear: the symbol from the woods, cult-like followers, and more disappearances. Taissa even sleepwalks and builds creepy altars in her basement.

Don’t worry, Yellowjackets is not over yet — they’re making Season 4”

Yellowjackets is still ongoing.It just wrapped up Season 3 in April 2025, and a fourth season has officially been greenlit by Paramount+ with Showtime on May 20, 2025.

Season 3 smashed records: it had the highest viewership yet—over 2 million in its debut weekend, up ~39% from Season 2

While there’s no premiere date yet, previous seasons premiered in early 2023 and early 2025—so expect Season 4 maybe in late 2026

Rating: 10 Stars