In the third season, the events seem more exciting and stronger through the start of the season through a new threat embodied by the fierce Danish warrior Bloodhair. Both Bloodhair and Aethelwold try to convince Uhtred in their alliance against Alfred, and Aethelflaed turns into Father Boca for help. On the other hand, there is a murderous betrayal threatening to break up Ragnar's army.
From shield walls to plans that trap the enemy in a death sandwich (a classic), to glory in battle being undercut by grief in love, this is The Last Kingdom as we know and relish it.
There's also a Danish villain named Bloodhair thanks to his habit of . . . smearing blood in his hair. Subtlety is not The Last Kingdom's strong suit, but I'm telling you-it's a blast.
Global domination surely looms, since these latest exploits of Uhtred, the warrior who was born a Saxon but raised by Vikings, find the show hitting new peaks of throat-slitting, skull-crushing action and intense personal drama.
