The Last Kingdom · Season 2 · Netflix
The Last Kingdom Season 2
The Last Kingdom Season 2 is a WORTH-IT, BollyMeter 7.6/10. 8 episodes on Netflix from 16 March 2017.
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What BollyAI Thinks
Season 2 aired on BBC Two from March 2017, deepening the show's political fabric as Uhtred was drawn into the service of Alfred the Great. The season emphasizes character relationships and growth, with an 86% RT score reflecting continued approval from a small but positive critical sample. The shift from pure Viking raid spectacle to a more court-centred drama gives secondary characters room to breathe, with Alfred's role expanding prominently. Audience scores stayed enthusiastic, and the show's reputation began building a dedicated following to carry it through its Netflix transition for Season 3.
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Standout Episodes
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- E1Episode 1
Season 2E1 turns identity into leverage, building tension through court rules until Uhtred’s choices feel trapped.
Full review of E1 → - E2Episode 27.6
A court hour that treats service like siegework, tightening Uhtred’s cage even as Alfred’s ideals try to hold England together.
Full review of E2 → - E3Episode 3
S02E03 trades raid excitement for court tactics, tightening how power uses loyalty and how identity becomes the price.
Full review of E3 → - E4Episode 4
S02E04 proves court life is battlefield life in cleaner clothes, with Uhtred’s identity turning every political move into personal risk.
Full review of E4 → - E5Episode 57.7
A court episode that fights with manners first, violence second, and leaves Uhtred paying for every choice twice.
Full review of E5 → - E6Episode 67.3
This episode weaponizes court calm into real danger, but a few emotional consequences land a beat too fast.
Full review of E6 → - E7Episode 7
S02E07 makes politics feel like war, forcing Uhtred and Alfred into a loyalty ledger where every choice bleeds into identity.
Full review of E7 → - E8Episode 8
S02E08 proves the real battle is identity inside Alfred’s court, and the ending pays the cost before the relief.
Full review of E8 →
Season Over Season
Shifts focus from raid-and-survival spectacle toward political intrigue at Alfred's court; the slower pace divides viewers but deepens character investment.