'Kingdom of the White Wolf' is a gem of a series. When it comes to anything documentary-related about wolves, it doesn't get much better or more comprehensive than 'Kingdom of the White Wolf'. Proof that wolves should be shown on screen a good deal more than they are and that there should be more documentaries available based solely around them. Also loved its different approach, seeing it from the point of view and journey of Ronan Donovan as well as the wolves.
"The Last Hunt" concludes 'Kingdom of the White Wolf' and of the three episodes it gets my vote as the best, but only marginally. And that is only because all the episodes of the series are so brilliant. Of the three, "The Last Hunt" is the most comprehensive, most eventful, most intimate (this is the episode where one sees the wolves the most up close) and the most educational in detailing how Donovan gains the trust of the wolves and observes their behaviours and ways of living.
Expectedly, "The Last Hunt" looks wonderful. It is beautifully shot and enhances the truly enchanting but also unforgiving scenery. The wolves are a mix of majestic, adorable, caring and intelligent with a touch of uncompromising and it was easy to invest in what they have to go through good and bad.
Furthermore, the information is very entertaining but is also very educational, despite wolves being familiar animals there is a lot that is illuminating, and emotionally investable. Delivered with sincerity and enthusiasm by Donovan himself, whose personal journey is as interesting and investable as that of the wolves. The footage is educational and very sweet without being sickly or too sentimental, it also doesn't hold back when needed yet doesn't go over the top on that either.
Overall, wonderful conclusion to a gem of a series. Documentaries on wolves don't get much better than this. 10/10.