This movies centers on the rise of Aethelstan to becoming King of England, and the battle he faces against the united kings of the north.
Some people may have noticed a decline in the show's quality after season 3, although it still managed to find its footing after some weak moments in those seasons. But the departure of the original showrunner/writer has definitely shown here.
This story would definitely have been better served as another season instead of a movie. From the start the pacing seems very quick and there are jarring cuts which would not have happened in the show. New characters are introduced but do not get enough introduction or development and there are some plot contrivances to push the story forward.
The third act with the final battle is definitely the highlight and the music/costumes/action etc. Are great as always. This was not a story that needed to be told, and the show's ending can work just as well, but for those who wanted to see more of Uhtred and his friends then they should enjoy this.
Some people may have noticed a decline in the show's quality after season 3, although it still managed to find its footing after some weak moments in those seasons. But the departure of the original showrunner/writer has definitely shown here.
This story would definitely have been better served as another season instead of a movie. From the start the pacing seems very quick and there are jarring cuts which would not have happened in the show. New characters are introduced but do not get enough introduction or development and there are some plot contrivances to push the story forward.
The third act with the final battle is definitely the highlight and the music/costumes/action etc. Are great as always. This was not a story that needed to be told, and the show's ending can work just as well, but for those who wanted to see more of Uhtred and his friends then they should enjoy this.
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