The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom Season 2 finale — episode 2.08.
We discuss tying the shows plot to the narrative strength of emotion, if Odda was a traitor, and why Aethelflaed’s life was changed when Green Day’s “Dookie” came out.
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 2.07.
We discuss the the exquisite use of choice and stakes, the sign of great dialogue between Alfred and Odda, and why Erik and Aethelflaed are going to sell Pina Colodas in Hawaii…
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 2.06.
We discuss the important use of contrasts in the narrative, why every single line in a story must have purpose, and why Gisela is totally the Pippa…
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 2.05.
We discuss the benefit and burden of having a three year time jump, Erik and Sigfried’s long con, and why this episode is the TV equivalent of Seafood Chowder…
The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 2.02.
We discuss the excellent use of contrasting theme, burning through plot but staying focused on character, and why there must be so much scoliosis in that walking army.
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom Season 1 finale — episode 1.08.
We discuss the thematic resolution of season 1, the merits of having only one writer for an entire season, and why Alfred is no Mel Gibson…
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 1.07.
We discuss the clear direction of action, rising tension in faith vs. religion, and why Aelswith is a cheap imitation of Tuffnut from How To Train Your Dragon…
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 1.06.
We discuss the intentional inclusion of sorcery, specific use visual language of story transition, and why Mildrith should go to Maine and be a Blueberry Farmer.
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 1.05.
We discuss the superb direction, mirroring justice scenes, and Mary unexpectedly drops 4 “Destined To Be” Theories Of The Week…
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The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 1.02.
We discuss the frantic pace of 1.02, why Brida is an incredible character already, and why THAT stick is going to do a lot more damage than you’d think.
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