The Last Kingdom Season 2

The Last Kingdom With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.08 (SEASON 2 FINALE)

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 With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.07

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 With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.06

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 With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.05

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…

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The Last Kingdom With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.04

The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 2.04.

We discuss why this feels like a season finale, why the narrative must take a time jump, and why Ragnar probably needed to take a 20 second time out…

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The Last Kingdom With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.03

The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom episode 2.03.

We discuss the importance of vulnerability and translating vulnerability, being a turning point in storytelling, and why Uhtred is the “New Emily”….

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The Last Kingdom With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.02

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 With Mary & Blake: Episode 2.01 (SEASON 2 PREMIERE)

The Last Kingdom Hosts Mary & Blake chat about The Last Kingdom Season 2 premiere– episode 2.01.

We discuss the odd editing choices for the premiere, Roger from Outlander, and why Uhtred likes anything if it has a pulse.

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