As The English Game begins, we find out that it is England and the year is 1879. Football is in its infancy. It is an amateur game dominated by the upper-class teams who invented the game’s rules. Arthur Kinnaird (Edward Holcroft) is the captain of the Old Etonians and he has played more FA Cup… Continue reading The English Game Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
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The Last Kingdom Series 2 Episode 3 Recap
At the beginning of the third episode, we see Halig (Gerard Kearns) and Uhtred (Alexander Dreymond) on a slave ship. Sverri (Johannes Haukur Johannesson) oversees the men and orders them to pull. Another slave, Finan (Mark Rowley), tells Uhtred that he will happily kill Sverri one day. Meanwhile, Aelfric (Joseph Millson) arrives with his men… Continue reading The Last Kingdom Series 2 Episode 3 Recap
The Last Kingdom Series 2 Episode 2 Recap
At the beginning of the second episode, Tekil (Marc Rissmann) arrives at Uhtred’s camp. He quickly manages to convince Guthred (Thure Lindhardt) to allow him and his men to join their army. Halig (Gerard Kearns) tries to have a conversation with Tekil, but he only receives a harsh remark in response. It seems Halig and… Continue reading The Last Kingdom Series 2 Episode 2 Recap
The Last Kingdom Series 2 Episode 1 Recap
At the beginning of the 2nd series, Alfred (David Dawson) speaks with a painter, who attempts to memorialize the recent battle. Alfred is impressed, but he admits the painting lacks the presence of God. As Alfred prepares to celebrate the win, we see three hooded figures riding towards Winchester. Alfred speaks with his people and… Continue reading The Last Kingdom Series 2 Episode 1 Recap
The Last Kingdom Finale Recap
When the episode begins, Alfred (David Dawson) tells him men of his plan. After Alfred heads off, Beocca (Ian Hart) speaks to Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) in privacy. He insists the priest may change Alfred’s mind. Uhtred is adamant that won’t happen. He also suggests they need to get in touch with Odda the Younger (Brian… Continue reading The Last Kingdom Finale Recap
The Last Kingdom Recap Episode 7
When this episode of The Last Kingdom begins, Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) drinks at the pub. Leofric (Adrian Bower) interrupts and attempts to convince him that he has done him a favor. After a little contemplation, Uhtred admits it is true. Later that night, Uhtred tells Queen Iseult (Charlie Murphy) he wants to sleep with her,… Continue reading The Last Kingdom Recap Episode 7