The Last Kingdom
dramahistory
158
Stimulating
Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
40
Educational Value/50
38
Craft & Quality/50
41
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
A Saxon raised by Vikings navigates the formation of England in the 9th century. Educational about the historical period, Anglo-Saxon culture, and the process of nation formation.
Cognitive engagement from the political complexity and character development across five seasons. Craft is consistently high — better written and more historically grounded than most prestige historical drama.
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