Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die has officially wrapped up Uhtred of Bebbanburg's story, though his ultimate fate is somewhat unclear. Seven Kings Must Die covers parts of the last three of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Stories novels in two hours of thrilling action-packed adventure. The Last Kingdom has become one of Netflix's biggest successes, and though it is sad to see the main story come to a close, Seven Kings Must Die provides a satisfying conclusion to this thrilling story.

Seven Kings Must Die takes place several years after the end of The Last Kingdom season 5, beginning with the twilight of King Edward's reign and the succession of his eldest son Aethelstan to the throne of Wessex. Aethelstan has always been the endgame of The Last Kingdom's story, which is ultimately based on the formation of England as one unified kingdom. Uhtred of Bebbanburg has been the audience's lens to this time period, and his story provides penetrating insight into the formation of England and life in medieval Britain.

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Did Uhtred Die In The Last Kingdom Movie? What Happens Explained

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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die closes with a somewhat ambiguous final scene; however, the most likely scenario seems to be that Uhtred eventually succumbed to his injuries and died after swearing fealty to Aethelstan. Uhtred is shown standing between life and death, with Valhalla on one side and his living family and friends standing on the other. Uhtred is not shown actually entering Valhalla, so it is possible he survived his injuries. The voiceover intentionally leaves it open-ended, stating that the chronicles do not reveal whether he lived or died.

With an open-ended conclusion like this, it is really up to viewers to decide if Uhtred lives or dies. This seems to be the final time Uhtred of Bebbanburg will be on-screen regardless, so fans can make their own judgment on the fate of The Last Kingdom's protagonist. Uhtred's injuries from the Battle of Brunanburh were extremely serious, and it does not seem likely that he could have survived them. Still, the fact that he is not shown dead on-screen paired with the ambiguous narration from Finan leaves Uhtred's ultimate fate up in the air.

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Why Uhtred's Death Is Left Ambiguous In Seven Kings Must Die

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Uhtred's fate is left ambiguous in The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die because it allows audiences to decide for themselves what happens to Uhtred. Uhtred does not die in Cornwell's novels, so it is easy to go on thinking of him as alive at the end of the series. For those who feel his arc has reached its proper conclusion, it's easily conceivable that he died of his injuries and is now feasting in Valhalla for eternity. It's a fitting and intimate way to end the series because it allows the dedicated fandom to form a unique relationship with Uhtred's character by deciding his fate for themselves.