Ever since Netflix took over the series, the storylines have been predictable, lazy and uninteresting. The cinematography has been dull as well. But the greatest insult was the relationship between King Aethelstan and the new character. Aethelstan Hs been recorded as being very pious and holy. There was no reason to include a storyline that definitely would never occur in the life of a holy man during the Middle Ages. That story aside, are we supposed to believe that Aethelstan would doubt Uhtred who was like a father to him? I understand leaving the viewer to form his own ending - whether Uhtred lives or dies. But by just depicting Valhalla, it means Uhtred would never again be United with Beocca, his sons, Hild, Finan, Aethelfled...
