The Last Kingdom
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • 2015
Season 2
8 Episodes • 2017
Season 3
10 Episodes • 2018
Season 4
10 Episodes • 2020
Season 5
10 Episodes • 2022
Episodes - Season 1
1. Episode 1
59mAbducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.
2. Episode 2
59mCaught between his scheming uncle Ælfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.
3. Episode 3
59mUhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.
4. Episode 4
57mKing Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.
5. Episode 5
59mUhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.
6. Episode 6
59mUhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.
7. Episode 7
59mAs a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.
8. Episode 8
59mA united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.
Created by: Stephen Butchard
Top Cast
Alexander Dreymon
Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Eliza Butterworth
Aelswith
Mark Rowley
Finan
Ruby Hartley
Stiorra
James Northcote
Aldhelm
Arnas Fedaravičius
Sihtric
Available on: Netflix, BBC Two
