The Last Kingdom
“England is born”
About
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.
Cast
Alexander Dreymon
as Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Eliza Butterworth
as Aelswith
Mark Rowley
as Finan
Ruby Hartley
as Stiorra
James Northcote
as Aldhelm
Arnas Fedaravičius
as Sihtric
Harry Gilby
as Aethelstan
Timothy Innes
as King Edward
Stefanie Martini
as Eadith
Phia Saban
as Aelfwynn
Adrian Schiller
as Aethelhelm
Jaakko Ohtonen
as Wolland
Cavan Clerkin
as Pyrlig
Seasons
Season 1
In Season 1, young Saxon noble Uhtred transforms into a warrior and seeks to regain the lands annexed by his cunning uncle.
Season 2
In season 2, while the bloody struggle between Saxons and Vikings engulfs the land, Uhtred sets out to avenge his slain family and reclaim his ancestral home.
Season 3
As Alfred's health weakens -- and with it his dream of a united England -- Uhtred must take command and confront a new threat, Danish warlord Sigrid.
Season 4
As Edward and Aethelflaed spar over the future of Mercia and their father's dream of a united England, Uhtred tries to recover his lost birthright.
Season 5
A fragile peace has reigned in England for years, but Uhtred believes that trouble is just over the horizon — and events soon confirm his suspicions.
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Abducted 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.
Episode 2
Caught 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.
Episode 3
Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.
Episode 4
King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.
Episode 5
Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.
Episode 6
Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.
Episode 7
As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.
Episode 8
A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.
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