The Last Kingdom (2015)

Name: The Last Kingdom
Rating: 8.3

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 8.3

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Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2015-10-10

Last Air Date: 2022-03-09

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 46

Created By: Stephen Butchard

Networks: Netflix, BBC Two

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Top Cast

Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Eliza Butterworth as Aelswith
Arnas Fedaravičius as Sihtric
Mark Rowley as Finan
Emily Cox as Brida
James Northcote as Aldhelm
Millie Brady as Aethelflaed
Timothy Innes as King Edward
Cavan Clerkin as Pyrlig
Ian Hart as Beocca

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In Season 1, young Saxon noble Uhtred transforms into a warrior and seeks to regain the lands annexed by his cunning uncle.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2015-10-10)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2015-10-17)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2015-10-24)

Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2015-10-31)

King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2015-11-07)

Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2015-11-14)

Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2015-11-21)

As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2015-11-28)

A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.