The Last Kingdom

Action & AdventureDramaWar & Politics2015TV-MA46 episodes5 seasonsScripted

Tagline: England is born

First aired: 2015-10-10

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.

Creators

Stephen Butchard

Casting

  • Alexander Dreymon
    Uhtred of Bebbanburg
  • Stefanie Martini
    Eadith
  • Eliza Butterworth
    Aelswith
  • Mark Rowley
    Finan
  • Emily Cox
    Brida
  • Harry Gilby
    Aethelstan
  • Arnas Fedaravičius
    Sihtric
  • Timothy Innes
    Edward
  • Cavan Clerkin
    Father Pyrlig
  • Adrian Schiller
    Aethelhelm
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Season 1

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

Number of episodes 8

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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.

Number of episodes 8

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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.

Number of episodes 10

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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.

Number of episodes 10

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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.

Number of episodes 10