Series synopsis
The Last Kingdom is a British action & adventure drama war & politics television series that premiered on Netflix on October 10, 2015. It ended on March 9, 2022. It was created by Stephen Butchard. It stars Alexander Dreymon, Emily Cox, David Dawson and Eliza Butterworth.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: England is born
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg
- Emily Cox as Brida
- David Dawson as Alfred
- Eliza Butterworth as Aelswith
- Thomas W. Gabrielsson as Guthrum
- Mark Rowley as Finan
- Ruby Hartley as Stiorra
- Harry McEntire as Aethelwold
Supporting cast
- James Northcote as Aldhelm
- Arnas Fedaravičius as Sihtric
- Christian Hillborg as Erik
- Harry Gilby as Aethelstan
- Björn Bengtsson as Sigefrid
- Timothy Innes as King Edward
- Stefanie Martini as Eadith
- Phia Saban as Aelfwynn
- Ian Hart as Beocca
- Eva Birthistle as Hild
- Jonas Malmsjö as Skorpa
- Simon Kunz as Odda
Guest cast
- Andrew Lukacs
- Henning Valin Jakobsen as Storri the Sorceror
- Jeppe Beck Laursen as Haesten
- Ingar Helge Gimle as Gelgill
- Tom Taylor as Young Uhtred
- Júlia Ubrankovics as Gerberg
- Daisy May as Wench
- Magnus Bruun as Cnut
- Oscar Skagerberg as Bjorgulf
- Thea Sofie Loch Næss as Skade
- Ossian Perret as Wihtgar
- Finn Elliot as Young Uhtred
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 47 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 8, 2017 | March 9, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 8 | October 10, 2015 | November 28, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 16, 2017 | May 4, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 19, 2018 | November 19, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 10 | April 26, 2020 | April 26, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 10 | March 9, 2022 | March 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Story So Far | March 9, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
October 10, 2015 |
| 2 |
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. |
October 17, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida. |
October 24, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Sent North by Alfred to ransom enslaved King Guthred, Beocca seeks help from Uhtred, who makes a new allegiance in his quest for vengeance. |
March 16, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The stratagems of Abbot Eadred play on Guthred's weakness. Uhtred rallies the men of Cumbraland to march on Eoferwic, but faces a cruel betrayal. |
March 23, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hild and Ragnar hunt for Uhtred, who lays plans for escape. Alfred eyes the kingdom of Mercia, and chaos erupts when Guthred's alliance crumbles. |
March 30, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 His health failing and fearing for his legacy, Alfred sends Uhtred to confront a new threat: fierce Danish warrior Bloodhair and his sorceress, Skade. |
November 19, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Falling afoul of Alfred, Uhtred flees north to his brother, Ragnar. His eye on the throne, Aethelwold begins assembling an alliance to strike Wessex. |
November 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bloodhair and Aethelwold try to coax Uhtred into their alliance against Alfred. Fearing for her life, Aethelflaed turns to Father Beocca for aid. |
November 19, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help. |
April 26, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve. News of Cnut's treachery reaches Wessex. |
April 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war. |
April 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr. |
March 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A betrayal at Eoferwic sends Sigtryggr in search of aid, while Uhtred begs Aethelflaed for military support she cannot give. Edward meets a new ally. |
March 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In the aftermath of the tragic battle for Eoferwic, Sigtryggr is forced to make a painful choice. Edward learns of Aethelhelm's intrigues in Mercia. |
March 9, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 10, 2015 |
| Last aired | March 9, 2022 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |