The Last Kingdom
“England is born”
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.
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Seasons
In Season 1, young Saxon noble Uhtred transforms into a warrior and seeks to regain the lands annexed by his cunning uncle.
1.Episode 1
7.810-10-201559mAbducted 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
7.917-10-201559mCaught 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
7.524-10-201559mUhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.
4.Episode 4
7.631-10-201557mKing 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
8.407-11-201559mUhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.
6.Episode 6
8.514-11-201559mUhtred 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
8.521-11-201559mAs 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
8.428-11-201559mA united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.
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