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Season 1 – The Last Kingdom

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As a child, Uhtred witnessed his father being killed and the Saxon army defeated by invading troops. Danish warlord Earl Ragnar captured Uhtred and raised him in a Danish camp alongside fellow captive Brida, a sharp-tongued girl. Years later, Uhtred is a valiant warrior who is dealt another tragic blow when his home is deliberately set on fire, killing his surrogate family, including Ragnar. Now exiled -- alone except for Brida by his side -- he vows to avenge Ragnar's death and reclaim his homeland. But, he must choose between his birth country and the people who raised him. If he is going to help birth a new nation and ultimately recapture his ancestral land he must walk dangerous path between both sides.
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The Last Kingdom fuses beautiful cinematography and magnificent action sequences to create highly gratifying historical drama.

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Rachel Cooke New Statesman 04/02/2019
I'm already in the thrall of this somewhat peculiar series. Go to Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) 10/26/2015
This should brighten up the long, Thrones-less winter. Go to Full Review Sean O'Grady Independent (UK) 10/23/2015
So far The Last Kingdom is, well, a bit of a flying turd. Go to Full Review David Stephenson Daily Express (UK) 04/02/2019
People who like large swords but little plot will enjoy this hairy fare. Go to Full Review James Walton The Spectator 04/02/2019
The series has been described in advance as the BBC's answer to Game of Thrones. Yet, apart perhaps from the level of the violence, the programme's real roots seem to belong to less sophisticated (and less expensive) shows. Go to Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek 04/02/2019
Overall though, thumbs up to a promising, bloody start. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jaime B. @JaimeB76 Jan 11 Absolutely Addictive See more David Anderson @gregt6 Jun 14 solid story that does skip time so its not boring, Decent action, Worth watching first season to see if you like it See more Jackie M May 21 Awesome, brilliant and bingeworthy. Superlative historical fiction. A fascinating, epic story, a dynamic protagonist, multifaceted characters, lots of highs and lows, with suspense, action, tragedy, romance and even moments of comedy. One of the best series I’ve ever seen. 👍 See more Rodney V @CapeStingray Mar 29 Great story . Just the beginning it just drags you in See more James K 01/08/2025 Absolutely terrible! I want the time I wasted watching this rubbish back, the plot is lazy ad I'd the acting. The so called king Alfred is a 50 year old man in a 14 year olds body, odds has one of those aces thst looks like he's smelt a bad fart. The kings wife looks like a potato and is a miserable person and it gets worse from there. If you liked watching Vikings definitely don't watch this! Disliked it so much I came here to let others know don't even waste your time. See more Shaun E 07/15/2024 Tried 3 times to watch this but I just can't do it to myself. Awful show, terrible acting, boring story, unlikable characters. Do yourself a favour and just watch vikings, 1000x better See more Read all reviews
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Gerard Kearns

Halig

Alexander Dreymon

Uhtred of Bebbanburg

Matthew Macfadyen

Lord Uhtred

David Dawson

King Alfred

Ian Hart

Beocca

Emily Cox

Brida

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 10, 2015 Uhtred's scheming uncle claims his lands; Aelfric becomes a puppet-lord for the Danes; Uhtred is captured by his father's killers. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2015 Episode 2 Uhtred and Brida are fugitives, running from Aelfric; Uhtred pleads his innocence to a Viking warlord, but he is not believed. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2015 Uhtred wins the protection of Alfred, but his commitment to the new king spells trouble. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2015 King Alfred makes a tactical play that keeps Uhtred close at heel, but Uhtred realizes the ruse; a battle looms over Wessex. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 2015 Uhtred volunteers for a stealth mission to outflank the Danes and destroy their ships, but is challenged to a fight with Ubba. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2015 Uhtred and Leofric lead a raiding party into Cornwall; the party become mercenaries; Uhtred attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2015 As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match; the Danes launch an invasion on Wessex. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 2015 A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies. Details

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The Last Kingdom — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Stephen Butchard
Network
BBC America
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 10, 2015
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