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The Last Kingdom
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.
- Created by:
- Stephen Butchard
- Cast:
- Alexander Dreymon, Eliza Butterworth, Mark Rowley, Ruby Hartley
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- Netflix, BBC Two
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.0Episode 1
2022-03-09 · 54mIll omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.3Episode 2
2022-03-09 · 56mA betrayal at Eoferwic sends Sigtryggr in search of aid, while Uhtred begs Aethelflaed for military support she cannot give. Edward meets a new ally.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Episode 3
2022-03-09 · 54mIn the aftermath of the tragic battle for Eoferwic, Sigtryggr is forced to make a painful choice. Edward learns of Aethelhelm's intrigues in Mercia.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.2Episode 4
2022-03-09 · 54mRivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.3Episode 5
2022-03-09 · 57mAethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.1Episode 6
2022-03-09 · 53mThe forces of Edward and Sigtryggr march toward battle as Uhtred races to reveal the truth of Aethelhelm's scheming and avert a ruinous war.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.7Episode 7
2022-03-09 · 56mEdward offers a role to Stiorra that would restore her to power. Aethelhelm meets with a Saxon enemy. Uhtred has a long-overdue reckoning with Brida.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.2Episode 8
2022-03-09 · 54mUpon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.3Episode 9
2022-03-09 · 55mEdward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Episode 10
2022-03-09 · 56mArmies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England — and Uhtred's hope of securing his family's future.
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Alexander Dreymon
Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Eliza Butterworth
Aelswith
Mark Rowley
Finan
Ruby Hartley
Stiorra
James Northcote
Aldhelm
Arnas Fedaravičius
Sihtric
Harry Gilby
Aethelstan
Timothy Innes
King Edward
Stefanie Martini
Eadith
Phia Saban
Aelfwynn
