The Last Kingdom (2015)

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.

Action & Adventure Drama War & Politics based on novel or book vikings (norsemen)royalty historical fiction king historical historical drama costume drama saxons northumbria 9th century darkNetflix, BBC Two

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Classical in form, earnest, epic and grave.

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Alexander DreymonUhtred of Bebbanburg
Eliza ButterworthAelswith
Mark RowleyFinan
Ruby HartleyStiorra
James NorthcoteAldhelm
Arnas FedaravičiusSihtric
Harry GilbyAethelstan
Timothy InnesKing Edward
Stefanie MartiniEadith
Phia SabanAelfwynn

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Season 18 eps · 2015
Season 28 eps · 2017
Season 310 eps · 2018
Season 410 eps · 2020
Season 510 eps · 2022

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