Introduction
The Last Kingdom is a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Stories series of novels. It premiered in 2015 on BBC America, BBC Two and later in 2018 on Netflix.
As Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred – born a Saxon but raised by Vikings – seeks to claim his ancestral birthright.




Outline
When Uhtred commits a serious crime Alfred turns events to his advantage but is outraged when Uhtred retaliates with an act of violence. Uhtred must embark on a voyage and Skade’s power takes hold – has he passed a place of no return?
The Last Kingdom Series
You can find a full index and overview of The Last Kingdom here.
Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 19 November 2018.
- Rating: 18.
- Running Time: 60 minutes.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.