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
Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred’s party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions between Edward and the Mercians rise.
The Last Kingdom Series
You can find a full index and overview of The Last Kingdom here.
Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 26 April 2020.
- Rating: 18.
- Running Time: 60 minutes.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.