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The Last Kingdom

The Last Kingdom

England is born

20158.25 Seasons46 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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 Martha Hillier
Written by Bernard Cornwell
Produced by Helen Ostler, Mat Chaplin, Howard Ellis
NetworksNetflixBBC Two

Top Cast

Alexander Dreymon

Alexander Dreymon

Uhtred of Bebbanburg

Eliza Butterworth

Eliza Butterworth

Aelswith

Mark Rowley

Mark Rowley

Finan

Ruby Hartley

Ruby Hartley

Stiorra

James Northcote

James Northcote

Aldhelm

Arnas Fedaravičius

Arnas Fedaravičius

Sihtric

Harry Gilby

Harry Gilby

Aethelstan

Timothy Innes

Timothy Innes

King Edward

Stefanie Martini

Stefanie Martini

Eadith

Phia Saban

Phia Saban

Aelfwynn

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookvikings (norsemen)royaltyhistorical fictionkinghistoricalhistorical dramacostume dramasaxonsnorthumbria9th centurydarkgrittyperiod piecesword and sandalactionadventureviolentmiddle ages

About The Last Kingdom

The Last Kingdom is a action & adventure, drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of based on novel or book, vikings (norsemen), royalty, historical fiction, king, historical. Created by Martha Hillier, it stars Alexander Dreymon, Eliza Butterworth, Mark Rowley. 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.

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