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      Season 1 – The Last Kingdom

      2015 History Drama List
      87% Tomatometer 31 Reviews 93% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings As a child, Uhtred witnessed his father being killed and the Saxon army defeated by invading troops. Danish warlord Earl Ragnar captured Uhtred and raised him in a Danish camp alongside fellow captive Brida, a sharp-tongued girl. Years later, Uhtred is a valiant warrior who is dealt another tragic blow when his home is deliberately set on fire, killing his surrogate family, including Ragnar. Now exiled -- alone except for Brida by his side -- he vows to avenge Ragnar's death and reclaim his homeland. But, he must choose between his birth country and the people who raised him. If he is going to help birth a new nation and ultimately recapture his ancestral land he must walk dangerous path between both sides. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      The Last Kingdom fuses beautiful cinematography and magnificent action sequences to create highly gratifying historical drama.

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      Rachel Cooke New Statesman I'm already in the thrall of this somewhat peculiar series. Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) This should brighten up the long, Thrones-less winter. Oct 26, 2015 Full Review Sean O'Grady Independent (UK) So far The Last Kingdom is, well, a bit of a flying turd. Oct 23, 2015 Full Review David Stephenson Daily Express (UK) People who like large swords but little plot will enjoy this hairy fare. Apr 2, 2019 Full Review James Walton The Spectator The series has been described in advance as the BBC's answer to Game of Thrones. Yet, apart perhaps from the level of the violence, the programme's real roots seem to belong to less sophisticated (and less expensive) shows. Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Louisa Mellor Den of Geek Overall though, thumbs up to a promising, bloody start. Apr 2, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Tristan C Watched from start to finish and loved every second. It's just the right amount of everything. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/24 Full Review KEATH W So far I like this show better than Vikings, and I quite appreciated the latter. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/02/23 Full Review RLeet D The Vikings never won a war, bullshit Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/22/23 Full Review Lisa M A must watch tv series, the acting, sets and more importantly the story telling were exceptional. Loved the unexpected arc of the main characters and demise of others. Best series I have seen since Peaky blinders. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/23 Full Review Claude J The best epic I have ever seen. It deserves recognition as best historical series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/23 Full Review cal b Very well made. Good watch with mates. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Episode 1 Aired Oct 10, 2015 Uhtred's scheming uncle claims his lands; Aelfric becomes a puppet-lord for the Danes; Uhtred is captured by his father's killers. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2015 Episode 2 Uhtred and Brida are fugitives, running from Aelfric; Uhtred pleads his innocence to a Viking warlord, but he is not believed. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2015 Uhtred wins the protection of Alfred, but his commitment to the new king spells trouble. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2015 King Alfred makes a tactical play that keeps Uhtred close at heel, but Uhtred realizes the ruse; a battle looms over Wessex. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 2015 Uhtred volunteers for a stealth mission to outflank the Danes and destroy their ships, but is challenged to a fight with Ubba. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2015 Uhtred and Leofric lead a raiding party into Cornwall; the party become mercenaries; Uhtred attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2015 As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match; the Danes launch an invasion on Wessex. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 2015 A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies. Details

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      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Stephen Butchard
      Network
      BBC America
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English (United Kingdom)
      Release Date
      Oct 10, 2015
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