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The Last Kingdom
England is born
2015·5 Seasons·46 Episodes·★ 8.3
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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Does this fit your time and taste?
The Last Kingdom follows Uhtred through a world where personal identity and political allegiance rarely line up cleanly. The series keeps its historical conflicts moving, but its strongest thread is the struggle between the place someone was raised, the people they owe loyalty to, and the future they want for themselves.
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Who it is for
A strong fit for viewers who enjoy historical action, shifting alliances, character-driven adventure, and long-running stories about loyalty and belonging.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 5 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
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Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Track Uhtred's competing loyalties from the beginning; understanding where he feels he belongs makes the political choices easier to read.
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
8 episodes
2015
Season 2
8 episodes
2017
Season 3
10 episodes
2018
Season 4
10 episodes
2020
Season 5
10 episodes
2022
Cast
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