The Last Kingdom is a historical thriller set in the late 9th century, during the reign of Alfred the Great. The show follows the story of Uhtred, a young man who was born into slavery but raised as a warrior by Alfred. When his homeland is invaded, Uhtred must choose between his birthright and the country that has taken him in.Â
The series stars Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred, Jamie Campbell Bower as Tewdric and David Dawson as Alfred. In addition, Mark Gatiss plays Jarl Oscyld, an experienced warrior who becomes a trusted advisor to Uhtred, while Andrew Buchan stars as Godwine; a nobleman whose betrayal sets off the events of the first season.
Do you know about the release date of The Last Kingdom Series:
This series will be released on 9 March 2022. Also the series has been rated 8.0 on IMDb and you can also read the top reviews. The last kingdom is 8 episodes long. Season 1 has been brought to you by the Production companies of BBC and Carnival Films, while (UK) Channel 4 is broadcasting it. You can watch The Last Kingdom: Season 1 on Demand, Amazon Video, Sling TV, Hulu or Netflix. you can also buy it on Google Play Store by using an Android Smartphone, Computer, or Tablet.
Here is the plot of The Last Kingdom Series discussed:
The plot of the first season follows the story of Uhtred, a Saxon slave who was raised as a warrior by Alfred the Great. When his homeland is invaded, Uhtred must choose between his birthright and the country that has taken him in. The Last Kingdom Season 1 has 8 Episodes and its running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The release date of Season 2 is yet to be announced but we will update you as soon as possible about it.
The Name of Cast & Characters of The Last Kingdom Series:
- Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Uhtred.
- Rutger Hauer as Ravn.
- Peter Gantzler as Earl Ragnar.
- Tom Taylor as Young Uhtred.
- Henning Valin Jakobsen as Storri.
What inspired the director to write the series about The Last Kingdom?
The series is inspired by a series of novels entitled “The Saxon Stories” written by Bernard Cornwell. The series of books will be the inspiration for The Last Kingdom Series. The First half of the series will be based on the character of Uhtred, while the second half will be based on the characters of Alfred and his son Edward.
Who plays Uhtred in The Last Kingdom?
The series is made by BBC and it is produced by Carnival Films. The role of Olaf, Uhtred’s father, was played by Rutger Hauer who is known for playing in such movies as Blade Runner (Rutger Hauer). Jamie Campbell Bower will take on the role of Odd hair Othrud, while Nick Moran plays High King Alfred while David Dawson will play Earl Ragnar.
What is the first episode of The Last Kingdom Series about?
The first episode of the series is about how Uhtred is captured and sold into slavery, but escapes with Ragnar in a Danish raid on his home village, killing the man who enslaved him, who beat him badly prior to this. The episode also shows Uhtred being taken in by Alfred and his wife who raise him. It depicts how Uhtred became the most fearless fighter of Wessex.
What is the first season of The Last Kingdom about?
The first season is about the journey of Uhtred’s life. It will be shown how he handled such situations, which will depict his true fighting skills and abilities. It will also tell us how he helps Alfred to defeat the Danes and take back his land, which had been taken by them over years and you can watch it on Netflix, Amazon Streaming Video or Sling TV and Hulu with an internet connection.
How did the director come up with the characters and storyline for the series?
The script was written by Nick Braham who had also written the TV series, “The Last Kingdom”, which was based on a trilogy of novels by Bernard Cornwell. The series was made and produced by BBC in partnership with Carnival Films under his executive producer Carnival Films, while director of the series is Hardi Olafsson.
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Season 5 lands on our shores on March 9th. Are you ready? #TLK5 #TheLastKingdom pic.twitter.com/jX5q410urF— The Last Kingdom (@TheLastKingdom) February 9, 2022
How did the director come up with the name of your new show?
Writer Nick Braham and BBC decided to use this name because it is an English translation of an Old Norse word that means kingdom and in Latin it means wife. So, it was an obvious choice for them to choose for their new historical series. The story focuses on Uhtred, an outlawed Saxon warrior whose father is killed and whose home is seized. Uhtred must choose how to respond to these events, by becoming a loyal ally of the new King Alfred or remaining the enemy of his old homeland.
