The Last Kingdom is a British TV series that is based on the novel titled The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. It first started its broadcast on BBC America and BBC Two in 2015 for season 1 and season 2. Later, in 2018, it was also seen on Netflix, starting from season 3. Overall, the series has received a positive response.
Genre
Historical drama
First Episode Date
October 10, 2015
Running Time
58–59 minutes
Original Network
BBC Two (UK) (Seasons 1-2)
Netflix (Season 3 onwards)
Production Locations
Hungary, Wales
Cast
- Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg
- David Dawson as King Alfred
- Tobias Santelmann as Ragnar the Younger
- Emily Cox as Brida
- Adrian Bower as Leofric
- Thomas W. Gabrielsson as Guthrum
- Simon Kunz as Odda the Elder
- Harry McEntire as Aethelwold
- Rune Temte as Ubba
- Charlie Murphy as Queen Iseult
- Richard Rankin as Father Hrothweard
- Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Uhtred
- Joseph Millson as Aelfric
- Brian Vernel as Odda the Younger
- Amy Wren as Mildrith
- Ian Hart as Beocca
- Eliza Butterworth as Aelswith, Alfred’s wife and Queen of England
- Thure Lindhardt as Guthred
- Eva Birthistle as Hild, a nun and one of Uhtred’s most trusted allies
- Gerard Kearns as Halig, and many more.
