The year is 872, and many of the separate kingdoms of what we now know as
England have fallen to the invading Danes, leaving the great kingdom of Wessex
standing alone and defiant under the command of King Alfred. Against this
turbulent backdrop lives our hero, Uhtred.
Born the son of a Saxon nobleman, he is captured by the Danes and raised as
one of their own. Forced to choose between the country of his birth and the
people of his upbringing, his loyalties are ever tested.
What is he? Saxon or Dane?
On a quest to reclaim his birthright, Uhtred must tread a dangerous path
between both sides if he is to play his part in the birth of a new nation and,
ultimately, recapture his ancestral lands.
Reviews
“This should brighten up the long, Thrones-less winter.” –
Daily Telegraph
“With high production values, strong writing, and compelling
characters, The Last Kingdom rivals some of the best and bloodiest epics on
TV – a good thing, considering it's a pretty crowded race.” –
Common Sense Media
“The Last Kingdom, remarkably, already feels lived in, the focus on
character motivation and thematic depth making sure that the show is more than
just an excuse to watch Vikings and Englishmen rip each other
apart.” – AV Club