The Last Kingdom is a British historical drama series created and written by Stephen Butchard, based on Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling series of historical novels, The Saxon Stories. It’s a TV series that follows the fortunes of Saxon hero Uhtred of Bebbanburg as he comes into conflict with his Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon adversaries as he strives to reclaim his ancestral lands.

The first season premiered on the BBC One in October 2015 and the second season premiered in March 2017. The series has three seasons aired thus far.

The show is about Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) a Saxon who is adopted by Danes and becomes an important player in the creation of a unified England against invading Danes. The series follows Uhtred as he navigates contentious family and political alliances in his pursuit to reclaim his birthright.

The main cast of The Last Kingdom also stars Ian Hart, Emily Cox, David Dawson, Matthew Macfadyen, Rutger Hauer, and Eva Birthistle. The show’s production design is meticulously authentic and beautiful shot.

The Last Kingdom is a major hit with both audiences and critics alike. It is widely acclaimed for its thrilling, multi-layered story, attention to historical accuracy and amazing performances by the cast. As the series progresses further more characters are introduced, creating a broader and even more exciting canvas.

The show is an entertaining and emotional watch that continues to captivate and revel viewers from the first episode to its most recent installment. The Last Kingdom is action-packed and provides compelling characters that bring the story to life and make for a closer to reality period drama.