The first episode of The Last Kingdom, a British historical fiction television series based on Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories novels, premiered on BBC Two in the UK.
Netflix acquired the international distribution rights for The Last Kingdom after its initial airing on the BBC, making the series globally available and boosting its popularity.
The third season of The Last Kingdom was released exclusively on Netflix, marking a shift to streaming platform distribution.
The fifth season of The Last Kingdom was released on Netflix, concluding the TV adaptation of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Stories.
Netflix announced and released a feature film continuation titled The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die, following the conclusion of the TV series.