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.
The second season of The Last Kingdom was released on BBC Two, continuing the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg amid Viking invasions and political intrigue in England.
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.
Season 4 of The Last Kingdom was released on Netflix, continuing the story with new characters and historical events.
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.
Uhtred of Bebbanburg is born into a noble Saxon family and grows up in Northumbria.
Danish Vikings attack Bebbanburg, killing Uhtred's father and capturing Uhtred as a child.
Uhtred is raised by the Danish warlord Ragnar, learning the ways of the Danes and becoming a fierce warrior.
Uhtred fights alongside the Saxons against the Danes but swears loyalty to Alfred and Wessex.
Uhtred faces internal struggles between his pagan upbringing and his Saxon Christian identity.
Uhtred makes several attempts to reclaim his ancestral home from his uncle Ælfric.
Uhtred becomes a trusted ally of King Alfred the Great and fights to unite England.
King Alfred dies, and his son Edward succeeds him as ruler of Wessex.
Uhtred defends Wessex and eventually Northumbria against renewed Viking invasions.
In the later events, Uhtred finally retakes Bebbanburg from his uncle and asserts his birthright.
