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The Last Kingdom: Remaining Episodes of The Last Kingdom   Season 1, Ep 0

Uhtred son of Uhtred continues in the service of Alfred, King of Wessex, and finds himself at odds with the kingdom's Saxon and Christian customs, both which stand in the way of reclaiming his birthright. Meanwhile, the menace of the Danes looms beyond the horizon, along with the fate of England. [more inside]
posted by Atreides on Nov 25, 2015 - 32 comments

The Last Kingdom: Episode Four  Show Only   Season 1, Ep 4

To further his claim to the title of Ealdorman, Uhtred marries a wife selected for him by King Alfred, unaware of why his bride had been previously shunned by suitors. After the Danes invade and take a Wessex fortress, Alfred exchanges hostages, Uhtred among them, in another deal to bide time until he can properly deal with those who threaten the future of England.
posted by Atreides on Nov 2, 2015 - 1 comment

The Last Kingdom: Episode 3  Show Only   Season 1, Ep 3

Uhtred finally wins the support (nominal) of Alfred, but he soon learns that it will come at a price. The Danes make a move on Wessex which leads to a confrontation between Alfred and Ubba at the negotiation table.
posted by Atreides on Nov 2, 2015 - 1 comment

The Last Kingdom: Episode 2  Show Only   Season 1, Ep 2

Uhtred and Brida seek to report to Ubba the truth of what happened to Ragnar and Ragnar's family, and find themselves contending with a lie by the murders' perpetrators. In Wessex, King Æthelred concerns himself on how to handle the Viking menace, while his brother, Alfred considers the fate of the idea of England. Elsewhere, the Kingdom of East Anglia succumbs to the Vikings and Edmund becomes a Martyr.
posted by Atreides on Oct 19, 2015 - 3 comments

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