Overview
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
S01E01 Episode 1
October 10, 2015 7.8 59 min
Abducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.
S01E02 Episode 2
October 17, 2015 8.0 59 min
Caught between his scheming uncle Ælfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.
S01E03 Episode 3
October 24, 2015 7.6 59 min
Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.
S01E04 Episode 4
October 31, 2015 7.8 57 min
King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.
S01E05 Episode 5
November 7, 2015 8.4 59 min
Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.
S01E06 Episode 6
November 14, 2015 8.5 59 min
Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.
S01E07 Episode 7
November 21, 2015 8.5 59 min
As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.
S01E08 Episode 8
November 28, 2015 8.7 59 min
A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.