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.
Episode 1 7.5
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: His health failing and fearing for his legacy, Alfred sends Uhtred to confront a new threat: fierce Danish warrior Bloodhair and his sorceress, Skade.
Episode 2 8.4
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Falling afoul of Alfred, Uhtred flees north to his brother, Ragnar. His eye on the throne, Aethelwold begins assembling an alliance to strike Wessex.
Episode 3 8.3
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Bloodhair and Aethelwold try to coax Uhtred into their alliance against Alfred. Fearing for her life, Aethelflaed turns to Father Beocca for aid.
Episode 4 8.1
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Uhtred turns his attention to Aethelflaed's plight. Alfred forces Edward to face his duty. Ragnar's army marches but traitors emerge from within.
Episode 5 8.4
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: A deadly betrayal threatens to splinter Ragnar's army. Uhtred forms a cunning battle plan and finds an unexpected ally in young Edward.
Episode 6 7.8
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Edward makes a kingly decision. Alfred lays plans for his son's future reign. Aethelwold faces a treacherous task. Uhtred and Brida search out a seer.
Episode 7 8.0
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: A message from Uhtred and the machinations of Skade exploit divisions among the Danes. His health failing, Alfred wrestles with Aethelwold's fate.
Episode 8 8.3
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Uhtred risks returning to Wessex to fulfill his vow to Brida. As the royal wedding approaches, Aethelwold spreads discord from the shadows.
Episode 9 8.8
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: At the end of his days, Alfred takes Uhtred into his confidence about his plans for Edward's uncertain future, but Aelswith charts a different course.
Episode 10 8.9
Air date: 2018-11-19
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: As a climactic battle with the Danes draws near, untested Edward faces dire decisions about the fates of Uhtred, Wessex -- and England.