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.
Oct 10, 2015 |
1. Episode 1Abducted 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. |
Oct 17, 2015 |
2. Episode 2Caught 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. |
Oct 24, 2015 |
3. Episode 3Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida. |
Oct 31, 2015 |
4. Episode 4King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex. |
Nov 07, 2015 |
5. Episode 5Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex. |
Nov 14, 2015 |
6. Episode 6Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen. |
Nov 21, 2015 |
7. Episode 7As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex. |
Nov 28, 2015 |
8. Episode 8A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies. |