Years have passed since the events of the last season, and 9th century King Edward (
Timothy Innes) is still forging ahead with his ambitions to unite the Saxon Kingdoms to fulfill his late father’s dream. Although a long-
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Alexander Dreymon returns as brave Uhtred
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standing peace between Danes and Saxons now exists, that harmony is under threat. Not only by a new Danish invasion but a Saxon rebellion. Uhtred (
Alexander Dreymon) has been entrusted with protecting Edward’s
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Finan is always there next to his master and friend Uhtred
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illegitimate son, the future King of England, Aethelstan. But the treacherous Lord Aethelhelm (
Adrian Schiller) has ambitions for his grandson Aelfweard, Edward’s other son, to rule. We follow Uhtred as he faces his greatest enemies, and suffers immeasurable loss, on his quest towards
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Millie Brady's character might die in the final season
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fulfilling his destiny. Meanwhile, Edward treads a fine line between peace-keeper and authoritarian as he battles to bring together the fractured Kingdoms of the land. In a surprising twist of fate, Uhtred discovers that the
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Brida is now the leader of the Saxon armies crazy with revenge
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quest to unite England may well be linked to his own personal destiny.
Eliza Butterworth returns as the queen mother,
Arnas Fedaravicius and
Mark Rowley as Uhtred's knights Sihtric and Finan,
Ewan Mitchell as Osfert, with
Emily Cox as evil Brida who is now the leader of the enemy armies.
