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The Last Kingdom Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch The Last Kingdom in order

Last updated: August 7 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

The Last Kingdom mixes war, politics, and personal destiny into a sweeping historical saga about Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Because the story concludes with a follow-up film, the correct watch order is especially important.

Based on Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Stories novels, The Last Kingdom follows Uhtred as he is pulled between Saxon birthright and Danish upbringing during the formation of England. Across five seasons, the series steadily grows in scale while keeping its focus on loyalty, revenge, and survival. The final chapter arrives in movie form, which means first-time viewers need a clear order so the ending actually lands with the weight it deserves.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order is the best and simplest way to watch because the series tells one long arc across five seasons before wrapping up with its concluding film.

  1. The Last Kingdom – Season 1 (2015)
  2. The Last Kingdom – Season 2 (2017)
  3. The Last Kingdom – Season 3 (2018)
  4. The Last Kingdom – Season 4 (2020)
  5. The Last Kingdom – Season 5 (2022)
  6. Seven Kings Must Die (2023)

There is no alternative chronology to sort through. The only common point of confusion is the movie, which should always be saved for after all five seasons.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Story chronology matches release order exactly, moving from Uhtred's early struggles through the endgame of the kingdoms and then into Seven Kings Must Die as the final chapter.

  1. The Last Kingdom – Season 1 (2015)
  2. The Last Kingdom – Season 2 (2017)
  3. The Last Kingdom – Season 3 (2018)
  4. The Last Kingdom – Season 4 (2020)
  5. The Last Kingdom – Season 5 (2022)
  6. Seven Kings Must Die (2023)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Choose release order and commit to the full ride if the premise grabs you. The Last Kingdom is at its best when you experience Uhtred's long personal journey step by step, watching allies change, kingdoms fall, and old loyalties resurface over time. Do not jump to the movie early, because it functions as an ending rather than an introduction. For first-time viewers, Season 1 through Season 5 and then the film is the only order that truly makes sense.

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