The historical action series The Last Kingdom is adapted from the novel series The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell. The film follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon warrior raised by Danes, on a journey to reclaim his homeland and discover his true identity amid the turmoil of medieval England.
Official Finale: Seven Kings Must Die
After five seasons spanning from 2015 to 2022, Netflix released a two-hour special called Seven Kings Must Die on April 14, 2023.
This film is not season 6, but the official conclusion of the series.
It picks up after the events of season 5, when King Edward dies and the kingdoms of England are at war over the throne. Uhtred is once again caught in the middle of major conflicts, with the question: who will unite England?
Sharing from Alexander Dreymon (as Uhtred)
In interviews promoting Seven Kings Must Die, Alexander Dreymon (who plays Uhtred) described returning to the iconic role as an experience:
“It’s both sweet and bitter. It’s a big chapter in my life, but I think it’s the right time to say goodbye.”
He confirmed that he has no plans to play Uhtred again in the future, and did not mention any follow-up projects related to the character.
❗️Conclusion
Seven Kings Must Die is the official conclusion of The Last Kingdom series.
There has been no confirmation of a sequel like Return to Bebbanburg.
All information about the sequel is currently rumored, fan fiction, or fan videos, not from Netflix or the official production team.
