For a century, war has raged through the land, between its inhabitants and the Danish invaders. But now a peace has settled with the country nearly united – only Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon), ruling over Northumbria, is yet to pledge his land to the throne. But when King Edward dies, the peace is threatened as his two potential heirs, Aethelstan and Aelfweard, battle to claim the crown. When Uhtred hears that Aethelstan – once his ward and protégé - is to fight, he rides to help him secure victory… but the young prince has fallen under a dark influence, and is not the same boy Uhtred once knew. And when Aethelstan’s actions threatens the life Uhtred has known, Uhtred must decide where his loyalties lie – with the king, or with his homeland .
Meanwhile, a new threat has reached these shores – the Danish Warrior-King Anlaf has arrived, hoping to wreak chaos and use the discord for his own ends. As Aethelstan’s actions make enemies across the British Isles, Anlaf brings the king’s enemies together in a great alliance that threatens the vision of uniting England. And when the alliance comes seeking Uhtred’s help in their plans, Uhtred faces a choice between those he cares for most, and the dream of a united kingdom.
Seven Kings Must Die is the feature length conclusion to The Last Kingdom.
STARRING: Alexander Dreymon, Harry Gilby, Mark Rowley, Arnas Fedaravicius, Cavan Clerkin, James Northcote, Laurie Davidson, Elaine Cassidy, Ross Anderson, Ilona Chevakova, Jacob Dudman, Rod Hallett, Ewan Horrocks, Steffan Rhodri
WRITER: Martha Hillier
DIRECTOR: Ed Bazalgette
PRODUCERS: Gareth Neame, Nigel Marchant, Mat Chaplin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Alexander Dreymon, Martha Hillier
Seven Kings Must Die is a Carnival Films production for Netflix