1 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:20,360 SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE 2 00:01:17,400 --> 00:01:19,440 BASED ON A NOVEL BY BERNARD CORNWELL 3 00:01:53,080 --> 00:01:56,720 For a century chaos reigned in our lands. 4 00:01:58,200 --> 00:02:00,720 The Saxons fought against the Danians. 5 00:02:01,360 --> 00:02:04,680 Everyone wanted a royal crown. 6 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:14,200 My lord Uhtred, son of Uhtred, Saxon by birth, raised by Danians, 7 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:16,680 brought about a fragile peace. 8 00:02:19,840 --> 00:02:22,280 But when King Edward's health failed, 9 00:02:23,160 --> 00:02:24,160 trouble has come. 10 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:33,920 Most of the country was sworn to the Saxons, 11 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:37,240 but not Northumbria, Uhtred's land. 12 00:02:38,640 --> 00:02:41,320 The enemies wanted to take advantage of this. 13 00:03:00,600 --> 00:03:04,600 DERWENT RIVER WESTERN NORTUMBRIA 14 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:06,840 Wolf! 15 00:03:08,280 --> 00:03:10,320 Wolf! 16 00:03:13,280 --> 00:03:14,560 Destroy the settlement. 17 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:16,720 Leave no traces. 18 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:36,240 Anlaf, we have a spy. 19 00:03:45,920 --> 00:03:47,560 Admire my child. 20 00:03:47,640 --> 00:03:49,280 This is Anlaf's daughter. 21 00:03:50,360 --> 00:03:51,440 Clown outfit. 22 00:03:51,520 --> 00:03:55,840 In the local fashion, father. Hiding among them, I must… 23 00:03:55,920 --> 00:03:57,600 King Edward died? 24 00:03:57,680 --> 00:03:58,720 Not yet. 25 00:03:58,800 --> 00:04:01,920 - But soon he will breathe his last. - Just in time. 26 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:06,080 After the king's death Saxons always turn against each other. 27 00:04:06,160 --> 00:04:08,440 Pass this on to the kings who are hostile to them. 28 00:04:08,520 --> 00:04:12,040 Tell them I came from Ireland and I'm looking for allies. 29 00:04:12,120 --> 00:04:13,880 Go back to Winchester. 30 00:04:13,960 --> 00:04:14,960 Wait. 31 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:17,240 Play with them. 32 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:22,840 Wreak havoc. 33 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:31,480 WINCHESTER KINGDOM OF WESSEX 34 00:04:41,120 --> 00:04:42,080 Not a step further! 35 00:04:44,320 --> 00:04:45,440 Find the queen! 36 00:04:51,240 --> 00:04:52,240 Lady Eadgifu, 37 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:57,480 the traitor Aelfweard sent men for you and Prince Edmund. 38 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:04,440 I won't be a hostage. 39 00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:07,360 - Will we defeat them? -Not without Aethelstan. 40 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:08,760 My guard… 41 00:05:08,840 --> 00:05:11,360 New factions are already forming. 42 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:13,200 We don't know who supports us. 43 00:05:14,120 --> 00:05:16,200 Let us escape with your son while there is still time. 44 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:21,480 I won't forget this. 45 00:05:22,240 --> 00:05:24,480 And Aethelstan for abandoning us. 46 00:05:24,560 --> 00:05:26,360 Damn him. 47 00:05:27,680 --> 00:05:29,200 We're leaving, Edmund. 48 00:05:29,720 --> 00:05:30,800 Where's the queen? 49 00:05:30,880 --> 00:05:32,320 Look for her! 50 00:05:33,760 --> 00:05:35,480 - Mother, what...? - Silence. 51 00:05:37,960 --> 00:05:39,000 Stop. 52 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:43,120 - Pyrlig. - We received the news. 53 00:05:43,200 --> 00:05:45,840 Aethelstan goes on pilgrimage for his father. 54 00:05:45,920 --> 00:05:49,800 Inform him of the king's death. Then pass it on my behalf. 55 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:51,680 He swore to protect us. 56 00:05:51,760 --> 00:05:53,080 We don't have time. 57 00:05:57,200 --> 00:05:58,280 Where will you go? 58 00:05:58,920 --> 00:06:00,760 - To Uhtred. - That pagan? 59 00:06:00,840 --> 00:06:02,080 - There they are! - Quick! 60 00:06:08,080 --> 00:06:09,920 Uhtred betrayed my husband. 61 00:06:11,080 --> 00:06:12,240 Do we act wisely? 62 00:06:12,320 --> 00:06:15,400 Uhtred was like a father to Aethelstan. You can trust him. 63 00:06:15,480 --> 00:06:17,080 To the last kingdom. 64 00:06:26,640 --> 00:06:29,560 BAMBURGH KINGDOM OF NORTHUMBRIA 65 00:06:34,960 --> 00:06:38,600 He stood before the army and said, "Fire the arrows!" 66 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:40,840 and then an arrow pierced his head. 67 00:06:43,520 --> 00:06:45,080 It was something. 68 00:06:45,160 --> 00:06:48,440 Battles for this fortress I won't soon forget either. 69 00:06:48,520 --> 00:06:52,680 - Both battles. - That Knut was a dick! 70 00:06:52,760 --> 00:06:55,840 And the one who murdered horses? He had a killer army. 71 00:06:55,920 --> 00:06:57,640 - What do they call him? - Blood-haired. 72 00:06:57,720 --> 00:07:00,600 Exactly. And that woman? She was casting curses. 73 00:07:00,680 --> 00:07:04,800 - Don't remind me. Skade. - A mad wench. 74 00:07:05,320 --> 00:07:08,880 She also considered herself sighted. She ended badly. 75 00:07:08,960 --> 00:07:13,160 I tell you, my dream is a prophecy. It was repeated three times. 76 00:07:13,240 --> 00:07:16,880 - What were you dreaming about, Ingrith? - Don't encourage her, sir. 77 00:07:16,960 --> 00:07:19,920 Listen to me. “Seven kings must die. 78 00:07:20,600 --> 00:07:21,920 -And…” - Ingrith! 79 00:07:30,760 --> 00:07:32,600 Arise, the queen is coming! 80 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:39,360 Queen of Eadgif. 81 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:42,520 And the noble Lord Aldhelm. 82 00:07:46,960 --> 00:07:48,800 What brings you north? 83 00:07:50,760 --> 00:07:53,360 I am looking for shelter for myself and my son. 84 00:07:56,440 --> 00:07:59,400 Edward, the rightful king of these lands, has died. 85 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:07,800 This makes me sad. 86 00:08:09,560 --> 00:08:11,080 I was hoping for reconciliation. 87 00:08:11,160 --> 00:08:14,440 - One died. Six more. - I don't like it. 88 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:17,920 Northumbria recognizes the new king, Aethelstan. 89 00:08:19,080 --> 00:08:21,200 Don't assume he will be king. 90 00:08:23,360 --> 00:08:26,480 -Who supports Aelfweard? - Ealdormen of Wessex. 91 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:29,800 -They still call Aethelstan a bastard? - Yes. 92 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:32,320 Aelfweard enjoys the riches of Wiltunscir. 93 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:36,120 Our spies report that he is recruiting mercenaries. 94 00:08:36,760 --> 00:08:40,440 We will go there and capture him, before he gathers his strength. 95 00:08:41,080 --> 00:08:43,200 We'd rather you protect us. 96 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:46,960 I'll buy Aethelstan time to return to Winchester and be crowned. 97 00:08:47,040 --> 00:08:48,400 We will avoid a clash. 98 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:50,400 I swore to protect Aethelstan... 99 00:08:50,480 --> 00:08:52,240 You always keep your word. 100 00:08:52,880 --> 00:08:56,360 And yet still you did not give the promised lands to the king. 101 00:08:57,520 --> 00:09:00,440 Your husband showed hostility towards the Danes. 102 00:09:00,520 --> 00:09:03,320 He was unfit to unite England. 103 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:06,240 Otherwise England would be united. 104 00:09:06,320 --> 00:09:08,240 Things may be different now. 105 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:11,040 Aethelstan may fulfill the hopes of the Saxons. 106 00:09:11,120 --> 00:09:12,480 If he swears… 107 00:09:12,560 --> 00:09:15,360 My oath of allegiance stands. 108 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:22,720 If Aelfweard pays mercenaries, he will seek people from all sides. 109 00:09:24,240 --> 00:09:26,120 Will we be able to stage an ambush? 110 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:28,200 For Aethelstan? Yes. 111 00:09:28,840 --> 00:09:31,360 - If this one doesn't fall asleep. - I fell asleep once! 112 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:34,920 Wouldn't it be better to send younger warriors? 113 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:38,120 I heard that recently you mainly feast and hunt. 114 00:09:38,200 --> 00:09:41,640 I won't send youngsters on a mission, which I myself vowed to fulfill. 115 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:01,680 Come on, you little… 116 00:10:02,320 --> 00:10:03,600 Come on! 117 00:10:06,320 --> 00:10:08,400 Osbert! What news from the borders? 118 00:10:08,480 --> 00:10:09,960 Scots don't have fun? 119 00:10:10,040 --> 00:10:13,000 There is talk of wolf wars on the River Derwent. 120 00:10:13,080 --> 00:10:15,680 - Wolf warriors? - Why do you need a sword? 121 00:10:15,760 --> 00:10:18,240 We're going to protect Aethelstan from his brother. 122 00:10:18,320 --> 00:10:19,240 I'll go with you. 123 00:10:19,320 --> 00:10:20,840 I have to share your battles. 124 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:24,600 - Protect your heritage here. - Should I wait idly for them? 125 00:10:24,680 --> 00:10:28,880 Then train your horses and show the boy how to defend himself. 126 00:10:28,960 --> 00:10:31,520 Nobody likes it third son of the dead king. 127 00:10:34,240 --> 00:10:35,080 Father. 128 00:10:36,760 --> 00:10:40,760 - Will you give Aethelstan our lands? - I have to keep my word. 129 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:43,920 Subjects don't want to lose pagan lord. 130 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:49,400 I've got you! 131 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:51,920 Have you seen the damn thing? 132 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:54,320 - Ready? - He complains about the saddle. 133 00:10:55,000 --> 00:10:57,720 - His rump hurts. - I said the back. 134 00:10:57,800 --> 00:10:58,760 This is for you. 135 00:11:01,120 --> 00:11:03,240 I made them for all of you. 136 00:11:03,320 --> 00:11:07,560 Who sits on the cold ground, may soon be under it. 137 00:11:08,760 --> 00:11:10,840 Another piece of wisdom from our seer. 138 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:12,880 It's nothing. 139 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:14,800 Repeat it. 140 00:11:19,360 --> 00:11:21,120 “Seven kings must die. 141 00:11:21,640 --> 00:11:23,000 -And…” - Ingrith, no. 142 00:11:23,080 --> 00:11:23,920 Go on. 143 00:11:27,040 --> 00:11:28,640 "Your beloved." 144 00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:31,920 I have neither a crown nor a lover. 145 00:11:32,640 --> 00:11:34,560 - It doesn't mean anything. - Sir. 146 00:11:39,640 --> 00:11:41,600 My son will train yours. 147 00:11:43,040 --> 00:11:45,560 And Wassa will be your maid. 148 00:11:45,640 --> 00:11:46,880 Make yourself comfortable. 149 00:11:46,960 --> 00:11:49,480 You must know something about Aethelstan. 150 00:11:51,160 --> 00:11:54,240 He is no longer a carefree boy, whom you raised. 151 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:56,680 He devoted himself to matters of faith. 152 00:11:57,800 --> 00:12:00,480 Oswald's Brotherhood has a great influence on him. 153 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:02,840 I've scared them away before. 154 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:05,880 For some reason I scare monks. 155 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:10,520 Let's put another king on the throne. 156 00:12:35,560 --> 00:12:39,960 GLASTONBURY KINGDOM OF WESSEX 157 00:12:40,480 --> 00:12:42,800 My father? It's impossible. 158 00:12:45,520 --> 00:12:47,680 God was going to give him one last winter. 159 00:12:48,880 --> 00:12:52,520 Lord Aethelstan, Haste to Wessex for the coronation. 160 00:12:53,240 --> 00:12:54,800 Your brother is calling the people together. 161 00:12:55,320 --> 00:12:58,160 Take the throne of Winchester, before he gathers an army. 162 00:12:58,240 --> 00:13:01,560 We will leave when God tells us to, Father Pyrlig. 163 00:13:01,640 --> 00:13:03,760 And that hasn't happened yet. 164 00:13:03,840 --> 00:13:05,480 Come back after you have said your prayers. 165 00:13:24,480 --> 00:13:25,480 Should I leave? 166 00:13:27,320 --> 00:13:28,880 Only Scripture has the answer. 167 00:13:30,280 --> 00:13:31,120 Play. 168 00:13:46,760 --> 00:13:52,400 God has guided you to the Gospel of St. Matthew, verse 157. 169 00:13:56,360 --> 00:14:00,760 “Then Jesus departed from there and he went into the region of Tire and Sidon.” 170 00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:09,440 God wants you to fight. 171 00:14:15,880 --> 00:14:19,720 AYLESBURY KINGDOM OF MERCIAS 172 00:14:29,560 --> 00:14:30,520 Thank you, ma'am. 173 00:14:32,640 --> 00:14:35,040 Be. What do you want? 174 00:14:35,120 --> 00:14:37,440 Someone is looking for warriors here. 175 00:14:38,120 --> 00:14:39,680 And we are looking for money. 176 00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:43,360 Go. 177 00:14:49,960 --> 00:14:51,080 City in ruins. 178 00:14:51,760 --> 00:14:53,840 Edward let it languish. 179 00:14:54,680 --> 00:14:57,160 It's a good thing Aethelflaed didn't live to see this happen. 180 00:15:06,960 --> 00:15:10,160 - The news has spread. -I fought half of them. 181 00:15:10,240 --> 00:15:13,840 - This is not an ordinary draft. - Just preparations for battle. 182 00:15:15,400 --> 00:15:16,920 There is also young Aelfweard. 183 00:15:18,440 --> 00:15:20,160 Ask the soldiers. 184 00:15:33,360 --> 00:15:34,680 Is that amber? 185 00:15:34,760 --> 00:15:36,120 How much do you want for it? 186 00:15:42,720 --> 00:15:43,920 Go back to your mothers. 187 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,400 Edgar! NO. 188 00:15:53,680 --> 00:15:54,600 Wilfrid! 189 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:56,040 Wilfrid! 190 00:15:57,600 --> 00:15:58,680 Are you talking to me? 191 00:15:59,920 --> 00:16:01,880 Sorry. I took you for Wilfrid. 192 00:16:01,960 --> 00:16:03,840 We fought at Tettenhall. 193 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:06,040 At Tettenhall? 194 00:16:07,480 --> 00:16:08,680 My father was there. 195 00:16:10,040 --> 00:16:13,560 -Who are you fighting for now? - For Aelf... Somehow. 196 00:16:13,640 --> 00:16:17,320 - I'm confused by these Saxon names. - For what goes to Wessex. 197 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,080 Haven't you heard? 198 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:24,320 No one will go to Wessex. 199 00:16:25,280 --> 00:16:27,920 Apparently we're supposed to lure Aethelstan here. 200 00:16:31,240 --> 00:16:33,040 Aethelstan is on his way. 201 00:16:33,120 --> 00:16:35,920 He accepted Aelfweard's challenge. 202 00:16:36,440 --> 00:16:37,800 Why? 203 00:16:38,320 --> 00:16:39,960 He is young, he was lured. 204 00:16:40,040 --> 00:16:43,120 They will take him between the gates and people in the mountains. 205 00:16:44,760 --> 00:16:46,880 We'll take control before he gets here. 206 00:16:46,960 --> 00:16:49,280 We can't take the city alone. 207 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:51,640 We don't have to. 208 00:17:17,600 --> 00:17:19,840 Shall we play for money, my friend? 209 00:17:27,840 --> 00:17:31,960 Tie them up and secure the valve. We are waiting for Aethelstan. 210 00:17:33,440 --> 00:17:35,280 If they have a bed, I sleep in it. 211 00:18:08,160 --> 00:18:09,000 It's coming. 212 00:18:09,560 --> 00:18:12,720 Raise the alarm! Soldiers at the south gate! 213 00:18:29,160 --> 00:18:33,120 Don't approach! Aegelesburg belongs to me. 214 00:18:34,080 --> 00:18:36,560 We don't negotiate with bastards. 215 00:18:37,360 --> 00:18:38,920 We do not give in to them. 216 00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:42,080 - You must starve us! - I'm not stupid. 217 00:18:42,720 --> 00:18:44,400 I expected an ambush. 218 00:18:45,080 --> 00:18:48,600 You will wait until your people will they attack our rear? 219 00:18:49,120 --> 00:18:50,960 Show us what's left of them! 220 00:18:58,240 --> 00:19:02,200 Surrender or we will destroy the gate and we will kill your people. 221 00:19:02,280 --> 00:19:03,360 The gates will hold. 222 00:19:03,440 --> 00:19:04,800 We won't give up! 223 00:19:04,880 --> 00:19:06,760 Then we will destroy you! 224 00:19:06,840 --> 00:19:08,160 Get ready. 225 00:19:08,240 --> 00:19:10,880 I am the king! Your mother was a whore! 226 00:19:10,960 --> 00:19:13,840 Everyone knows it! You have no allies! 227 00:19:15,600 --> 00:19:16,840 Lord Aelfweard. 228 00:19:17,400 --> 00:19:19,480 I am Uhtred of Bebbanburg. 229 00:19:19,560 --> 00:19:21,840 You know me for my truthfulness, 230 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:25,800 so for the common good listen to me and surrender. 231 00:19:25,880 --> 00:19:29,520 My men have taken over the gate. You are surrounded. 232 00:19:29,600 --> 00:19:30,480 Give up. 233 00:19:31,320 --> 00:19:33,040 Let's end this peacefully. 234 00:19:35,520 --> 00:19:36,720 Surrender, brother. 235 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:39,880 Then it will all be over. 236 00:19:58,720 --> 00:20:03,040 Forgive me for my mistakes and comfort my mother's relatives. 237 00:20:04,600 --> 00:20:06,400 Tell them about my exile. 238 00:20:07,040 --> 00:20:10,160 And how we fought for our abandoned family. 239 00:20:10,880 --> 00:20:12,960 - For Wessex! - For Wessex! 240 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:17,880 Lord Uhtred, 241 00:20:19,600 --> 00:20:20,800 open the gate. 242 00:20:54,840 --> 00:20:57,040 - NO! - God has chosen me as his successor. 243 00:20:58,080 --> 00:20:59,640 Aethelstan! 244 00:21:11,640 --> 00:21:12,480 Forward! 245 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:15,720 Death to enemies! 246 00:21:25,920 --> 00:21:27,760 Lord, stop this madness! 247 00:21:29,080 --> 00:21:30,080 Enough! 248 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:35,560 Aethelstan! 249 00:21:46,200 --> 00:21:47,640 Take cover! 250 00:21:47,720 --> 00:21:49,000 I give up! NO! 251 00:21:54,960 --> 00:21:56,000 Aethelstan! 252 00:21:57,760 --> 00:21:58,960 Mercy! 253 00:22:00,080 --> 00:22:00,960 NO! 254 00:22:04,400 --> 00:22:06,240 Enough! They give up! 255 00:22:18,200 --> 00:22:19,360 Aethelstan! 256 00:22:21,560 --> 00:22:22,840 Aethelstan! 257 00:22:50,040 --> 00:22:51,800 Help us, lord! 258 00:22:54,400 --> 00:22:55,960 Aethelstan! 259 00:23:03,680 --> 00:23:04,840 Aethelstan! 260 00:23:06,240 --> 00:23:08,480 - Call off your men. - What are you doing here? 261 00:23:08,560 --> 00:23:10,080 I want to stop this! 262 00:23:10,160 --> 00:23:13,160 Your enemy has surrendered. Cancel people. 263 00:23:16,480 --> 00:23:19,040 - Let him pass and dismiss the people. - Yes, sir. 264 00:23:20,480 --> 00:23:22,280 - What happened to you? - And you? 265 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:25,040 - You didn't have to kill him. - Yes. 266 00:23:25,120 --> 00:23:27,880 - He would come back someday. -You have stained your honor. 267 00:23:27,960 --> 00:23:30,440 I didn't promise to spare him. 268 00:23:30,520 --> 00:23:33,800 He couldn't survive. Sir, withdraw the order. 269 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:35,320 We will break them down. 270 00:23:35,400 --> 00:23:38,720 - They're just mercenaries! - You were right not to ask him for help. 271 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:46,320 If you kill a hundred fathers, three hundred sons will oppose you. 272 00:23:47,480 --> 00:23:48,320 Thought! 273 00:23:49,200 --> 00:23:50,760 It's time for unity. 274 00:23:55,320 --> 00:23:57,200 Uhtred may be right. 275 00:24:00,600 --> 00:24:03,560 I speak as a human being who has already made mistakes. 276 00:24:04,600 --> 00:24:06,240 - I'm… - I know you. 277 00:24:06,320 --> 00:24:08,040 This is Lord Ingilmund. 278 00:24:08,120 --> 00:24:10,200 A great commander and my friend. 279 00:24:13,960 --> 00:24:15,160 So mine too. 280 00:24:17,200 --> 00:24:18,400 Do you have a Danish name? 281 00:24:19,120 --> 00:24:21,160 I was raised by Saxons. 282 00:24:21,240 --> 00:24:25,520 I found Christ in Alfred's works and the writings of your son in Rome. 283 00:24:26,800 --> 00:24:28,080 Does it make you proud? 284 00:24:28,840 --> 00:24:30,080 He's a real scholar. 285 00:24:31,280 --> 00:24:33,240 I only fathered him. 286 00:24:33,320 --> 00:24:36,320 Ingilmundr commands the garrison of Thelwael, on Wirral. 287 00:24:36,840 --> 00:24:39,320 He knows many of our Rumcofy comrades. 288 00:24:39,400 --> 00:24:41,400 I'd love to meet them. 289 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:44,600 Maybe after this when you hand over Northumbria to the new king. 290 00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:46,440 Keep your word. 291 00:24:46,520 --> 00:24:49,280 Give back what you refused Aethelstan's father. 292 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:52,720 Give up your lands to England. 293 00:24:55,520 --> 00:24:58,640 You yourself said it was time for unity. 294 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:09,200 I will take vows to the king, which you are not yet. 295 00:25:09,280 --> 00:25:11,640 I won't kneel before you covered in blood. 296 00:25:11,720 --> 00:25:14,360 I will give up my lands in Winchester. 297 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:17,920 - He doesn't have to do it with pomp. - Uhtred keeps his word. 298 00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:20,160 Come to Winchester. 299 00:25:20,240 --> 00:25:21,320 Right the wrongs. 300 00:25:27,400 --> 00:25:30,920 - How did he know we were going here? - He always protected me. 301 00:25:31,440 --> 00:25:33,720 Are his friends keeping an eye on you? 302 00:25:35,480 --> 00:25:37,040 My mother was the same. 303 00:25:38,200 --> 00:25:40,400 It's touching that you still give in to him. 304 00:25:40,480 --> 00:25:43,960 - He has been faithful to me for a long time. - And noble that you trust him. 305 00:25:44,800 --> 00:25:46,760 Considering what's going on with your father. 306 00:25:55,280 --> 00:25:58,680 STIRLING KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND 307 00:25:59,200 --> 00:26:01,000 Which boy won? 308 00:26:01,080 --> 00:26:02,520 Aethelstan. 309 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:08,200 He killed his brother and will take over the Saxon crown. 310 00:26:08,280 --> 00:26:11,600 So it's decided. Do you know when we will renew the truce? 311 00:26:14,680 --> 00:26:16,160 Then keep pushing. 312 00:26:17,040 --> 00:26:20,480 - Make contact. - There's something else. 313 00:26:21,800 --> 00:26:25,280 - Dan Anlaf calls a convention. - Cannibal? 314 00:26:25,360 --> 00:26:30,200 He wants to meet you and the kings of Man, Shetland, and Orkney. 315 00:26:30,800 --> 00:26:34,360 I will not meet with the kings of the Danes as the only Christian. 316 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:36,800 They can offer us something. 317 00:26:39,320 --> 00:26:41,320 Try to renew peace with the Saxons. 318 00:26:43,080 --> 00:26:45,960 Edward kept the truce. His son should too. 319 00:26:47,680 --> 00:26:48,720 I'll send a message. 320 00:26:52,680 --> 00:26:53,720 He slaughtered him. 321 00:26:54,280 --> 00:26:55,560 My own relative. 322 00:26:58,160 --> 00:27:01,080 - You underestimated him. - His heart hardened. 323 00:27:01,160 --> 00:27:03,040 This will only make him enemies. 324 00:27:03,560 --> 00:27:07,800 - The other kings heard our call? - They pretend to be deaf. 325 00:27:08,480 --> 00:27:10,400 - But they listen. - And rightly so. 326 00:27:11,200 --> 00:27:13,000 Aethelstan will succumb to greed. 327 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:16,920 You are no stranger to ambition, father. 328 00:27:17,640 --> 00:27:20,640 You will taste it too, when you take over my lands. 329 00:27:24,600 --> 00:27:25,920 Go back to Winchester. 330 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,200 Follow everyone. 331 00:27:30,520 --> 00:27:32,960 Come back when you have news. 332 00:27:40,880 --> 00:27:43,000 - Were you injured? - They'll heal. 333 00:27:43,080 --> 00:27:44,520 Is it true what they say? 334 00:27:44,600 --> 00:27:46,360 Aethelstan killed a relative? 335 00:27:46,440 --> 00:27:48,720 Yes. Aelfweard was killed. 336 00:27:48,800 --> 00:27:51,040 Edmund cannot return to Winchester. 337 00:27:51,120 --> 00:27:52,720 He will always be a competitor. 338 00:27:52,800 --> 00:27:55,080 Aethelstan always showed him love. 339 00:27:55,160 --> 00:27:56,400 Lady is right. 340 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:58,520 Aethelstan was fooled. 341 00:28:00,040 --> 00:28:02,400 I will wait out the threat in Bebbanburg. 342 00:28:02,480 --> 00:28:05,080 - Stay as long as you want. - It will pass. 343 00:28:06,240 --> 00:28:08,560 Duties will focus Aethelstan's attention. 344 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:11,280 Meanwhile, I will return to the south. 345 00:28:11,880 --> 00:28:13,160 I'll check the mood. 346 00:28:35,800 --> 00:28:37,720 Almighty and eternal God, 347 00:28:37,800 --> 00:28:42,680 pour out the spirit of grace and blessing by your servant King Aethelstan, 348 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:46,520 which by the laying on of hands is crowned today. 349 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:50,040 May it be through your sanctification 350 00:28:50,120 --> 00:28:54,960 he remains your chosen servant through Christ our Lord. 351 00:28:55,040 --> 00:28:57,400 Give him the faith of Abraham, 352 00:28:57,480 --> 00:29:00,920 the wisdom of Solomon, the courage of David. 353 00:29:04,040 --> 00:29:09,360 Vivat rex! 354 00:29:09,440 --> 00:29:12,880 II: KING OF WESSEX, MERCIIA AND EAST ANGLES 355 00:29:29,480 --> 00:29:32,960 You weren't there. The moment we dreamed of. 356 00:29:34,080 --> 00:29:35,400 - You weren't there. - NO. 357 00:29:36,280 --> 00:29:37,120 I was here. 358 00:29:40,520 --> 00:29:43,000 Writing always comes first. 359 00:29:46,640 --> 00:29:48,160 You believe in it, right? 360 00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:50,640 Of course. 361 00:29:53,560 --> 00:29:55,880 Then you will be a great king of England. 362 00:29:56,480 --> 00:29:58,880 They will talk about you as Alfred. 363 00:30:02,080 --> 00:30:03,680 Uhtred kept his word? 364 00:30:05,360 --> 00:30:06,880 He didn't show up. 365 00:30:07,920 --> 00:30:11,000 -He thinks... - He wants to remain king of his lands. 366 00:30:12,640 --> 00:30:14,760 May God protect him from pride. 367 00:30:17,200 --> 00:30:19,160 But he treated you cruelly. 368 00:30:20,920 --> 00:30:23,400 I'm sorry. Come over. 369 00:30:27,080 --> 00:30:29,440 How could he hurt such a noble soul? 370 00:30:31,880 --> 00:30:34,600 - I thought you both left me. - Never. 371 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,320 But I'm surprised by Uhtred's imprudence. 372 00:30:39,120 --> 00:30:41,600 I thought it was with age he became smarter. 373 00:30:43,200 --> 00:30:45,280 Maybe he still sees a boy in you. 374 00:30:47,440 --> 00:30:49,600 Not the man you have become. 375 00:31:26,720 --> 00:31:27,720 Lord. 376 00:31:29,560 --> 00:31:31,520 It's not Snake's Breath, but... 377 00:31:33,680 --> 00:31:36,560 it's lighter, sharper and… 378 00:31:37,600 --> 00:31:38,680 has a grenade. 379 00:31:39,280 --> 00:31:40,280 Give it a name. 380 00:31:44,480 --> 00:31:45,560 Killer. 381 00:31:47,360 --> 00:31:48,440 Castrator. 382 00:31:50,240 --> 00:31:51,680 Uhtred, Sword of Uhtred. 383 00:31:54,800 --> 00:31:56,480 You smiled, my lord. 384 00:31:57,880 --> 00:32:01,480 Perhaps the loss of the sword it meant the end of the fight for me. 385 00:32:01,560 --> 00:32:03,680 This is a bad time to provoke the king. 386 00:32:04,480 --> 00:32:06,000 I didn't provoke him. 387 00:32:06,880 --> 00:32:09,760 I'm giving him time to prove that he is not a tyrant. 388 00:32:13,240 --> 00:32:15,320 - Otherwise... - Yes? 389 00:32:16,640 --> 00:32:18,760 "Seven kings must die." What for? 390 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:22,080 - What did your wife see? - Nothing. 391 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:24,280 I swear. 392 00:32:42,720 --> 00:32:44,120 What are they celebrating? 393 00:32:45,200 --> 00:32:46,800 Taming horses. 394 00:32:47,880 --> 00:32:50,480 Thank Osbert for taking care of Edmund. 395 00:32:51,000 --> 00:32:53,040 Edmund is part of Bebbanburg. 396 00:32:54,280 --> 00:32:55,360 You both are. 397 00:32:59,920 --> 00:33:01,680 Yes, my son has changed. 398 00:33:03,320 --> 00:33:05,960 He was surrounded by sadness in the palace. 399 00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:08,400 It's the air here. 400 00:33:10,040 --> 00:33:12,120 It brings out a good mood in everyone. 401 00:33:17,720 --> 00:33:19,680 You look happier yourself. 402 00:33:21,160 --> 00:33:23,400 That's true. 403 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:27,880 The sadness has eased and I feel... 404 00:33:30,560 --> 00:33:32,040 ready to go out into the world. 405 00:33:38,560 --> 00:33:40,600 Hold them! All right! 406 00:33:41,840 --> 00:33:45,520 Lord, have mercy on us and forgive us our sins. 407 00:33:46,280 --> 00:33:47,600 Will we be forgiven? 408 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,240 We sin grievously. 409 00:33:55,320 --> 00:33:56,200 That's true. 410 00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:00,120 But remember 411 00:34:01,400 --> 00:34:03,120 that God weighs our actions. 412 00:34:04,400 --> 00:34:07,280 For every sin there is an act of faith. 413 00:34:08,680 --> 00:34:10,920 Strengthen your faith and sin will disappear. 414 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:16,600 What if the shadow of sin overshadows faith? 415 00:34:23,720 --> 00:34:24,560 Come. 416 00:34:26,680 --> 00:34:29,600 Return to your grandfather's vision. 417 00:34:31,440 --> 00:34:34,880 Perhaps it's time for the enlightenment of the Gentiles. 418 00:34:37,120 --> 00:34:41,760 Will this wash away my sin? Both of us? 419 00:34:41,840 --> 00:34:43,840 The more lands 420 00:34:43,920 --> 00:34:45,280 the greater the faith. 421 00:34:45,360 --> 00:34:47,360 Go beyond Alfred's dreams. 422 00:34:49,120 --> 00:34:54,520 Look at the islands created by God, not on people's countries. Convert them. 423 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:56,080 When the day of judgment comes, 424 00:34:56,920 --> 00:34:59,360 noble deeds will prevail. 425 00:35:00,240 --> 00:35:02,760 This is how you reconcile sin… 426 00:35:04,960 --> 00:35:06,640 with the conquest of sinful lands. 427 00:35:13,440 --> 00:35:17,600 SOUTHERN BORDERS OF NORTUMBRIA 428 00:35:36,920 --> 00:35:38,040 Lord! 429 00:35:40,880 --> 00:35:41,720 Stop. 430 00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:46,000 What are you talking about? 431 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:50,200 Faith forbids me from lying. 432 00:35:50,760 --> 00:35:54,480 We care about Lord Uhtred and we want him to find a woman. 433 00:35:57,600 --> 00:36:02,760 So I will disappoint you. The king's widow will not marry the lord. 434 00:36:06,680 --> 00:36:09,520 I have to be more careful. 435 00:36:11,200 --> 00:36:13,680 It's not the gossip you should be afraid of, lady. 436 00:36:14,800 --> 00:36:16,400 Peace can be unstable. 437 00:36:17,240 --> 00:36:19,200 Lord Uhtred disrespected the king. 438 00:36:21,640 --> 00:36:25,480 Women whom Uhtred has feelings for they become the target of his enemies. 439 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,840 Sihtric! 440 00:36:32,520 --> 00:36:33,880 What did you learn? 441 00:36:35,680 --> 00:36:37,520 Aethelstan took Eoferwic. 442 00:36:38,360 --> 00:36:42,280 He says that after Rognvaldr's death these lands belong to him. 443 00:36:42,800 --> 00:36:43,720 Eoferwic? 444 00:36:45,240 --> 00:36:48,240 I am their lord. Aethelstan knows this. 445 00:36:48,320 --> 00:36:50,080 He demands tribute from everyone. 446 00:36:50,600 --> 00:36:53,720 Not only from Saxon chieftains, but all kings. 447 00:36:53,800 --> 00:36:56,480 From the mainland and the islands surrounding it. 448 00:36:57,200 --> 00:36:58,040 Lord? 449 00:36:59,200 --> 00:37:01,960 Declare yourself king. Like your ancestors. 450 00:37:06,160 --> 00:37:07,680 We're talking about Aethelstan. 451 00:37:08,600 --> 00:37:11,120 I must tell him that he is mistaken. 452 00:37:11,880 --> 00:37:12,720 Lord. 453 00:37:24,080 --> 00:37:27,200 YORK KINGDOM OF NORTHUMBRIA 454 00:37:36,800 --> 00:37:40,560 "A regulation was issued to tax the whole world.” 455 00:37:40,640 --> 00:37:44,200 You don't have to pay tribute! Go back to your villages! 456 00:37:44,280 --> 00:37:48,320 - Uhtred, calm down! - Pyrlig? What does this tribute mean? 457 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:52,240 They will use it to build churches. Be silent, there are spies everywhere. 458 00:37:54,440 --> 00:37:58,560 Tell the young man that he misjudged the mood in Scotland. 459 00:37:58,640 --> 00:38:00,040 You're running a fever. 460 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:03,520 We were to renew the truce. 461 00:38:04,520 --> 00:38:09,320 They told us to wait and now we have to humble ourselves. 462 00:38:11,120 --> 00:38:12,240 Careful. 463 00:38:13,200 --> 00:38:15,280 We were offered other alliances. 464 00:38:22,480 --> 00:38:23,840 What does Aethelstan want? 465 00:38:23,920 --> 00:38:25,760 He wants to unite Christians. 466 00:38:26,720 --> 00:38:29,040 And in his prayers he talks about repentance. 467 00:38:29,120 --> 00:38:31,400 Repentance? What for? 468 00:38:32,160 --> 00:38:35,400 Brother's death? Own origin? 469 00:38:36,200 --> 00:38:37,240 I don't know. 470 00:38:39,640 --> 00:38:42,000 Aldhelm and I are trying to influence him, 471 00:38:42,080 --> 00:38:44,960 but there is talk of conquest and forced baptism. 472 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:49,000 - Where is he? - At Devil's Rocks. 473 00:38:49,640 --> 00:38:51,440 He thinks he's fighting the devil. 474 00:38:57,160 --> 00:38:59,600 This is crazy. Aldhelm. 475 00:39:00,280 --> 00:39:02,480 These stones have been here for generations. 476 00:39:02,560 --> 00:39:04,800 It turns out that they are an offense to God. 477 00:39:06,680 --> 00:39:09,000 Is this Owain, King of Strathclyde? 478 00:39:09,760 --> 00:39:13,080 Aethelstan told him to watch. This is the work of his ancestors. 479 00:39:13,840 --> 00:39:16,200 Wants to humiliate powerful people? 480 00:39:20,880 --> 00:39:21,760 King Hywel? 481 00:39:21,840 --> 00:39:23,760 IV: KING WEALAS 482 00:39:23,840 --> 00:39:26,280 He dared to demand your submission? 483 00:39:27,560 --> 00:39:29,160 Despite your merits? 484 00:39:29,240 --> 00:39:31,040 What choice do I have, Uhtred? 485 00:39:31,720 --> 00:39:33,400 My son is in Winchester. 486 00:39:33,480 --> 00:39:34,920 As a hostage? 487 00:39:35,000 --> 00:39:37,320 A king's son is a future king. 488 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:42,640 - I have to do what he tells me. - I won't allow it. 489 00:39:43,320 --> 00:39:47,440 I swear I won't let him spit to the loyalty of Wealas. 490 00:39:47,520 --> 00:39:49,280 Our poets prophesied 491 00:39:50,680 --> 00:39:54,800 that Sas will break us all, to build your country. 492 00:39:54,880 --> 00:39:57,040 These lands do not belong only to the Saxons. 493 00:39:59,440 --> 00:40:02,600 Aldhelm, take me to him. I'll break it up. 494 00:40:04,520 --> 00:40:05,840 Be! 495 00:40:05,920 --> 00:40:08,480 Out of the way! The king wants to talk to Uhtred. 496 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:24,280 King Aethelstan! 497 00:40:29,280 --> 00:40:30,160 Lord, 498 00:40:31,360 --> 00:40:32,840 let's talk in private. 499 00:40:43,120 --> 00:40:46,680 - You have entered my lands. - You broke your word. 500 00:40:46,760 --> 00:40:49,160 You humiliated me like my father. 501 00:40:49,240 --> 00:40:51,440 I'm trying to show you that you're wrong. 502 00:40:51,960 --> 00:40:54,560 - Are you listening to Ingilmund... - I'm listening to you. 503 00:40:54,640 --> 00:40:56,920 Do you really want to convert the Danes? 504 00:40:57,400 --> 00:41:00,480 - I taught you respect. - Many Dans accept the Lord. 505 00:41:00,560 --> 00:41:04,000 - Those in my court thank me. - And others oppose it. 506 00:41:04,600 --> 00:41:06,160 You always knew it. 507 00:41:07,120 --> 00:41:11,200 -Even Alfred respected that. - I have to atone more than Alfred. 508 00:41:11,800 --> 00:41:13,640 Whose words are these? Ingilmund? 509 00:41:13,720 --> 00:41:16,480 He made you believe that without him will you be condemned? 510 00:41:16,560 --> 00:41:20,360 I've seen people under spells before self-proclaimed servants of God. 511 00:41:20,880 --> 00:41:22,840 He is my great friend. 512 00:41:26,560 --> 00:41:27,960 Have sex with anyone you want 513 00:41:28,040 --> 00:41:30,840 but don't give in to those who want power... 514 00:41:30,920 --> 00:41:32,520 Who says these calumnies? 515 00:41:33,040 --> 00:41:34,560 - Nobody. -Who lies like that? 516 00:41:34,640 --> 00:41:37,400 - Nobody talked about it. -Aldhelm is spying...? 517 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,640 What is being said and since when? 518 00:41:39,720 --> 00:41:40,840 Nobody said anything. 519 00:41:41,600 --> 00:41:43,640 I only care about you. 520 00:41:44,240 --> 00:41:47,160 You are a good man but you have a soft heart. 521 00:41:47,240 --> 00:41:50,160 Ingilmundr wants power for himself and his brotherhood. 522 00:41:50,240 --> 00:41:51,560 These are shameful lies. 523 00:41:51,640 --> 00:41:54,080 He makes you turn away from your relatives. 524 00:41:54,160 --> 00:41:58,280 You turned away from your king! You want the crown yourself. 525 00:41:59,840 --> 00:42:01,760 Lord, they consecrate the earth 526 00:42:01,840 --> 00:42:03,920 and ask for a blessing. 527 00:42:06,880 --> 00:42:07,800 Of course. 528 00:42:09,760 --> 00:42:12,440 Let the king of Northumbria will think about his mistakes. 529 00:42:12,520 --> 00:42:14,240 I don't want to be king. 530 00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:17,280 I just want to protect you. 531 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:22,320 As in Aegelesburg, where did you let the boys beat you? 532 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:28,240 We have to listen to the man Whose child takes the sword away? 533 00:42:28,320 --> 00:42:30,880 Northumbria needs a lord with the will to fight. 534 00:42:31,800 --> 00:42:34,720 There have been rumors that Anlaf is planning an attack. 535 00:42:36,640 --> 00:42:40,240 Don't think that belief in common gods will protect you from him. 536 00:42:43,400 --> 00:42:45,760 Make him swear an oath at dawn. 537 00:42:53,760 --> 00:42:55,840 You will still beg him for help. 538 00:42:56,680 --> 00:42:58,240 All fathers perish, 539 00:42:59,400 --> 00:43:01,200 and their sons take their place. 540 00:43:24,080 --> 00:43:29,040 Lord Ingilmundr has declared you an enemy of God and incites your followers against you. 541 00:43:29,920 --> 00:43:31,720 Aethelstan won't let me be killed. 542 00:43:31,800 --> 00:43:34,920 Therefore, Ingilmund prefers to stay away. 543 00:43:35,000 --> 00:43:36,200 He left the camp. 544 00:43:38,200 --> 00:43:39,120 Where did he go? 545 00:43:42,600 --> 00:43:43,440 This way. 546 00:43:46,320 --> 00:43:48,240 Upstairs. There is no guard. 547 00:44:03,360 --> 00:44:04,840 It's him. 548 00:44:08,000 --> 00:44:09,840 What did you talk to the pagan about? 549 00:44:15,840 --> 00:44:17,080 Riders! 550 00:44:19,680 --> 00:44:22,280 Step away from the gate and say who you are. 551 00:44:22,800 --> 00:44:26,000 Lord Ingilmund. I come at Lord Uhtred's request. 552 00:44:26,080 --> 00:44:29,240 He stayed in Eoferwic. He renews his oath to the king. 553 00:44:29,840 --> 00:44:31,360 I'm supposed to help protect you. 554 00:44:31,440 --> 00:44:32,800 Before what? 555 00:44:32,880 --> 00:44:35,840 There are rumors of the arrival of wolf warriors. 556 00:44:40,560 --> 00:44:43,000 Open the gate! 557 00:44:58,000 --> 00:44:59,520 Don't give an order. 558 00:45:01,720 --> 00:45:04,240 Think about what we had in common. 559 00:45:04,320 --> 00:45:06,560 You're lost, Aethelstan. 560 00:45:07,520 --> 00:45:08,600 We fought together… 561 00:45:08,680 --> 00:45:12,600 And yet you spread lies about me and you conspire with Uhtred. 562 00:45:12,680 --> 00:45:14,280 - NO. - Yes. 563 00:45:14,360 --> 00:45:16,160 You betrayed me, Aldhelm. 564 00:45:18,640 --> 00:45:19,640 This is your punishment. 565 00:46:24,400 --> 00:46:26,200 Lord Ingilmundra! 566 00:46:26,280 --> 00:46:29,800 We are happy to hear your news about Lord Uhtred's tribute. 567 00:46:29,880 --> 00:46:33,000 Will you go south with me? I want to be his witness. 568 00:46:33,080 --> 00:46:37,040 We have a long way behind us. Give us a day of rest. 569 00:46:37,120 --> 00:46:39,680 I've been stuck in Bebbanburg for so long. 570 00:46:39,760 --> 00:46:43,360 Believe me, you don't want to be here anymore than you intended. 571 00:46:46,160 --> 00:46:48,120 - They warned them! - Now! 572 00:46:55,240 --> 00:46:56,920 We overtook you. 573 00:46:57,640 --> 00:47:02,320 Your power over Aethelstan ends today. 574 00:47:03,000 --> 00:47:04,520 My sword! 575 00:47:07,560 --> 00:47:09,360 You still believe in Valhalla. 576 00:47:10,400 --> 00:47:13,680 The king cares about you. I don't want another conflict. 577 00:47:13,760 --> 00:47:14,840 Lock him up. 578 00:47:14,920 --> 00:47:17,920 Defend me, Christians! Whom do you serve? 579 00:47:18,440 --> 00:47:20,040 Lord Uhtred or Master? 580 00:47:20,120 --> 00:47:22,760 Residents of Bebbanburg faith will not divide. 581 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:23,960 Arise, you fools! 582 00:47:24,840 --> 00:47:26,640 Tell the king our terms. 583 00:47:26,720 --> 00:47:29,920 We demand from him peace with Northumbria and guarantee of borders. 584 00:47:30,000 --> 00:47:32,680 - He won't impose religion on anyone. - Yes, sir. 585 00:47:33,680 --> 00:47:37,080 - High price. Will he accept her? - Let's hope so. 586 00:47:37,720 --> 00:47:40,400 He's been losing friends quickly lately. 587 00:48:07,120 --> 00:48:09,120 You have blessed an unworthy soul. 588 00:48:13,440 --> 00:48:15,880 - May God reward you for your kindness. - Amen. 589 00:48:30,840 --> 00:48:34,080 ISLAND OF MAN 590 00:48:38,440 --> 00:48:41,120 COUNCIL OF KINGS 591 00:48:42,480 --> 00:48:44,280 V: KING OF THE ORKADES 592 00:48:45,400 --> 00:48:47,080 VI: KING OF SHETLAND 593 00:48:49,080 --> 00:48:51,720 Aethelstan addresses against friends. 594 00:48:54,040 --> 00:48:57,760 He gives in to crazy dreams about ruling your lands. 595 00:49:00,200 --> 00:49:02,560 It will soon attack Shetland. 596 00:49:03,680 --> 00:49:04,560 And Orkney. 597 00:49:05,920 --> 00:49:09,680 He will take away your ancestral lands and call it Britain. 598 00:49:11,600 --> 00:49:12,440 NO. 599 00:49:13,520 --> 00:49:17,120 Saxon peasants will not cross the water. 600 00:49:18,040 --> 00:49:19,400 We will fight them off. 601 00:49:19,480 --> 00:49:20,760 I'm not talking about defense. 602 00:49:20,840 --> 00:49:23,200 Conquest must be met with conquest. 603 00:49:23,280 --> 00:49:25,760 Scotland rejects your offer. 604 00:49:25,840 --> 00:49:29,840 We will not join forces with the pagans to fight a king who did not threaten us. 605 00:49:30,680 --> 00:49:32,680 Christians do not choose war. 606 00:49:38,000 --> 00:49:38,960 The war is coming. 607 00:49:41,040 --> 00:49:43,120 You just have to choose a side. 608 00:49:59,640 --> 00:50:00,600 With God. 609 00:50:22,280 --> 00:50:24,760 The stone rolled away, as in the Scripture! 610 00:50:25,560 --> 00:50:27,680 This must be the work of an angel. 611 00:50:28,200 --> 00:50:31,440 This way, sir. Come see the treasures. 612 00:50:31,520 --> 00:50:32,360 Lord! 613 00:50:34,720 --> 00:50:36,200 News from Eoferwic? 614 00:50:37,280 --> 00:50:38,760 Did he accept my terms? 615 00:50:39,520 --> 00:50:40,440 No news. 616 00:50:41,040 --> 00:50:43,520 Aethelstan is said to have returned to Winchester. 617 00:50:46,280 --> 00:50:48,080 Let's take this as a good sign. 618 00:50:49,000 --> 00:50:52,680 Maybe without Ingilmund's shadow he will see things clearly. 619 00:50:53,480 --> 00:50:55,120 What brings you here? 620 00:50:55,200 --> 00:50:57,360 The villagers were looking for pagan gold. 621 00:50:57,440 --> 00:50:59,200 They say it's a miracle. 622 00:50:59,280 --> 00:51:01,480 Passage for the King of Northumbria! 623 00:51:02,320 --> 00:51:03,200 I told you. 624 00:51:03,280 --> 00:51:05,200 They think you're a king. 625 00:51:07,040 --> 00:51:09,520 Would they like to keep half for themselves? 626 00:51:10,040 --> 00:51:12,360 They probably took it from Bebbanburg. 627 00:51:14,440 --> 00:51:16,880 Stand for King Aethelstan! 628 00:51:17,400 --> 00:51:18,240 Lord. 629 00:51:20,200 --> 00:51:21,520 They lured us here. 630 00:51:22,280 --> 00:51:23,240 Really? 631 00:51:26,760 --> 00:51:29,840 Sorry, sir! 632 00:51:30,480 --> 00:51:34,600 The prisoner ordered me to do so. He threatened that I would burn in hell. 633 00:52:01,720 --> 00:52:03,920 I will never order the gates to be opened. 634 00:52:07,320 --> 00:52:08,440 Is it? 635 00:52:08,520 --> 00:52:10,280 This is a gift from the king. 636 00:52:16,280 --> 00:52:19,200 - This is Aethelstan's work? - That's what he does to traitors. 637 00:52:20,920 --> 00:52:23,240 Open the gate or I will slaughter your father. 638 00:52:23,760 --> 00:52:26,120 Listen and I will spare him. 639 00:52:26,200 --> 00:52:27,160 Don't open it. 640 00:52:27,880 --> 00:52:30,000 - I'll kill him. - Don't open it! 641 00:52:30,080 --> 00:52:33,000 - Take your pick. - Osbert, don't open it! 642 00:52:33,080 --> 00:52:35,440 While you're gone, I'm in charge. 643 00:52:36,000 --> 00:52:37,680 - I order it to be opened. - NO! 644 00:52:37,760 --> 00:52:38,800 NO! 645 00:52:52,480 --> 00:52:53,680 Throw down the sword. 646 00:52:54,760 --> 00:52:55,600 Go. 647 00:52:55,680 --> 00:52:56,880 NO. 648 00:52:59,000 --> 00:53:00,560 Where's Aethelstan? 649 00:53:00,640 --> 00:53:01,600 You will meet. 650 00:53:03,160 --> 00:53:04,840 Bring Lady Eadgifu. 651 00:53:05,400 --> 00:53:06,240 Come. 652 00:53:06,840 --> 00:53:07,880 I'll go alone. 653 00:53:13,080 --> 00:53:15,760 Next. Kill me. 654 00:53:15,840 --> 00:53:20,000 We will put you in a monastery on Lindisfarne, to guard your virtue. 655 00:53:23,520 --> 00:53:25,160 Have you eaten a pagan? 656 00:53:26,880 --> 00:53:27,720 Admit it. 657 00:53:29,920 --> 00:53:30,880 I admit 658 00:53:31,880 --> 00:53:35,160 that I prayed for your death in agony. 659 00:53:35,760 --> 00:53:38,720 So no. We had to use it. 660 00:53:39,840 --> 00:53:42,280 Your son will go to the garrison in Thelwael. 661 00:53:42,360 --> 00:53:44,840 - We'll prepare him for battle. - No, please. 662 00:53:44,920 --> 00:53:46,560 - Go! - Your son too. 663 00:53:46,640 --> 00:53:48,680 Alfred's blood flows in his veins! 664 00:53:48,760 --> 00:53:50,920 He won't be an ordinary soldier! 665 00:53:51,000 --> 00:53:52,960 - I'll take care of him. - I'm begging you. 666 00:53:54,760 --> 00:53:57,200 Uhtred's son protects Wessex. 667 00:54:03,720 --> 00:54:05,440 We have other plans for you. 668 00:54:09,000 --> 00:54:12,920 - Will he have me drowned in the sea? - It's hard to predict what he will do. 669 00:54:13,000 --> 00:54:16,080 Don't punish the inhabitants of the fortress. The king is fighting with me. 670 00:54:16,160 --> 00:54:17,400 He's fighting someone else. 671 00:54:18,680 --> 00:54:21,880 It's good that we are here so close to the Scottish border. 672 00:54:21,960 --> 00:54:24,560 If you attack Scotland, you will lose hundreds of men. 673 00:54:24,640 --> 00:54:26,320 The war will last for generations. 674 00:54:26,400 --> 00:54:29,680 The king has no successor. That's what makes him strong. 675 00:54:30,200 --> 00:54:33,880 Do everything to protect our sons. Give up. 676 00:54:33,960 --> 00:54:35,280 Don't be a fool. 677 00:54:40,040 --> 00:54:42,840 - Aldhelm didn't betray. - You all betrayed. 678 00:54:44,560 --> 00:54:46,280 And I had you as friends. 679 00:54:48,240 --> 00:54:50,720 Swear to me and I will spare your life. 680 00:54:52,840 --> 00:54:55,200 - NO. - So I have no choice. 681 00:55:00,920 --> 00:55:02,000 Aethelstan. 682 00:55:14,320 --> 00:55:15,160 I can't. 683 00:55:16,480 --> 00:55:17,840 - Let me... - NO. 684 00:55:22,480 --> 00:55:23,960 Take everything from him. 685 00:55:37,160 --> 00:55:40,240 You are banished to wander alone. 686 00:55:41,960 --> 00:55:43,960 Come back and I will have your son killed. 687 00:55:44,680 --> 00:55:47,720 Who will feed or clothe him, will become my enemy. 688 00:55:51,080 --> 00:55:51,920 Go. 689 00:55:53,280 --> 00:55:55,320 Before I withdraw the mercy shown. 690 00:56:24,760 --> 00:56:26,920 Turn around. It's not too late. 691 00:56:27,960 --> 00:56:29,520 The Scots are not a threat. 692 00:56:30,160 --> 00:56:32,280 This will bring you down, king. 693 00:56:37,960 --> 00:56:41,160 Saving us from the pagans may be right. 694 00:56:45,600 --> 00:56:48,800 But attacking other Christians it's a sin. 695 00:57:03,000 --> 00:57:06,960 - Your people don't want this fight. - Maybe I need better people. 696 00:57:08,640 --> 00:57:10,320 I could call your son. 697 00:57:10,800 --> 00:57:11,840 My king! 698 00:57:12,960 --> 00:57:15,320 Aethelstan attacked the settlements in the lowlands. 699 00:57:16,440 --> 00:57:18,520 We have to answer this. 700 00:57:20,800 --> 00:57:24,520 Tell Anlaf, that you will join forces with him and others? 701 00:57:56,040 --> 00:57:57,480 Uhtred, the Dan Slayer. 702 00:57:58,200 --> 00:58:01,280 You killed my cousin, Gelf, at the Battle of Beamfleot. 703 00:58:03,200 --> 00:58:04,640 Tell me we have it. 704 00:58:06,080 --> 00:58:07,840 I hated Gelf. 705 00:58:09,440 --> 00:58:10,880 Take him to the king. 706 00:58:14,400 --> 00:58:15,720 Where are you taking me? 707 00:58:15,800 --> 00:58:17,720 To the north of these islands. 708 00:58:31,320 --> 00:58:35,760 SHETLANDS 709 00:58:46,320 --> 00:58:47,600 Do you give thanks? 710 00:58:48,360 --> 00:58:50,080 For the coming battle. 711 00:58:51,000 --> 00:58:53,480 Tell the Jarl we have the King of Northumbria. 712 00:58:58,720 --> 00:59:02,160 - Is this all Shetlanders? - Some are from Man and Orkney. 713 00:59:03,040 --> 00:59:04,480 They came with the kings. 714 00:59:24,000 --> 00:59:25,400 Is that really him? 715 00:59:25,480 --> 00:59:26,560 King of Northumbria? 716 00:59:27,880 --> 00:59:29,000 Yes, that's him. 717 00:59:31,200 --> 00:59:32,760 - I'm not a king. - NO. 718 00:59:34,240 --> 00:59:35,440 But you can be. 719 00:59:36,680 --> 00:59:38,880 Sit down. You are among friends. 720 00:59:43,520 --> 00:59:44,840 You and the pagans? 721 00:59:46,360 --> 00:59:49,680 Aethelstan broke the truce. 722 00:59:50,280 --> 00:59:52,080 The one you negotiated yourself. 723 00:59:52,720 --> 00:59:54,520 His deeds in the lowlands… 724 00:59:54,600 --> 00:59:56,760 Outweigh his atrocities? 725 00:59:56,840 --> 01:00:00,760 - These are cartoons to scare enemies. - We had to defend ourselves. 726 01:00:01,520 --> 01:00:02,880 We didn't start it. 727 01:00:03,400 --> 01:00:05,880 How did you find me? Do you have a spy? 728 01:00:05,960 --> 01:00:07,680 Many spies. We know a lot. 729 01:00:07,760 --> 01:00:10,000 We know that Aethelstan banished you. 730 01:00:10,080 --> 01:00:12,080 And she lets herself live like a wench. 731 01:00:12,160 --> 01:00:14,880 Maybe you pagans have this habit, 732 01:00:14,960 --> 01:00:17,920 but a Christian will not bear it. 733 01:00:18,000 --> 01:00:20,520 - He puts up with it a lot. - So... 734 01:00:21,800 --> 01:00:24,560 we have a common enemy. 735 01:00:25,960 --> 01:00:29,120 Join in to our alliance, Uhtred. 736 01:00:29,800 --> 01:00:31,800 Stand up to the tyrant. 737 01:00:31,880 --> 01:00:33,480 I'm tired of battles. 738 01:00:33,560 --> 01:00:35,000 What kind of warrior are you? 739 01:00:35,600 --> 01:00:37,120 Don't you miss Valhalla? 740 01:00:37,200 --> 01:00:39,240 Do you know the prophecy, Uhtred? 741 01:00:40,400 --> 01:00:42,400 An ancient prophecy of my people? 742 01:00:43,200 --> 01:00:46,440 All of Britain will unite against the Saxons, 743 01:00:46,520 --> 01:00:48,320 will push them into the sea 744 01:00:48,400 --> 01:00:51,160 and he will bow down to the descendants of Arthur. 745 01:00:51,240 --> 01:00:54,160 Please. The old man's vision. 746 01:00:55,480 --> 01:00:58,960 - It's definitely true. - We have our own prophecy. 747 01:01:00,720 --> 01:01:03,080 "Seven kings must die." 748 01:01:06,520 --> 01:01:07,720 It does not arouse fear. 749 01:01:07,800 --> 01:01:10,280 Each of us has a son to take his place. 750 01:01:10,360 --> 01:01:14,680 When seven kings die, seven more will wear crowns. 751 01:01:14,760 --> 01:01:15,800 That's true. 752 01:01:15,880 --> 01:01:18,800 Have a child and your kingdom will survive. 753 01:01:18,880 --> 01:01:21,080 A kingdom destroyed by war. 754 01:01:21,160 --> 01:01:24,600 Let's consider another way. 755 01:01:26,320 --> 01:01:28,640 You can save many from bloodshed. 756 01:01:29,240 --> 01:01:30,880 Kill one man. 757 01:01:32,240 --> 01:01:34,520 The king who attacked us. 758 01:01:34,600 --> 01:01:37,360 Come back and humble yourself before him. 759 01:01:39,320 --> 01:01:40,760 Take advantage of the opportunity. 760 01:01:42,080 --> 01:01:46,240 Save many lives by extinguishing just one. 761 01:01:46,320 --> 01:01:48,400 Otherwise we will face war. 762 01:01:50,000 --> 01:01:52,240 Seven kings against one. 763 01:01:54,240 --> 01:01:57,120 If Aethelstan he wanted to unite the tribes, 764 01:01:58,080 --> 01:01:59,160 then he was successful. 765 01:02:15,320 --> 01:02:16,760 What are you looking for here? 766 01:02:17,440 --> 01:02:19,800 You're supposed to stir up tempers in Winchester. 767 01:02:21,840 --> 01:02:24,160 You freed Uhtred. Why? 768 01:02:24,760 --> 01:02:26,000 I sent him away. 769 01:02:26,960 --> 01:02:29,080 To kill your friend the king. 770 01:02:31,560 --> 01:02:33,280 He will die trying. 771 01:02:34,160 --> 01:02:35,920 Uhtred can do more than you. 772 01:02:36,440 --> 01:02:39,280 Uhtred will attack Aethelstan, Aethelstan Uhtred… 773 01:02:40,200 --> 01:02:41,480 It doesn't matter. 774 01:02:41,560 --> 01:02:44,880 Either way, we'll face it with broken-spirited people. 775 01:02:46,080 --> 01:02:48,840 Go east, Ingilmundra. The time is approaching. 776 01:02:48,920 --> 01:02:51,600 Astrid, keep an eye on your friends in Northumbria. 777 01:03:00,960 --> 01:03:05,280 WINCHESTER KINGDOM OF WESSEX 778 01:03:25,040 --> 01:03:27,120 I didn't think I'd see you again. 779 01:03:38,080 --> 01:03:38,920 My king. 780 01:03:41,320 --> 01:03:43,520 I am begging for forgiveness on behalf of my son. 781 01:03:45,800 --> 01:03:46,680 Spare him. 782 01:03:48,200 --> 01:03:49,400 I will bow down to you. 783 01:03:58,680 --> 01:04:00,480 So I revoke your exile. 784 01:04:03,880 --> 01:04:05,640 Give me the sword and leave. 785 01:04:26,160 --> 01:04:27,040 Go ahead. 786 01:04:29,840 --> 01:04:30,680 Do it. 787 01:05:06,520 --> 01:05:08,560 I swear on my son's life. 788 01:05:09,160 --> 01:05:10,400 This is my vow. 789 01:05:18,960 --> 01:05:20,520 Ingilmundr is a spy. 790 01:05:21,120 --> 01:05:24,000 Together with Anlaf he stirs up kings against you. 791 01:05:24,080 --> 01:05:26,320 - You're lying. - I saw him. 792 01:05:26,400 --> 01:05:29,240 He ordered Anlaf's troops to find me. They persuaded me… 793 01:05:29,320 --> 01:05:30,240 No! 794 01:05:30,880 --> 01:05:34,560 - He's in Thelwael with your son! - He told them secrets. 795 01:05:36,560 --> 01:05:38,520 I still worship my gods. 796 01:05:42,120 --> 01:05:43,880 For now, you have the advantage. 797 01:05:43,960 --> 01:05:46,640 Ingilmundr doesn't know I looked through it. 798 01:05:50,880 --> 01:05:53,040 He wouldn't betray me. 799 01:05:53,120 --> 01:05:54,720 I was the one who betrayed him. 800 01:05:54,800 --> 01:05:57,400 - NO. - He is God's servant and I am a sinner. 801 01:05:57,480 --> 01:06:00,800 He told you this to start a war. 802 01:06:00,880 --> 01:06:02,640 And unite your enemies. 803 01:06:02,720 --> 01:06:06,800 See clearly. You can't defeat such a big alliance. 804 01:06:06,880 --> 01:06:09,320 - They will occupy your lands. - You're lying! 805 01:06:10,280 --> 01:06:11,520 It's all lies! 806 01:06:13,240 --> 01:06:15,440 Aethelstan, listen to me. 807 01:06:17,280 --> 01:06:18,680 Why would I lie? 808 01:06:18,760 --> 01:06:20,320 Get out of here. 809 01:06:20,400 --> 01:06:22,840 Get out of my sight! Guards! 810 01:06:23,800 --> 01:06:24,920 Take him away! 811 01:06:37,600 --> 01:06:39,040 Down, dog! 812 01:06:41,600 --> 01:06:46,000 We look for him in the forests and valleys, and he basks in luxury! 813 01:06:47,240 --> 01:06:48,360 Apparently you called us. 814 01:06:48,440 --> 01:06:51,560 The gods sent me most faithful friends. 815 01:06:54,000 --> 01:06:57,320 Let's find an inn and make a plan. 816 01:07:01,080 --> 01:07:03,520 -Who informed you? - A certain woman. 817 01:07:03,600 --> 01:07:07,040 -You didn't call us? - She said you needed guards. 818 01:07:07,120 --> 01:07:09,240 A Danish wench from Aethelstan's court. 819 01:07:10,680 --> 01:07:12,480 I didn't send for anyone. 820 01:07:13,080 --> 01:07:15,400 I didn't tell you to leave Bebbanburg. 821 01:07:26,600 --> 01:07:29,080 - Stay and guard the gates. - Yes, sir. 822 01:07:31,320 --> 01:07:32,520 Wolf warriors. 823 01:07:55,080 --> 01:07:56,400 This is Anlaf's work. 824 01:08:01,360 --> 01:08:02,200 Ingrith! 825 01:08:18,760 --> 01:08:20,240 Where is everyone? 826 01:08:30,080 --> 01:08:31,560 - Eadgif. -Uhtred. 827 01:08:33,200 --> 01:08:34,040 What happened? 828 01:08:34,120 --> 01:08:36,480 Upon hearing about the attack and torture 829 01:08:36,560 --> 01:08:38,880 the abbess sent us to help the wounded. 830 01:08:42,240 --> 01:08:44,280 But we can't reach them. 831 01:08:48,600 --> 01:08:51,120 Where is she? Where's my wife? 832 01:09:00,880 --> 01:09:02,600 “Seven kings must die. 833 01:09:03,200 --> 01:09:04,400 Seven kings. 834 01:09:05,360 --> 01:09:06,520 And your beloved.” 835 01:09:08,280 --> 01:09:10,000 Ingrith! 836 01:09:10,840 --> 01:09:12,960 - Ingrith! - Everyone help. 837 01:09:13,040 --> 01:09:14,120 You, up. 838 01:09:14,200 --> 01:09:17,160 - Can anyone hear me? - Look out for Anlaf's men. 839 01:09:17,240 --> 01:09:19,960 We could only bring them comfort. 840 01:09:20,560 --> 01:09:22,240 They threatened to come back. 841 01:09:23,040 --> 01:09:26,400 - We have to protect ourselves. - We'll save those first. 842 01:09:28,120 --> 01:09:29,720 When did you talk? 843 01:09:30,640 --> 01:09:31,880 About three days ago. 844 01:09:35,000 --> 01:09:36,280 Give me the rope! 845 01:09:37,600 --> 01:09:38,640 Quick! 846 01:09:41,080 --> 01:09:41,960 Pull! 847 01:09:44,160 --> 01:09:45,240 Pull! 848 01:09:47,320 --> 01:09:48,200 Pull! 849 01:09:54,120 --> 01:09:54,960 Pull! 850 01:09:58,600 --> 01:09:59,520 Now! 851 01:10:13,760 --> 01:10:14,600 Finan. 852 01:10:20,600 --> 01:10:21,440 Where is…? 853 01:10:24,600 --> 01:10:29,160 NO! 854 01:11:21,880 --> 01:11:23,560 I brought this on them. 855 01:11:26,880 --> 01:11:30,120 It is Anlaf who is responsible for their suffering. 856 01:11:33,720 --> 01:11:35,520 Don't let yourself be broken. 857 01:11:37,200 --> 01:11:38,400 They've already broken us. 858 01:11:38,480 --> 01:11:40,640 We have no allies. We lost. 859 01:11:40,720 --> 01:11:44,200 We must find courage within ourselves and protect Northumbria. 860 01:11:45,560 --> 01:11:47,720 Prolonging the siege, 861 01:11:47,800 --> 01:11:50,880 we will give the rest of England time to prepare. 862 01:11:51,680 --> 01:11:55,400 Our suffering will protect those from whom we were separated. 863 01:11:55,480 --> 01:11:56,360 Rightly. 864 01:11:57,000 --> 01:11:59,240 Osbert can cross the sea to… 865 01:11:59,320 --> 01:12:00,280 Sea? 866 01:12:02,320 --> 01:12:07,560 We have to find the fastest horses. Anlaf will direct everyone's attention here. 867 01:12:08,560 --> 01:12:09,920 To lure Aethelstan. 868 01:12:11,840 --> 01:12:16,400 But they will start where they have people. Ingilmundr has a garrison on the Wirral. 869 01:12:17,800 --> 01:12:20,000 With our sons. 870 01:12:47,320 --> 01:12:51,840 THELWALL WIRRAL 871 01:13:10,520 --> 01:13:11,880 Something's going on. 872 01:13:17,600 --> 01:13:18,440 Hide. 873 01:13:19,280 --> 01:13:23,000 Those with swords at their throats have a choice. 874 01:13:24,120 --> 01:13:26,840 There are a thousand ships sailing here. 875 01:13:27,360 --> 01:13:28,840 Some have already arrived. 876 01:13:29,560 --> 01:13:32,680 The Saxon bridgeheads will fall within a week. 877 01:13:33,280 --> 01:13:36,680 Join us and fight against the tyrant Aethelstan 878 01:13:37,560 --> 01:13:38,400 or die. 879 01:13:40,440 --> 01:13:41,600 For King Ed… 880 01:14:05,720 --> 01:14:06,640 Don't move. 881 01:14:12,960 --> 01:14:14,800 We saw them, they left. 882 01:14:16,200 --> 01:14:18,200 - There, far away. - Thank you. 883 01:14:20,440 --> 01:14:22,120 No news from Thelwael. 884 01:14:27,960 --> 01:14:28,800 Sihtric. 885 01:14:29,760 --> 01:14:30,600 Lord? 886 01:14:31,720 --> 01:14:33,520 Will we finally fail? 887 01:14:37,640 --> 01:14:41,480 All the warriors I know, Ubba, Knut, Bloodhair… 888 01:14:42,720 --> 01:14:45,960 they suffered final defeat and they dragged others with them. 889 01:14:47,520 --> 01:14:51,480 There was always a fight ahead of us. A warrior does not die in peace. 890 01:14:51,560 --> 01:14:54,640 She predicted it. "Seven kings must die." 891 01:14:57,560 --> 01:14:58,800 We hope. 892 01:14:59,320 --> 01:15:02,000 Deep in my heart you never wanted to be king. 893 01:15:14,800 --> 01:15:17,240 Have the fugitives heard about my son? 894 01:15:21,560 --> 01:15:23,080 Until I'm sure 895 01:15:24,520 --> 01:15:25,560 I assume he's alive. 896 01:15:28,040 --> 01:15:32,640 If the conquest is easy, perhaps Anlaf will settle for Mercia. 897 01:15:32,720 --> 01:15:34,920 - It's fertile... - He won't be satisfied with her. 898 01:15:36,480 --> 01:15:39,480 They will plunder these lands, ruining England's hopes. 899 01:15:41,000 --> 01:15:44,200 A dream unites people, who wanted to kill each other. 900 01:15:46,480 --> 01:15:49,520 Without it, we will fall back into the age of darkness. 901 01:15:55,400 --> 01:15:57,240 We both lost a lot. 902 01:15:59,160 --> 01:16:00,600 I wonder... 903 01:16:04,000 --> 01:16:05,120 am I even alive? 904 01:16:10,120 --> 01:16:11,080 Can you feel it? 905 01:16:13,440 --> 01:16:14,600 You are alive. 906 01:16:18,240 --> 01:16:19,080 You too. 907 01:16:22,880 --> 01:16:24,120 We still have hope. 908 01:16:46,080 --> 01:16:47,000 Edmund? 909 01:16:48,680 --> 01:16:49,520 Osbert? 910 01:16:51,280 --> 01:16:52,240 Edmund? 911 01:17:13,160 --> 01:17:15,000 I have arrived in Ingilmund. 912 01:17:18,000 --> 01:17:19,920 To prove that you lied to me. 913 01:17:22,800 --> 01:17:23,840 And you were telling the truth. 914 01:17:27,960 --> 01:17:29,920 We came looking for our sons. 915 01:17:41,160 --> 01:17:42,920 Go get Osbert and Edward. 916 01:18:00,760 --> 01:18:01,600 Osbert! 917 01:18:04,080 --> 01:18:06,560 They hid and survived the massacre. 918 01:18:06,640 --> 01:18:10,040 Lord, you have my eternal gratitude. 919 01:18:11,280 --> 01:18:14,560 For the last year I wasn't myself and I really... 920 01:18:15,600 --> 01:18:16,840 I'm paying for my sins. 921 01:18:18,960 --> 01:18:22,280 At Brunanburh I will face the grand alliance. 922 01:18:22,360 --> 01:18:24,160 Regret won't help. 923 01:18:25,400 --> 01:18:27,480 Let's just talk about the upcoming fight. 924 01:18:28,080 --> 01:18:31,720 - What did you find out? - They set up camp on a hill. 925 01:18:32,800 --> 01:18:34,280 They have six armies. 926 01:18:35,080 --> 01:18:36,960 The battle of seven armies awaits us. 927 01:18:37,040 --> 01:18:39,040 I don't want you to fight for me. 928 01:18:39,120 --> 01:18:40,840 - I support you. - I know. 929 01:18:42,320 --> 01:18:43,280 Save yourself. 930 01:18:46,880 --> 01:18:48,920 Take your son to a safe place. 931 01:18:49,520 --> 01:18:53,800 If I don't survive the battle, power will fall into his hands. 932 01:18:53,880 --> 01:18:57,560 - You can't fight alone. - I forbid you to interfere. 933 01:18:57,640 --> 01:19:00,360 Take him away, Pyrlig. Take them all. 934 01:19:01,600 --> 01:19:04,280 - I have brought this fate upon you. - Let me serve you. 935 01:19:05,400 --> 01:19:06,280 Aethelstan… 936 01:19:08,640 --> 01:19:10,200 this is not a punishment. 937 01:19:10,280 --> 01:19:12,200 I think we both know it is. 938 01:19:15,040 --> 01:19:16,240 This is martyrdom. 939 01:19:17,400 --> 01:19:19,400 He can't defeat such a large army. 940 01:19:19,480 --> 01:19:21,480 We were pardoned. 941 01:19:22,840 --> 01:19:26,400 - God tells us to save ourselves. - It doesn't speak to me. 942 01:19:26,480 --> 01:19:29,480 Avoiding a losing battle it's not cowardice. 943 01:19:29,560 --> 01:19:30,560 Contrary. 944 01:19:31,400 --> 01:19:34,200 I will live with the thought that I escaped from danger. 945 01:19:34,280 --> 01:19:35,640 Your battles will come 946 01:19:36,840 --> 01:19:38,440 when you become king. 947 01:19:38,520 --> 01:19:40,600 King of what, mother? 948 01:19:42,400 --> 01:19:44,240 - We will fight. - NO. 949 01:19:44,320 --> 01:19:46,480 -Osbert, are you ready? - I always have been. 950 01:19:46,560 --> 01:19:50,640 Pyrlig, you told me that my destiny is to save England. 951 01:19:50,720 --> 01:19:54,480 This wasn't what I expected. Well, I don't believe in prophecies. 952 01:19:54,560 --> 01:19:57,680 And if it's your destiny is to protect Edmund? 953 01:19:57,760 --> 01:20:00,360 Maybe he will unite England. 954 01:20:00,440 --> 01:20:01,760 He will prove to be the worthy one. 955 01:20:01,840 --> 01:20:03,560 A king will not unite England. 956 01:20:04,240 --> 01:20:05,600 I see it now. 957 01:20:06,480 --> 01:20:10,280 Not Edmund, not Edward, not Alfred. And not Aethelstan. 958 01:20:11,600 --> 01:20:13,920 Alfred's dream was a united people. 959 01:20:14,800 --> 01:20:17,840 And I fought for it with these people from all over. 960 01:20:17,920 --> 01:20:20,240 And if we weren't going to make England, 961 01:20:20,320 --> 01:20:24,520 and a united English army? 962 01:20:26,840 --> 01:20:30,680 Who will be a better commander for her? than half-Saxon, half-Dan? 963 01:20:31,280 --> 01:20:32,120 Let's go! 964 01:20:33,760 --> 01:20:36,240 I guess I don't have to call myself English? 965 01:20:48,400 --> 01:20:51,400 BROMBOROUGH WIRRAL 966 01:21:19,800 --> 01:21:22,400 They celebrate as if they have already won. 967 01:21:39,320 --> 01:21:43,160 It's time to go. If it's going to work, we have to be on the front line. 968 01:21:43,680 --> 01:21:46,040 - We'll hit their left. - Why? 969 01:21:52,160 --> 01:21:53,320 Why the left one? 970 01:21:53,400 --> 01:21:56,600 It is weaker. Most people he holds a sword in his right hand. 971 01:21:56,680 --> 01:22:00,240 I fought Uhtred many times. He'll find a way. 972 01:22:01,600 --> 01:22:02,680 You! 973 01:22:04,720 --> 01:22:06,120 Where did you find it? 974 01:22:06,200 --> 01:22:08,760 I bought it in Aegelesburg for five coins. 975 01:22:10,720 --> 01:22:11,560 I can? 976 01:22:33,080 --> 01:22:34,600 I'll give you this one for him. 977 01:22:36,760 --> 01:22:40,120 Worth much more. And he has a grenade in his handle. 978 01:22:41,040 --> 01:22:44,280 You take that one and I'll keep this one. 979 01:22:48,320 --> 01:22:50,120 I am not your commander. 980 01:22:50,200 --> 01:22:53,960 I hold no power but I have fought many battles. 981 01:22:56,040 --> 01:22:58,000 I have already commanded some of you. 982 01:22:58,920 --> 01:23:01,240 Today I am a simple soldier for you. 983 01:23:02,320 --> 01:23:06,840 But please stay on the battlefield They let me guide them again. 984 01:23:08,120 --> 01:23:10,080 Our position is weak, 985 01:23:10,720 --> 01:23:14,800 but the trees on the left give us an advantage, which the enemy will not notice. 986 01:23:16,360 --> 01:23:17,520 We can beat him 987 01:23:18,360 --> 01:23:19,800 staying united. 988 01:23:46,360 --> 01:23:50,240 - You sober up immediately. - The stench of a thousand armpits. 989 01:23:50,880 --> 01:23:53,240 Maybe they sensed us and ran away. 990 01:23:53,760 --> 01:23:55,880 - Maybe. - Who touched my rump? 991 01:24:21,200 --> 01:24:22,280 God! 992 01:24:22,360 --> 01:24:23,440 Jesus! 993 01:24:32,480 --> 01:24:33,680 A lot of them. 994 01:24:51,360 --> 01:24:52,400 Uhtred? 995 01:24:53,080 --> 01:24:53,920 Uhtred. 996 01:24:54,760 --> 01:24:56,760 - What shall we do? - See these bags? 997 01:24:56,840 --> 01:24:59,000 Give them to the people on the front lines. 998 01:25:08,680 --> 01:25:10,680 Do not raise shields unnecessarily. 999 01:25:12,240 --> 01:25:14,240 Stand still. 1000 01:25:15,760 --> 01:25:17,440 Don't show fear. 1001 01:25:18,080 --> 01:25:20,240 Lord! He has arrived. 1002 01:25:29,760 --> 01:25:32,040 Here comes the tyrant himself. 1003 01:25:38,200 --> 01:25:39,040 Ready? 1004 01:25:40,240 --> 01:25:42,280 Go back as far as you can. 1005 01:26:05,640 --> 01:26:07,560 Shield wall! 1006 01:26:09,880 --> 01:26:14,520 BATTLE OF BRUNANBURH YEAR 937 1007 01:26:30,440 --> 01:26:33,440 - Ready? - Yes! 1008 01:26:33,520 --> 01:26:35,240 They confessed. 1009 01:26:35,920 --> 01:26:37,840 When I order you to retreat, 1010 01:26:38,840 --> 01:26:39,880 do it. 1011 01:26:39,960 --> 01:26:42,960 When the trees are before you, this will be your sign. 1012 01:26:43,040 --> 01:26:44,320 Do you think it will work? 1013 01:26:46,080 --> 01:26:48,760 If not, we won't see it again. 1014 01:26:49,800 --> 01:26:50,640 Trust me. 1015 01:26:51,640 --> 01:26:52,640 Do what I do. 1016 01:26:52,720 --> 01:26:54,960 Shield wall! 1017 01:26:56,800 --> 01:26:57,920 The wall… 1018 01:26:59,040 --> 01:27:00,160 shield! 1019 01:27:05,400 --> 01:27:07,200 Step back! 1020 01:27:11,840 --> 01:27:12,680 Step back! 1021 01:27:15,600 --> 01:27:16,480 Are they retreating? 1022 01:27:17,640 --> 01:27:18,960 Even before the fight? 1023 01:27:19,040 --> 01:27:22,320 - Stand back! - They know they lost. 1024 01:27:22,920 --> 01:27:24,040 Let's enjoy it. 1025 01:27:24,840 --> 01:27:26,240 Forward! 1026 01:27:27,200 --> 01:27:30,480 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience, 1027 01:27:30,560 --> 01:27:34,400 that he did not send us fear, but power, 1028 01:27:35,240 --> 01:27:38,000 love and clear mind! 1029 01:27:39,160 --> 01:27:40,040 Amen. 1030 01:27:53,880 --> 01:27:55,720 Step back! 1031 01:28:07,040 --> 01:28:08,600 Shields! 1032 01:28:17,000 --> 01:28:20,400 To formation! Attack! 1033 01:28:28,160 --> 01:28:29,800 Saxon bastards! 1034 01:28:42,800 --> 01:28:43,720 Pyrlig! 1035 01:28:44,400 --> 01:28:45,640 NO! 1036 01:28:49,480 --> 01:28:50,440 Pyrlig! 1037 01:29:06,280 --> 01:29:09,160 Two steps! One! On my command! 1038 01:29:09,240 --> 01:29:10,720 Let's hope it works! 1039 01:29:10,800 --> 01:29:12,160 Two steps back! 1040 01:29:12,240 --> 01:29:13,080 Back! 1041 01:29:14,040 --> 01:29:15,400 Step back! 1042 01:29:15,480 --> 01:29:16,720 Step back! 1043 01:29:20,560 --> 01:29:22,280 They retreat. We have them. 1044 01:29:26,240 --> 01:29:29,360 - Find the king! - Find the king! 1045 01:29:41,280 --> 01:29:42,600 Step back! 1046 01:29:42,680 --> 01:29:44,400 Step back! 1047 01:29:45,400 --> 01:29:47,640 For Shetland! 1048 01:29:47,720 --> 01:29:49,080 Here's to Orkney! 1049 01:29:52,560 --> 01:29:53,600 Step back! 1050 01:30:00,440 --> 01:30:02,360 - Next! - Next! 1051 01:30:02,440 --> 01:30:03,360 Back! 1052 01:30:03,920 --> 01:30:06,480 Hold the line! 1053 01:30:12,800 --> 01:30:14,080 Step back! 1054 01:30:14,160 --> 01:30:16,760 They will destroy us if we give in! 1055 01:30:16,840 --> 01:30:18,480 What are they doing? 1056 01:30:19,440 --> 01:30:22,680 Tell them Aethelstan is ahead! 1057 01:30:23,320 --> 01:30:24,560 Step back! 1058 01:30:25,360 --> 01:30:26,760 Step back! 1059 01:30:26,840 --> 01:30:30,280 The line is breaking, ladies! We are surrounding them! 1060 01:30:30,360 --> 01:30:32,720 Aethelstan is in the line of the Scots, my lord! 1061 01:30:33,200 --> 01:30:34,120 Pig chic! 1062 01:30:35,240 --> 01:30:36,640 Step back! 1063 01:30:37,680 --> 01:30:39,800 Pig chic! 1064 01:30:47,640 --> 01:30:50,000 Anlaf! Stop! 1065 01:30:50,080 --> 01:30:52,640 Forward! 1066 01:30:52,720 --> 01:30:54,800 They're coming for Aethelstan! 1067 01:30:55,400 --> 01:30:56,320 Step back! 1068 01:31:08,760 --> 01:31:10,320 Back! 1069 01:31:13,760 --> 01:31:15,240 The wall won't stand! 1070 01:31:16,440 --> 01:31:19,000 Aethelstan, hold the line! 1071 01:31:19,080 --> 01:31:20,320 How much longer, sir? 1072 01:31:20,840 --> 01:31:21,840 Almost there! 1073 01:31:29,480 --> 01:31:31,640 They are breaking the Aethelstan line! 1074 01:31:32,320 --> 01:31:33,800 We won't stand it! 1075 01:31:33,880 --> 01:31:35,000 Step back! 1076 01:31:35,080 --> 01:31:37,240 Forward! 1077 01:31:42,360 --> 01:31:43,400 Lord! 1078 01:31:46,320 --> 01:31:47,240 Lord. 1079 01:31:58,440 --> 01:31:59,880 Protect the king! 1080 01:32:00,560 --> 01:32:01,480 Aethelstan! 1081 01:32:01,560 --> 01:32:03,160 Lord trees! 1082 01:32:04,400 --> 01:32:06,720 We've got them, ladies! 1083 01:32:07,240 --> 01:32:09,240 - Give the signal! - Yes, sir! 1084 01:32:09,320 --> 01:32:11,560 - Something's wrong! - They turned us around! 1085 01:32:11,640 --> 01:32:13,400 Transition! 1086 01:32:20,920 --> 01:32:22,520 Lord Uhtred gave a signal. 1087 01:32:44,800 --> 01:32:46,560 Attack! 1088 01:33:07,840 --> 01:33:09,360 In the back! 1089 01:33:14,840 --> 01:33:15,920 Search for kings! 1090 01:33:16,000 --> 01:33:17,760 It's a trap! 1091 01:33:42,960 --> 01:33:43,840 Son! 1092 01:34:16,120 --> 01:34:17,240 NO! 1093 01:34:27,000 --> 01:34:28,040 Guards! 1094 01:34:28,120 --> 01:34:30,440 Retreat! 1095 01:34:33,600 --> 01:34:35,880 Scots! Withdraw! 1096 01:35:14,080 --> 01:35:15,840 Aethelstan! 1097 01:35:59,320 --> 01:36:00,720 Aethelstan! 1098 01:36:58,520 --> 01:36:59,640 Pyrlig? 1099 01:37:37,760 --> 01:37:40,440 Five kings fled from the battlefield, 1100 01:37:40,520 --> 01:37:41,760 but their sons, 1101 01:37:41,840 --> 01:37:45,600 son of the king of Orkney, King of Man, King of Shetland, 1102 01:37:45,680 --> 01:37:49,280 King of Strathclyde and the King of Scotland, fell. 1103 01:37:49,360 --> 01:37:53,520 Each of us left an heir there. 1104 01:37:53,600 --> 01:37:54,720 We are waiting. 1105 01:37:56,000 --> 01:37:59,080 We will attack those leaving the field and we will come back for ours. 1106 01:37:59,160 --> 01:38:00,880 Enough of this madness. 1107 01:38:02,200 --> 01:38:03,200 King of Shetland? 1108 01:38:05,600 --> 01:38:06,840 Enough of death. 1109 01:38:08,360 --> 01:38:10,120 We have to fight! 1110 01:38:11,560 --> 01:38:13,840 What is there to fight for? 1111 01:38:18,440 --> 01:38:20,560 I need a ship to get back. 1112 01:38:27,760 --> 01:38:28,600 And you? 1113 01:38:42,000 --> 01:38:43,040 Lord! 1114 01:38:47,240 --> 01:38:48,080 Uhtred! 1115 01:38:52,360 --> 01:38:53,200 Uhtred! 1116 01:38:59,400 --> 01:39:00,760 Finan! 1117 01:39:13,840 --> 01:39:18,920 THIS ISLAND HAS NEVER SEEN MAJOR SLAUGHTER 1118 01:39:19,000 --> 01:39:24,760 AND SO MANY WARRIORS CUTTED BY SWORD. 1119 01:39:24,840 --> 01:39:27,120 ANGLOSASIAN CHRONICLE 1120 01:39:27,200 --> 01:39:28,720 You only told lies? 1121 01:39:31,280 --> 01:39:32,360 Speak honestly. 1122 01:39:34,560 --> 01:39:37,600 You will stand before God cleansed of sins. 1123 01:39:44,440 --> 01:39:46,120 I felt sympathy for you. 1124 01:39:48,280 --> 01:39:51,920 - But love for my people won. - I chose you. 1125 01:39:53,520 --> 01:39:55,880 Maybe my gods are stronger than yours. 1126 01:39:58,920 --> 01:40:00,320 So why am I alive... 1127 01:40:02,680 --> 01:40:03,920 and you're about to die? 1128 01:40:06,720 --> 01:40:09,320 Only fools they try to understand destiny. 1129 01:42:06,680 --> 01:42:08,000 Uhtred. 1130 01:42:09,640 --> 01:42:11,400 - Did my son survive? - Yes. 1131 01:42:17,040 --> 01:42:18,600 Bebbanburg is ours again. 1132 01:42:19,880 --> 01:42:23,520 - We will rebuild the fortress in stone. - There is still a lot waiting for us. 1133 01:42:24,480 --> 01:42:25,960 Stay with us. 1134 01:42:29,200 --> 01:42:31,040 - What about the enemy? - We won. 1135 01:42:31,120 --> 01:42:34,560 Five royal sons died on the battlefield. 1136 01:42:35,760 --> 01:42:39,240 - They will never wear the crown. - "Seven kings must die." 1137 01:42:39,320 --> 01:42:41,040 The prediction was wrong. 1138 01:42:41,640 --> 01:42:44,680 Edward, King of Wessex, was the sixth. 1139 01:42:46,120 --> 01:42:47,600 Will I be the seventh? 1140 01:42:49,560 --> 01:42:52,440 I told the chroniclers describe your victory. 1141 01:42:52,520 --> 01:42:55,240 I don't want to be part of your story. 1142 01:42:55,920 --> 01:43:00,680 I only want honors in Valhalla, for keeping the oath. 1143 01:43:15,160 --> 01:43:17,360 You have done much more, Uhtred. 1144 01:43:19,080 --> 01:43:20,400 You replaced me. 1145 01:43:22,720 --> 01:43:24,520 You led when I couldn't. 1146 01:43:26,200 --> 01:43:27,320 And you forgave me... 1147 01:43:28,560 --> 01:43:30,120 unforgivable actions. 1148 01:43:34,800 --> 01:43:36,600 You saved hope for England. 1149 01:43:39,200 --> 01:43:41,200 Over time, it may come true. 1150 01:43:44,200 --> 01:43:45,280 I said 1151 01:43:46,960 --> 01:43:49,680 that if you prove to be the rightful king, 1152 01:43:51,200 --> 01:43:52,760 I will hand over Northumbria to you. 1153 01:43:56,880 --> 01:44:00,080 Those who died in battle they called themselves Englishmen. 1154 01:44:01,440 --> 01:44:04,000 England should be created in their honor. 1155 01:44:06,440 --> 01:44:08,560 On one condition. 1156 01:44:11,440 --> 01:44:14,600 Swear you won't marry your wife. 1157 01:44:15,360 --> 01:44:16,880 You will not produce heirs. 1158 01:44:17,640 --> 01:44:20,480 Nobody will question it Edmund's rights to the throne. 1159 01:44:29,920 --> 01:44:30,760 Thank you. 1160 01:44:46,840 --> 01:44:49,840 I give you my oath. 1161 01:44:51,080 --> 01:44:53,080 And we bow down to you. 1162 01:44:55,160 --> 01:45:00,120 You are therefore the ruler of Wessex, Mercia, East Anglia 1163 01:45:01,320 --> 01:45:02,360 and Northumbria. 1164 01:45:04,960 --> 01:45:06,560 My lands will be called... 1165 01:45:07,880 --> 01:45:08,920 England. 1166 01:45:12,480 --> 01:45:13,760 Long live the king! 1167 01:45:13,840 --> 01:45:15,440 Long live the king. 1168 01:45:16,120 --> 01:45:18,040 Long live the King of England. 1169 01:45:24,080 --> 01:45:25,640 Return to the chamber, my lord. 1170 01:45:29,920 --> 01:45:31,240 Don't mourn for me. 1171 01:45:31,920 --> 01:45:34,200 Death in battle was always destined for me. 1172 01:45:34,280 --> 01:45:35,640 You won't die. 1173 01:45:36,160 --> 01:45:39,680 I was supposed to die first, but I'm still alive. 1174 01:45:43,120 --> 01:45:46,760 Destiny rules everything. 1175 01:47:02,640 --> 01:47:04,200 Did the seven kings die? 1176 01:47:05,840 --> 01:47:09,200 The chronicles do not state whether my Lord Uhtred survived. 1177 01:47:10,800 --> 01:47:12,720 But those who knew him 1178 01:47:12,800 --> 01:47:16,120 they consider him the greatest warrior our times. 1179 01:47:17,600 --> 01:47:19,720 The man who created the kingdom. 1180 01:47:22,800 --> 01:47:27,440 ÆTHELSTAN RULED FOR 15 YEARS. 1181 01:47:30,240 --> 01:47:34,760 HE IS CONSIDERED THE FIRST AND THE GREATEST OF THE KINGS OF MEDIEVAL ENGLAND. 1182 01:47:36,480 --> 01:47:41,200 IN 1066 THE NORMANS, DESCENDANTS OF THE DANES, THEY FINALLY CONQUERED ENGLAND. 1183 01:47:42,720 --> 01:47:48,200 HOWEVER, THE BEBBANBURG FORTRESS STILL STANDS TODAY. 1184 01:47:51,800 --> 01:47:57,360 BAMBURGH CASTLE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY – PRESENT 1185 01:51:31,120 --> 01:51:36,120 Subtitles: Aleksandra Basińska