Uhtred and King Alfred will clash in The Last Kingdom season 3

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Netflix will be dropping all 10 episodes from historical drama series The Last Kingdom season three for fans to binge in one sitting. Season three will be adapted from Bernard Cornwell’s fifth (The Burning Land) and sixth (Death of Kings) books in his novel series The Saxon Stories. A short synopsis from Netflix reads: “As Alfred's (played by David Dawson) health weakens - and with it his dream of a united England - Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) must take command and confront a new threat, Danish warlord Sigrid (Ola Rapace).” The Last Kingdom will see King Alfred trying to preserve his legacy as the founder of England, uniting the various kingdoms across the country under one ruler.

But it’s not looking good for the monarch who continues to be sickly throughout his life and his reign, which could be ending sooner rather than later if he’s not careful. In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, The Last Kingdom star Dawson spoke about the fate of his character and what fans could expect from season three. While the star, 36, remained tight-lipped on whether King Alfred would meet his maker in season three, he did say: “The one thing I admire about Alfred - and we all know about Alfred - is he’s determined to see his vision go through. “And although he may be frail in body, he’s incredibly fierce and strong in his determination in his mind. So he won’t go down without a fight.” WHEN WILL SEASON 3 OF THE LAST KINGDOM BE ON NETFLIX?

David Dawson as Alfred in The Last Kingdom

Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred in The Last Kingdom

He went on to say that Alfred and Uhtred of Bebbanbug’s relationship would become more strained in season three. “With Uhtred, it’s always been incredibly complex but we’re going to see an awful lot of drama between the two of them throughout this season,” Dawson teased. Reflecting on his character’s story arc in season three, the Peaky Blinders and Ripper Street star said: “We’re facing the biggest army we’ve ever have to face. “I know that I’m getting weaker in my health, so there’s an awful lot on my plate to ensure England does not fall apart and isn’t on the edge of destruction. HOW TO WATCH THE LAST KINGDOM SEASON 3 ONLINE

“So the pressure to ensure that Edward will become a man that - should I be killed on a battlefield or should the worst ever happen to him - that people would follow my son rather than somebody else take that throne from us.” Lead star Dreymon also spoke at MCM Comic Con in London over the weekend about the conflict between Uhtred and Alfred, hinting that things would come to a head between the two men. The star, 35, said: “I’ve got to say, there were some scenes with David at the end of this series that were so wonderful to film because they were the culmination of three years of work and because David is such a good actor. “It’s very easy to completely to suspend your disbelief and I’ve got to say, that was the most rewarding moment of my acting career and I feel very blessed to have had those moments. THE LAST KINGDOM SEASON 3 NETFLIX RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER, PLOT

David Dawson as Alfred in The Last Kingdom