The Last Kingdom

The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom

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Every episode of The Last Kingdom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom!

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  1. 8.9/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

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    S2:E8

    Odda defies Alfred to coerce the king into war. Uhtred conspires with Erik to rescue Æthelflæd, forcing a fateful confrontation with Sigefrid.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Episode 10

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    S3:E10

    As a climactic battle with the Danes draws near, untested Edward faces dire decisions about the fates of Uhtred, Wessex -- and England.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Episode 10

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    S5:E10

    Armies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England — and Uhtred's hope of securing his family's future.

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    Director:Jon East
  4. 8.7/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

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    Dispatched to Northumbria, Uhtred walks a fine line between fealty to Alfred and assisting Ragnar's savage blood feud with Kjartan.

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    Director:N/A
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  5. 8.7/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Episode 9

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    S3:E9

    At the end of his days, Alfred takes Uhtred into his confidence about his plans for Edward's uncertain future, but Aelswith charts a different course.

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    Director:N/A
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  6. 8.6/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Episode 8

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    A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.

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  8. 8.6/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Episode 10

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    S4:E10

    Edward besieges Winchester as he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, but Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim.

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  9. 8.5/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Episode 7

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    As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.

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  10. 8.5/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Episode 5

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    S3:E5

    A deadly betrayal threatens to splinter Ragnar's army. Uhtred forms a cunning battle plan and finds an unexpected ally in young Edward.

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    Director:N/A
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  11. 8.5/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

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    S4:E5

    A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.

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    Director:Andy Hay
  12. 8.4/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

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    S1:E6

    Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.

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  13. 8.4/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

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    Hild and Ragnar hunt for Uhtred, who lays plans for escape. Alfred eyes the kingdom of Mercia, and chaos erupts when Guthred's alliance crumbles.

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    Director:N/A
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  14. 8.4/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

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    S4:E2

    As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve. News of Cnut's treachery reaches Wessex.

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  15. 8.4/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Episode 9

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    The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.

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  16. 8.3/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Episode 5

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    Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.

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  17. 8.3/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Episode 5

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    After a season of peace, Uhtred receives a mystical call to follow his fate. Erik makes a cunning request, and Beocca navigates matters of the heart.

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    Director:N/A
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  18. 8.3/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

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    S2:E6

    As his distrust of Uhtred deepens, Alfred sends Æthelred to drive Erik and Sigefrid from London, but the young lord harbors ambitions of his own.

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    Director:N/A
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  19. 8.3/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

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    Falling afoul of Alfred, Uhtred flees north to his brother, Ragnar. His eye on the throne, Aethelwold begins assembling an alliance to strike Wessex.

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    Director:N/A
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  20. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

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    S3:E3

    Bloodhair and Aethelwold try to coax Uhtred into their alliance against Alfred. Fearing for her life, Aethelflaed turns to Father Beocca for aid.

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  21. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Episode 8

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    S3:E8

    Uhtred risks returning to Wessex to fulfill his vow to Brida. As the royal wedding approaches, Aethelwold spreads discord from the shadows.

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    Director:N/A
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  22. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Episode 3

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    Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.

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  23. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

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    Hoping to be joined by Edward's troops, Aethelflaed and Uhtred ally with the Welsh to face Cnut's thousand-warrior army at the Battle of Tettenhall.

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  24. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #23 - Episode 8

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    S4:E8

    Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.

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    Director:David Moore
  25. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #24 - Episode 4

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    S5:E4

    Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.

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  26. 8.3/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Episode 5

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    Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom". It scored 8.9/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/4/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 10".