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The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom

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    9.6/10(6.6k votes)

    #1 - Episode 10

    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.

    Director:Jon East
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    9.5/10(5.1k votes)

    #2 - Episode 10

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.4/10(4.4k votes)

    #3 - Episode 9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Episode 8
    9.2/10(5.4k votes)

    #4 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    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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  5. Background image for Episode 4
    9.2/10(4.2k votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(4.4k votes)

    #6 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(3.8k votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    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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  9. Background image for Episode 10
    9.1/10(4.0k votes)

    #8 - Episode 10

    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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  10. Background image for Episode 3
    9.0/10(4.3k votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Episode 5
    9.0/10(3.6k votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.9/10(4.7k votes)

    #11 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

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

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    8.9/10(3.6k votes)

    #12 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Uhtred turns his attention to Aethelflaed's plight. Alfred forces Edward to face his duty. Ragnar's army marches but traitors emerge from within.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Episode 6
    8.9/10(3.0k votes)

    #13 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    The forces of Edward and Sigtryggr march toward battle as Uhtred races to reveal the truth of Aethelhelm's scheming and avert a ruinous war.

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  15. Background image for Episode 7
    8.9/10(3.2k votes)

    #14 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    Edward offers a role to Stiorra that would restore her to power. Aethelhelm meets with a Saxon enemy. Uhtred has a long-overdue reckoning with Brida.

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  16. Background image for Episode 9
    8.9/10(3.1k votes)

    #15 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.

    Director:Jon East
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  17. Background image for Episode 7
    8.8/10(3.6k votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Æthelred faces humiliation after his blunder in London backs Alfred into a corner. Her loyalties shifting, Æthelflæd makes a dire appeal to Uhtred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Episode 1
    8.8/10(4.0k votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    His health failing and fearing for his legacy, Alfred sends Uhtred to confront a new threat: fierce Danish warrior Bloodhair and his sorceress, Skade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Episode 7
    8.8/10(3.5k votes)

    #18 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    A message from Uhtred and the machinations of Skade exploit divisions among the Danes. His health failing, Alfred wrestles with Aethelwold's fate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Episode 8
    8.8/10(3.6k votes)

    #19 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Episode 3
    8.8/10(3.6k votes)

    #20 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    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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  22. Background image for Episode 6
    8.7/10(3.7k votes)

    #21 - Episode 6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Episode 2
    8.7/10(3.5k votes)

    #22 - Episode 2

    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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  24. Background image for Episode 9
    8.7/10(3.4k votes)

    #23 - Episode 9

    S4:E9

    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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  25. Background image for Episode 4
    8.7/10(3.2k votes)

    #24 - Episode 4

    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. Background image for Episode 8
    8.7/10(2.9k votes)

    #25 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom". It scored 9.6/10 based on 6633 votes. Directed by Jon East and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on 3/9/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 10".