9.6/106,205 votesLoading...#1 - Episode 10
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2022
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
Writer: Martha Hillier
9.5/104,793 votesLoading...#2 - Episode 10
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2018
As a climactic battle with the Danes draws near, untested Edward faces dire decisions about the fates of Uhtred, Wessex -- and England.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.4/104,162 votesLoading...#3 - Episode 9
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.2/105,072 votesLoading...#4 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2015
A united King Alfred and Uhtred leave the cover of the marshes and make a rallying call to all Saxon armies.
Director: Peter Hoar
Writer: Stephen Butchard
9.2/103,981 votesLoading...#5 - Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2017
Dispatched to Northumbria, Uhtred walks a fine line between fealty to Alfred and assisting Ragnar's savage blood feud with Kjartan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.2/104,107 votesLoading...#6 - Episode 8
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/4/2017
Odda defies Alfred to coerce the king into war. Uhtred conspires with Erik to rescue Æthelflæd, forcing a fateful confrontation with Sigefrid.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.2/103,608 votesLoading...#7 - Episode 4
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2020
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.
Director: Sarah O'Gorman
Writer: Jamie Crichton
9.1/103,808 votesLoading...#8 - Episode 10
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/2020
Edward besieges Winchester as he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, but Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim.
Director: Edward Bazalgette
Writer: Martha Hillier
9.0/104,000 votesLoading...#9 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/103,416 votesLoading...#10 - Episode 5
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2018
A deadly betrayal threatens to splinter Ragnar's army. Uhtred forms a cunning battle plan and finds an unexpected ally in young Edward.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/104,448 votesLoading...#11 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2015
Uhtred volunteers to attack Danish ships, but challenges Ubba in the process as the Danes threaten Wessex.
Director: Ben Chanan
Writer: Stephen Butchard
8.9/103,416 votesLoading...#12 - Episode 4
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/102,832 votesLoading...#13 - Episode 6
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/9/2022
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.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Alex Straker
8.9/102,936 votesLoading...#14 - Episode 7
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2022
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.
Director: Anthony Philipson
Writer: Alexander Stewart
8.9/102,857 votesLoading...#15 - Episode 9
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/9/2022
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
Writer: Martha Hillier
8.8/103,431 votesLoading...#16 - Episode 7
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/27/2017
Æthelred faces humiliation after his blunder in London backs Alfred into a corner. Her loyalties shifting, Æthelflæd makes a dire appeal to Uhtred.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/103,773 votesLoading...#17 - Episode 1
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/103,287 votesLoading...#18 - Episode 7
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2018
A message from Uhtred and the machinations of Skade exploit divisions among the Danes. His health failing, Alfred wrestles with Aethelwold's fate.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/103,358 votesLoading...#19 - Episode 8
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2018
Uhtred risks returning to Wessex to fulfill his vow to Brida. As the royal wedding approaches, Aethelwold spreads discord from the shadows.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/103,371 votesLoading...#20 - Episode 3
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2020
Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.
Director: Sarah O'Gorman
Writer: Charlotte Wolf
8.7/103,439 votesLoading...#21 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/103,282 votesLoading...#22 - Episode 2
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2020
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.
Director: Edward Bazalgette
Writer: Martha Hillier
8.7/103,174 votesLoading...#23 - Episode 9
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/2020
The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.
Director: Edward Bazalgette
Writer: Martha Hillier
8.7/103,010 votesLoading...#24 - Episode 4
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/9/2022
Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: James Smythe
8.7/102,729 votesLoading...#25 - Episode 8
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2022
Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.
Director: Anthony Philipson
Writer: Martha Hillier, James Smythe
The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom
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"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom". It scored 9.6/10 based on 6205 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".