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The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 2

Every episode of The Last Kingdom Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    9.3/10(5022 votes)

    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:Richard Senior
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    9.2/10(4882 votes)

    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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  3. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    9.0/10(4881 votes)

    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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  4. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(4158 votes)

    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:Jamie Donoughue
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(4126 votes)

    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:Richard Senior
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(4222 votes)

    S2:E2

    The stratagems of Abbot Eadred play on Guthred's weakness. Uhtred rallies the men of Cumbraland to march on Eoferwic, but faces a cruel betrayal.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  7. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(3953 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Jamie Donoughue
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(4625 votes)

    S2:E1

    Sent North by Alfred to ransom enslaved King Guthred, Beocca seeks help from Uhtred, who makes a new allegiance in his quest for vengeance.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of The Last Kingdom season 2. It scored 9.3/10 from 5,022 votes. Directed by Richard Senior and written by Unknown, it aired on May 4, 2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 4".