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The Last Kingdom S2E1 — Episode 1
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The Last Kingdom•Season 2•Episode 1

Episode 1

7.8/10 · 4,605 votesMar 16, 201757 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 2•−0.8 vs season avg

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

Directed byPeter Hoar
Written byStephen Butchard
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Alexander Dreymon

Alexander Dreymon

Uhtred of Bebbanburg

David Dawson

David Dawson

Alfred

Eliza Butterworth

Eliza Butterworth

Aelswith

Harry McEntire

Harry McEntire

Aethelwold

Arnas Fedaravičius

Arnas Fedaravičius

Sihtric

Christian Hillborg

Christian Hillborg

Erik

Björn Bengtsson

Björn Bengtsson

Sigefrid

Peri Baumeister

Peri Baumeister

Gisela

Millie Brady

Millie Brady

Aethelflaed

Simon Kunz

Simon Kunz

Odda

Adrian Bouchet

Adrian Bouchet

Steapa

Crew7

P

Paul Knight

Editor

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Stephen Butchard

Writer

Peter Hoar

Peter Hoar

Director

D

Dominic Barlow

Producer

M

Michael Robins

Line Producer

R

Ralph Wheeler-Holes

Costume Designer

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Nina Ayres

Assistant Costume Designer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Last Kingdom season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 4,605 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on March 16, 2017.

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