The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.2/10(4333 votes)

   #1 - Episode 4

   S4:E44/26/2020

   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

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   Director:Sarah O'Gorman

   Writer:Jamie Crichton
2. 

   9.1/10(4492 votes)

   #2 - Episode 10

   S4:E104/26/2020

   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

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   Director:Edward Bazalgette

   Writer:Martha Hillier
3. 

   8.8/10(3992 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S4:E34/26/2020

   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

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   Director:Sarah O'Gorman

   Writer:Charlotte Wolf
4. 

   8.7/10(3894 votes)

   #4 - Episode 2

   S4:E24/26/2020

   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

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   Director:Edward Bazalgette

   Writer:Martha Hillier
5. 

   8.7/10(3767 votes)

   #5 - Episode 9

   S4:E94/26/2020

   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

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   Director:Edward Bazalgette

   Writer:Martha Hillier
6. 

   8.5/10(3753 votes)

   #6 - Episode 5

   S4:E54/26/2020

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

   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Martha Hillier

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Martha Hillier
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7. 

   8.5/10(3638 votes)

   #7 - Episode 7

   S4:E74/26/2020

   Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.

   Director:David Moore

   Writer:Jamie Crichton

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   Director:David Moore

   Writer:Jamie Crichton
8. 

   8.4/10(3651 votes)

   #8 - Episode 8

   S4:E84/26/2020

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

   Director:David Moore

   Writer:Peter McKenna

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   Director:David Moore

   Writer:Peter McKenna
9. 

   8.3/10(3676 votes)

   #9 - Episode 6

   S4:E64/26/2020

   Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.

   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Martha Hillier

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Martha Hillier
10. 

    8.2/10(4070 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S4:E14/26/2020

    Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette

    Writer:Martha Hillier

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    Director:Edward Bazalgette

    Writer:Martha Hillier