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The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 5

Every episode of The Last Kingdom Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 5!

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 3197 votes. Directed by Andy Hay and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on 3/9/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.1/103,197 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2022

    Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.

    Director: Andy Hay

    Writer: Martha Hillier

  • Episode 2
    8.2/102,885 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2022

    A betrayal at Eoferwic sends Sigtryggr in search of aid, while Uhtred begs Aethelflaed for military support she cannot give. Edward meets a new ally.

    Director: Alexander Dreymon

    Writer: Martha Hillier

  • Episode 3
    8.4/102,793 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2022

    In the aftermath of the tragic battle for Eoferwic, Sigtryggr is forced to make a painful choice. Edward learns of Aethelhelm's intrigues in Mercia.

    Director: Andy Hay

    Writer: Laura Grace

  • Episode 4
    8.7/102,987 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Episode 5
    8.6/102,769 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2022

    Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.

    Director: Paul Wilmshurst

    Writer: Martha Hillier

  • Episode 6
    8.9/102,810 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Episode 7
    8.9/102,917 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Episode 8
    8.7/102,709 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Episode 9
    8.9/102,836 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Episode 10
    9.6/106,167 votes

    #10 - 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