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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!

The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 5

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    8.0/10(3.3k votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

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

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    Director:Andy Hay
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    8.2/10(3.0k votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    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.

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    8.3/10(2.9k votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    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.

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    Director:Andy Hay
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    8.7/10(3.1k votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.

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    8.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

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

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    8.9/10(3.0k votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    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.

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    8.9/10(3.1k votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    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.

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    8.7/10(2.9k votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.

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    8.9/10(3.0k votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.

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    Director:Jon East
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    9.6/10(6.5k votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    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.

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    Director:Jon East

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Last Kingdom" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 3342 votes. Directed by Andy Hay and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on 3/9/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".