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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    9.6/10(7602 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  2. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.9/10(3515 votes)

    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.

    Director:Paul Wilmshurst
    Writer:Alex Straker

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  3. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.9/10(3641 votes)

    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.

    Director:Anthony Philipson
    Writer:Alexander Stewart

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  4. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.9/10(3547 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  5. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.8/10(3711 votes)

    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.

    Director:Paul Wilmshurst
    Writer:James Smythe

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  6. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(3365 votes)

    S5:E8

    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
    Writers:James Smythe, Martha Hillier

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  7. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.6/10(3439 votes)

    S5:E5

    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

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  8. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(3455 votes)

    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.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Laura Grace

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  9. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(3549 votes)

    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.

    Director:Alexander Dreymon
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  10. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(3884 votes)

    S5:E1

    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

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 10" is the best rated episode of The Last Kingdom season 5. It scored 9.6/10 from 7,602 votes. Directed by Jon East and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on March 9, 2022. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 6".