8.1/103,181 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
8.2/102,868 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
8.4/102,777 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
8.7/102,970 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
8.6/102,752 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
8.9/102,793 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
8.9/102,899 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
8.7/102,694 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
8.9/102,820 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
9.6/106,139 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
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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 3181 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".