The Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(35 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S5:E13/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Martha Hillier
2. 

   7.4/10(24 votes)

   #2 - Episode 2

   S5:E23/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Alexander Dreymon

   Writer:Martha Hillier
3. 

   8.2/10(19 votes)

   #3 - Episode 3

   S5:E33/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Andy Hay

   Writer:Laura Grace
4. 

   8.4/10(21 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S5:E43/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Paul Wilmshurst

   Writer:James Smythe
5. 

   8.4/10(19 votes)

   #5 - Episode 5

   S5:E53/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Paul Wilmshurst

   Writer:Martha Hillier
6. 

   8.2/10(19 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S5:E63/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Paul Wilmshurst

   Writer:Alex Straker
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7. 

   7.7/10(22 votes)

   #7 - Episode 7

   S5:E73/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Anthony Philipson

   Writer:Alexander Stewart
8. 

   8.3/10(21 votes)

   #8 - Episode 8

   S5:E83/9/2022

   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

   Writers:Martha Hillier, James Smythe

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   Director:Anthony Philipson

   Writers:Martha Hillier, James Smythe
9. 

   8.4/10(19 votes)

   #9 - Episode 9

   S5:E93/9/2022

   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

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   Director:Jon East

   Writer:Martha Hillier
10. 

    9.1/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S5:E103/9/2022

    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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    Director:Jon East

    Writer:Martha Hillier