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The Last Kingdom S5E1 — Episode 1
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The Last Kingdom•Season 5•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.0/10 · 3,868 votesMar 9, 202254 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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

Directed byAndy Hay
Written byMartha Hillier
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Cast13

Alexander Dreymon

Alexander Dreymon

Uhtred of Bebbanburg

Eliza Butterworth

Eliza Butterworth

Aelswith

Mark Rowley

Mark Rowley

Finan

Ruby Hartley

Ruby Hartley

Stiorra

James Northcote

James Northcote

Aldhelm

Arnas Fedaravičius

Arnas Fedaravičius

Sihtric

Harry Gilby

Harry Gilby

Aethelstan

Timothy Innes

Timothy Innes

King Edward

Stefanie Martini

Stefanie Martini

Eadith

Phia Saban

Phia Saban

Aelfwynn

Adrian Schiller

Adrian Schiller

Aethelhelm

Jaakko Ohtonen

Jaakko Ohtonen

Wolland

Crew5

M

Martha Hillier

Writer

A

Andy Hay

Director

A

Andy Hay

Co-Executive Producer

T

Tim Palmer

Director of Photography

H

Howard Burden

Costume Designer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Last Kingdom season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 3,868 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Andy Hay and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on March 9, 2022.

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