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The Last Kingdom S5E2 — Episode 2

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The Last Kingdom•Season 5•Episode 2

Episode 2

8.2/10 · 3,536 votesMar 9, 202256 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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.

Directed byAlexander Dreymon

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

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Martha Hillier

Writer

Alexander Dreymon

Alexander Dreymon

Director

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Andy Hay

Co-Executive Producer

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Tim Palmer

Director of Photography

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Howard Burden

Costume Designer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of The Last Kingdom season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 3,536 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Alexander Dreymon and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on March 9, 2022.

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