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The Last Kingdom S5E5 — Episode 5

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The Last Kingdom•Season 5•Episode 5

Episode 5

8.6/10 · 3,425 votesMar 9, 202257 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.

Directed byPaul Wilmshurst

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

Paul Wilmshurst

Paul Wilmshurst

Director

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Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

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Adam Green

Editor

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Howard Burden

Costume Designer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of The Last Kingdom season 5. It scored 8.6/10 from 3,425 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Paul Wilmshurst and written by Martha Hillier, it aired on March 9, 2022.

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