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The Last Kingdom S5E8 — Episode 8

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The Last Kingdom•Season 5•Episode 8

Episode 8

8.7/10 · 3,354 votesMar 9, 202254 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 5•matches the season avg

Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.

Directed byAnthony Philipson

Written byMartha Hillier, James Smythe

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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

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Anthony Philipson

Director

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James Smythe

Writer

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Tim Palmer

Director of Photography

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Ralph Wheeler-Holes

Costume Designer

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Episode Summary

"Episode 8" is episode 8 of The Last Kingdom season 5. It scored 8.7/10 from 3,354 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Anthony Philipson and written by Martha Hillier, James Smythe, it aired on March 9, 2022.

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