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The Worst Episodes of The Last Kingdom

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Worst episode
S2E1 Episode 1
7.84,625 votes
Best episode
S5E10 Episode 10
9.67,602 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.9avg
Binge time
1d 18h
46 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(4625 votes)

    S2:E1

    Sent North by Alfred to ransom enslaved King Guthred, Beocca seeks help from Uhtred, who makes a new allegiance in his quest for vengeance.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  2. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(5418 votes)

    S1:E2

    Caught between his scheming uncle Ælfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.

    Director:Nick Murphy
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  3. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(5062 votes)

    S1:E3

    Uhtred allies himself with newly crowned Alfred, but his commitment to the nascent king jeopardizes his bond with Brida.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  4. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(3884 votes)

    S5:E1

    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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  5. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(3953 votes)

    S2:E5

    After a season of peace, Uhtred receives a mystical call to follow his fate. Erik makes a cunning request, and Beocca navigates matters of the heart.

    Director:Jamie Donoughue
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(4089 votes)

    S4:E1

    Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  7. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(3549 votes)

    S5:E2

    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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  8. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(6861 votes)

    S1:E1

    Abducted by a Viking warlord after his father is slain in battle, young Uhtred adopts the Norse way of life until tragedy befalls his new family.

    Director:Nick Murphy
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  9. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(4877 votes)

    S1:E4

    King Alfred keeps Uhtred close with a tactical play, but Uhtred soon realizes he's been tricked. Meanwhile, a great battle looms over Wessex.

    Director:Anthony Byrne
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  10. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.3/10(4222 votes)

    S2:E2

    The stratagems of Abbot Eadred play on Guthred's weakness. Uhtred rallies the men of Cumbraland to march on Eoferwic, but faces a cruel betrayal.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  11. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(3689 votes)

    S4:E6

    Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  12. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(3455 votes)

    S5:E3

    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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  13. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(3667 votes)

    S4:E8

    Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Peter McKenna

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  14. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.5/10(4819 votes)

    S1:E6

    Uhtred leads a raiding party to Cornwall on a mission for wealth and independence and attracts the attention of a beautiful sorceress queen.

    Director:Ben Chanan
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  15. The Last Kingdom Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(4801 votes)

    S1:E7

    As a consequence of their actions in Cornwall, Uhtred and Leofric face off in a death match. The Danes launch an invasion of Wessex.

    Director:Peter Hoar
    Writer:Stephen Butchard

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  16. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.5/10(3767 votes)

    S4:E5

    A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  17. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(3651 votes)

    S4:E7

    Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.

    Director:David Moore
    Writer:Jamie Crichton

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  18. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(4044 votes)

    S3:E2

    Falling afoul of Alfred, Uhtred flees north to his brother, Ragnar. His eye on the throne, Aethelwold begins assembling an alliance to strike Wessex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.6/10(4001 votes)

    S3:E3

    Bloodhair and Aethelwold try to coax Uhtred into their alliance against Alfred. Fearing for her life, Aethelflaed turns to Father Beocca for aid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Last Kingdom Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.6/10(3979 votes)

    S3:E6

    Edward makes a kingly decision. Alfred lays plans for his son's future reign. Aethelwold faces a treacherous task. Uhtred and Brida search out a seer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.6/10(3439 votes)

    S5:E5

    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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  22. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(3365 votes)

    S5:E8

    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:James Smythe, Martha Hillier

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  23. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.7/10(3783 votes)

    S4:E9

    The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  24. The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.7/10(3911 votes)

    S4:E2

    As Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve. News of Cnut's treachery reaches Wessex.

    Director:Edward Bazalgette
    Writer:Martha Hillier

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  25. The Last Kingdom Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(4126 votes)

    S2:E7

    Æthelred faces humiliation after his blunder in London backs Alfred into a corner. Her loyalties shifting, Æthelflæd makes a dire appeal to Uhtred.

    Director:Richard Senior
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of The Last Kingdom. It scored 7.8/10 from 4,625 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on March 16, 2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

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