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The Worst Episodes of The Last Kingdom

Every episode of The Last Kingdom ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Last Kingdom!

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "The Last Kingdom". It scored 7.8/10 based on 3696 votes. Directed by Peter Hoar and written by Stephen Butchard, it aired on 3/16/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.8/103,696 votes
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    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2017

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.0/104,460 votes
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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2015

    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

  • Episode 3
    8.0/104,172 votes
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    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2015

    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

  • Episode 5
    8.1/103,257 votes
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    #4 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.1/103,194 votes
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    #5 - Episode 1

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2022

    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

  • Episode 1
    8.2/103,450 votes
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    #6 - Episode 1

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.2/102,882 votes
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    #7 - Episode 2

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2022

    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

  • Episode 1
    8.3/105,591 votes
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    #8 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2015

    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

  • Episode 4
    8.3/104,029 votes
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    #9 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2015

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.3/103,484 votes
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    #10 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2017

    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

  • Episode 6
    8.3/103,081 votes
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    #11 - Episode 6

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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

  • Episode 8
    8.4/103,051 votes
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    #12 - Episode 8

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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

  • Episode 3
    8.4/102,790 votes
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    #13 - Episode 3

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2022

    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

  • Episode 6
    8.5/103,968 votes
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    #14 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2015

    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

  • Episode 7
    8.5/103,954 votes
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    #15 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2015

    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

  • Episode 7
    8.5/103,042 votes
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    #16 - Episode 7

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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

  • Episode 2
    8.6/103,351 votes
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    #17 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.6/103,314 votes
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    #18 - Episode 3

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.6/103,284 votes
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    #19 - Episode 6

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.6/103,146 votes
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    #20 - Episode 5

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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

  • Episode 5
    8.6/102,766 votes
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    #21 - Episode 5

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2022

    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

  • Episode 6
    8.7/103,420 votes
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    #22 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2017

    As his distrust of Uhtred deepens, Alfred sends Æthelred to drive Erik and Sigefrid from London, but the young lord harbors ambitions of his own.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.7/103,261 votes
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    #23 - Episode 2

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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

  • Episode 9
    8.7/103,152 votes
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    #24 - Episode 9

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/2020

    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

  • Episode 4
    8.7/102,985 votes
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    #25 - Episode 4

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 3/9/2022

    Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.

    Director: Paul Wilmshurst

    Writer: James Smythe