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The Worst Episodes of The Last Kingdom

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  1. 7.8/10(3.8k votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

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

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  2. 8.0/10(4.6k votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

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    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.

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  3. 8.0/10(4.3k votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

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    S1:E3

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

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  4. 8.0/10(3.3k votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

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    S5:E1

    Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.

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    Director:Andy Hay
  5. 8.1/10(3.4k votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  6. 8.2/10(3.6k votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

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    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.

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  8. 8.2/10(3.0k votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

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    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.

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  9. 8.3/10(5.8k votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

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    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.

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  10. 8.3/10(4.2k votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

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

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  11. 8.3/10(3.6k votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

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    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.

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  12. 8.3/10(3.2k votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

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

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    Director:Andy Hay
  13. 8.3/10(2.9k votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

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    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.

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    Director:Andy Hay
  14. 8.4/10(3.2k votes)

    #13 - Episode 8

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    S4:E8

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

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    Director:David Moore
  15. 8.5/10(4.1k votes)

    #14 - Episode 6

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    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.

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  16. 8.5/10(4.1k votes)

    #15 - Episode 7

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    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.

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  17. 8.5/10(3.1k votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

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    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.

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  18. 8.6/10(3.5k votes)

    #17 - Episode 2

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

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  19. 8.6/10(3.4k votes)

    #18 - Episode 3

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    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.

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  20. 8.6/10(3.4k votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

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    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.

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  21. 8.6/10(3.3k votes)

    #20 - Episode 5

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    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.

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    Director:Andy Hay
  22. 8.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #21 - Episode 5

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

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  23. 8.7/10(3.5k votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

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    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.

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  24. 8.7/10(3.4k votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

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    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.

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  25. 8.7/10(3.3k votes)

    #24 - Episode 9

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    S4:E9

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

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  26. 8.7/10(3.1k votes)

    #25 - Episode 4

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    S5:E4

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

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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 3842 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".