The Last Kingdom: Season 4

2020 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.2

What Season 4 of The Last Kingdom

The season opens with Uhtred determined to reclaim Bebbanburg, the fortress that is his by birth, even though King Edward refuses to help him. Meanwhile, Edward and Aethelflaed debate the future of Mercia and their father's dream of a united England. The Scots weaken Bebbanburg's defenses, and word arrives in Wessex of Cnut's betrayal. Uhtred, caught between Saxons and Danes, must decide where his loyalties lie. Brida, Sigtryggr and Haesten add new threats for both sides.

10episodes

Apr 26, 2020premiered

9 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 Episode 1
Apr 26, 2020 · 56 min · ★ 7.7
Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.
Directing: Edward Bazalgette · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle
4x02 Episode 2
Apr 26, 2020 · 56 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Edward Bazalgette · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Eva Birthistle
4x03 Episode 3
Apr 26, 2020 · 55 min · ★ 8.2
Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.
Directing: Sarah O'Gorman · Writing: Charlotte Wolf · Starring: Emily Cox, James Northcote, Ian Hart, Adrian Schiller
4x04 Episode 4
Apr 26, 2020 · 52 min · ★ 8.4
Hoping to be joined by Edward's troops, Aethelflaed and Uhtred ally with the Welsh to face Cnut's thousand-warrior army at the Battle of Tettenhall.
Directing: Sarah O'Gorman · Writing: Jamie Crichton · Starring: Emily Cox, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller, Adrian Bouchet
4x05 Episode 5
Apr 26, 2020 · 55 min · ★ 8.2
A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.
Directing: Andy Hay · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller, Finn Elliot
4x06 Episode 6
Apr 26, 2020 · 53 min · ★ 7.9
Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.
Directing: Andy Hay · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller
4x07 Episode 7
Apr 26, 2020 · 52 min · ★ 8.0
Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.
Directing: David Moore · Writing: Jamie Crichton · Starring: Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller
4x08 Episode 8
Apr 26, 2020 · 51 min · ★ 8.1
Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.
Directing: David Moore · Writing: Peter McKenna · Starring: Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Finn Elliot
4x09 Episode 9
Apr 26, 2020 · 53 min · ★ 8.4
The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.
Directing: Edward Bazalgette · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, Adrian Schiller, Jeppe Beck Laursen
4x10 Episode 10 Season Finale
Apr 26, 2020 · 55 min · ★ 8.5
Edward besieges Winchester as he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, but Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim.
Directing: Edward Bazalgette · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, Ruby Hartley, James Northcote, Adrian Schiller