The Last Kingdom: Season 5

2022 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.1

What Season 5 of The Last Kingdom

A fragile peace has reigned in England for years, but Uhtred believes that trouble is just over the horizon — and events soon confirm his suspicions.

10episodes

Mar 9, 2022released

9.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Episode 1
Mar 9, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 7.9
Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.
Directing: Andy Hay · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Finn Elliot
5x02 Episode 2
Mar 9, 2022 · 56 min · ★ 7.4
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.
Directed by: Alexander Dreymon · Written by: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Finn Elliot
5x03 Episode 3
Mar 9, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Directing: Andy Hay · Writing: Laura Grace · Starring: Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Ewan Horrocks
5x04 Episode 4
Mar 9, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 8.2
Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.
Directed by: Paul Wilmshurst · Written by: James Smythe · Starring: Emily Cox, Millie Brady, Ewan Mitchell, Ewan Horrocks
5x05 Episode 5
Mar 9, 2022 · 57 min · ★ 8.2
Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.
Directing: Paul Wilmshurst · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Emily Cox, Ewan Mitchell, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Finn Elliot
5x06 Episode 6
Mar 9, 2022 · 53 min · ★ 8.0
The forces of Edward and Sigtryggr march toward battle as Uhtred races to reveal the truth of Aethelhelm's scheming and avert a ruinous war.
Directing: Paul Wilmshurst · Writing: Alex Straker · Starring: Emily Cox, Ossian Perret, Norbert Saray, Imre László
5x07 Episode 7
Mar 9, 2022 · 56 min · ★ 7.8
Edward offers a role to Stiorra that would restore her to power. Aethelhelm meets with a Saxon enemy. Uhtred has a long-overdue reckoning with Brida.
Directing: Anthony Philipson · Writing: Alexander Stewart · Starring: Emily Cox, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks
5x08 Episode 8
Mar 9, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 8.2
Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.
Directed by: Anthony Philipson · Written by: Martha Hillier, James Smythe · Starring: Emily Cox, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot, Ewan Horrocks
5x09 Episode 9
Mar 9, 2022 · 55 min · ★ 8.3
Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.
Directing: Jon East · Writing: Martha Hillier · Starring: Eva Birthistle, Jeppe Beck Laursen, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot
5x10 Episode 10 Season Finale
Mar 9, 2022 · 56 min · ★ 9.0
Armies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England — and Uhtred's hope of securing his family's future.
Directed by: Jon East · Written by: Martha Hillier · Starring: Eva Birthistle, Ossian Perret, Finn Elliot, Olly Rhodes