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12/26/2024
The Last Kingdom

Season 5

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.

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The Last Kingdom
Season 5 Episode 1

Episode 1

Aired
03/09/2022
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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The Last Kingdom
Season 5 Episode 2

Episode 2

Aired
03/09/2022
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.
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Season 5 Episode 3

Episode 3

Aired
03/09/2022
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.
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Season 5 Episode 4

Episode 4

Aired
03/09/2022
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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Season 5 Episode 5

Episode 5

Aired
03/09/2022
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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Season 5 Episode 6

Episode 6

Aired
03/09/2022
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.
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Season 5 Episode 7

Episode 7

Aired
03/09/2022
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.
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Season 5 Episode 8

Episode 8

Aired
03/09/2022
Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.
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Season 5 Episode 9

Episode 9

Aired
03/09/2022
Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.
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Season 5 Episode 10

Episode 10

Aired
03/09/2022
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.
Cast for The Last Kingdom Season 5
Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg in Season 5 (03/2022)
Alexander Dreymon

Uhtred of Bebbanburg

Emily Cox as Brida in Season 5 (03/2022)
Emily Cox

Brida

Eliza Butterworth as Aelswith in Season 5 (03/2022)
Eliza Butterworth

Aelswith

Mark Rowley as Finan in Season 5 (03/2022)
Mark Rowley

Finan

Ruby Hartley as Stiorra in Season 5 (03/2022)
Ruby Hartley

Stiorra

Cavan Clerkin as Father Pyrlig in Season 5 (03/2022)
Cavan Clerkin

Father Pyrlig

Arnas Fedaravičius as Sihtric in Season 5 (03/2022)
Arnas Fedaravičius

Sihtric

Harry Gilby as Aethelstan in Season 5 (03/2022)
Harry Gilby

Aethelstan

Timothy Innes as Edward in Season 5 (03/2022)
Timothy Innes

Edward

Stefanie Martini as Eadith in Season 5 (03/2022)
Stefanie Martini

Eadith

Phia Saban as Aelfwynn in Season 5 (03/2022)
Phia Saban

Aelfwynn

Adrian Schiller as Aethelhelm in Season 5 (03/2022)
Adrian Schiller

Aethelhelm

Crew for The Last Kingdom Season 5
Helen Ostler

Producer

Martha Hillier

Executive Producer

Brooke Lyndon-Stanford

Visual Effects Supervisor

Alex Irwin

Casting

Kelly Valentine Hendry as Casting in Season 5 (03/2022)
Kelly Valentine Hendry

Casting

Nigel Marchant

Executive Producer

Gareth Neame as Executive Producer in Season 5 (03/2022)
Gareth Neame

Executive Producer

Bernard Cornwell as Novel in Season 5 (03/2022)
Bernard Cornwell

Novel

David O'Donoghue

Co-Executive Producer