Season 5
2022 · 10 episodes · 9h 9m in all · 8.1/10
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.

Episodes

1. Episode 1
9 Mar 2022 · 54 min · 7.9/10
Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.

2. Episode 2
9 Mar 2022 · 56 min · 7.4/10
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.

3. Episode 3
9 Mar 2022 · 54 min · 8.0/10
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.

4. Episode 4
9 Mar 2022 · 54 min · 8.2/10
Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.

5. Episode 5
9 Mar 2022 · 57 min · 8.2/10
Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.

6. Episode 6
9 Mar 2022 · 53 min · 8.0/10
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.

7. Episode 7
9 Mar 2022 · 56 min · 7.8/10
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.

8. Episode 8
9 Mar 2022 · 54 min · 8.2/10
Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.

9. Episode 9
9 Mar 2022 · 55 min · 8.3/10
Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.

10. Episode 10
9 Mar 2022 · 56 min · 9.0/10
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.
The Last Kingdom Season 5: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Last Kingdom Season 5?
Season 5 of The Last Kingdom has 10 episodes, about 9 hours in total.
When did The Last Kingdom Season 5 come out?
Season 5 premiered on 9 Mar 2022.
What is the best episode of The Last Kingdom Season 5?
By viewer score, episode 10, “Episode 10”, at 9.0/10.