The Last Kingdom

10 Best Episodes of The Last Kingdom - Season 2

A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

Advertisement
The Last Kingdom - S2E1

#8 - Episode 1 (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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

The episode was rated 7.58 from 2758 votes.

The Last Kingdom - S2E5

#7 - Episode 5 (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Advertisement

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.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 2256 votes.

The Last Kingdom - S2E2

#6 - Episode 2 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 2470 votes.

The Last Kingdom - S2E3

#5 - Episode 3 (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Advertisement

Hild and Ragnar hunt for Uhtred, who lays plans for escape. Alfred eyes the kingdom of Mercia, and chaos erupts when Guthred's alliance crumbles.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 2416 votes.

The Last Kingdom - S2E6

#4 - Episode 6 (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 2238 votes.

The Last Kingdom - S2E7

#3 - Episode 7 (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Advertisement

Æthelred faces humiliation after his blunder in London backs Alfred into a corner. Her loyalties shifting, Æthelflæd makes a dire appeal to Uhtred.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 2205 votes.

The Last Kingdom - S2E4

#2 - Episode 4 (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Dispatched to Northumbria, Uhtred walks a fine line between fealty to Alfred and assisting Ragnar's savage blood feud with Kjartan.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 2345 votes.

The Last Kingdom - S2E8

#1 - Episode 8 (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Advertisement

Odda defies Alfred to coerce the king into war. Uhtred conspires with Erik to rescue Æthelflæd, forcing a fateful confrontation with Sigefrid.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 2230 votes.

Latest articles

Search for TV shows...

About Series with Sophie

Welcome to our community!

We are a community of women who are passionate about our favorite series and want to share that passion with others.

Our mission is to create a space where women can discover new content, connect with like-minded individuals, and engage in meaningful discussions about the series we love.

We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and trustworthy information about their favorite shows, and we strive to be the premier destination for women seeking that information. Whether you're looking for recaps, fan theories, or just want to connect with other fans, we've got you covered.

So join us and be a part of our growing community of series enthusiasts!