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The Last Kingdom — Season 4

England is born

202010 episodes8.3/10 (212 votes)

About this season

As Edward and Aethelflaed spar over the future of Mercia and their father's dream of a united England, Uhtred tries to recover his lost birthright.

Episodes (10)

Episode 1
E1

1. Episode 1

7.7

Aired 26 April 2020 • 56 min

Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defenses have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.

Episode 2
E2

2. Episode 2

8.5

Aired 26 April 2020 • 56 min

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.

Episode 3
E3

3. Episode 3

8.3

Aired 26 April 2020 • 55 min

Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Aethelflaed prepares for war.

Episode 4
E4

4. Episode 4

8.3

Aired 26 April 2020 • 52 min

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.

Episode 5
E5

5. Episode 5

8.4

Aired 26 April 2020 • 55 min

A repentant Aethelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Aelfwynn as a bargaining chip.

Episode 6
E6

6. Episode 6

7.9

Aired 26 April 2020 • 53 min

Eardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians.

Episode 7
E7

7. Episode 7

8.2

Aired 26 April 2020 • 52 min

Aelfwynn suffers from the sickness sweeping the land. Edward proposes an unexpected path forward for Mercia. Brida is freed by Cnut's kinsman.

Episode 8
E8

8. Episode 8

8.2

Aired 26 April 2020 • 51 min

Uhtred reluctantly prepares to take power in Mercia but secretly formulates an alternate plan. Brida joins the Danes in attacking the Welsh.

Episode 9
E9

9. Episode 9

8.4

Aired 26 April 2020 • 53 min

The Danes under Brida and Sigtryggr sack Winchester, guided by the traitor Eardwulf. Haesten ambushes Uhtred's party and seizes valuable captives.

Episode 10
E10

10. Episode 10

8.6

Aired 26 April 2020 • 55 min

Edward besieges Winchester as he awaits Aethelflaed's reinforcements, but Uhtred isn't convinced that conquest is really Sigtryggr's ultimate aim.

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