Season 5 (2022)
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.
Release date: 2022-03-09
User rating:
8.2 / 10
Novel: Bernard Cornwell
Episodes (10):
1. Episode 1
Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.
Release date: 2022-03-09
2. Episode 2
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.
Release date: 2022-03-09
3. Episode 3
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.
Release date: 2022-03-09
4. Episode 4
Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.
Release date: 2022-03-09
5. Episode 5
Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.
Release date: 2022-03-09
6. Episode 6
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.
Release date: 2022-03-09
7. Episode 7
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.
Release date: 2022-03-09
8. Episode 8
Upon learning of Aethelhelm's location, Uhtred proposes an audacious attack to rescue Aelfwynn and restore his birthright — but Edward is cautious.
Release date: 2022-03-09
9. Episode 9
Edward marches his troops north while Uhtred recruits a small force to infiltrate Bebbanburg. King Constantin arrives to meet his new bride, Aelfwynn.
Release date: 2022-03-09
10. Episode 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.
Release date: 2022-03-09
Cast
Alexander Dreymon
as Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Emily Cox
as Brida
Eliza Butterworth
as Aelswith
Mark Rowley
as Finan
Ruby Hartley
as Stiorra
Cavan Clerkin
as Father Pyrlig
Arnas Fedaravičius
as Sihtric
Harry Gilby
as Aethelstan
Timothy Innes
as Edward
Stefanie Martini
as Eadith
Phia Saban
as Aelfwynn
Adrian Schiller
as Aethelhelm
Crew - click here to expand
Helen Ostler - Producer, Martha Hillier - Executive Producer, Brooke Lyndon-Stanford - Visual Effects Supervisor, Alex Irwin - Casting, Kelly Valentine Hendry - Casting, Nigel Marchant - Executive Producer, Gareth Neame - Executive Producer, Bernard Cornwell - Novel, David O'Donoghue - Co-Executive Producer