Rivals secretly advance competing successors upon the death of a Mercian ruler. Brida finds solace in the faith of her prisoner, Father Pyrlig.
- Directed by
- Paul Wilmshurst
- Written by
- James Smythe
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All episodes — Season 5
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S5 E1Episode 1
Mar 9, 2022854 min
Ill omens and border raids make Uhtred extra-vigilant at his northern outpost. King Sigtryggr is visited by his notorious brother Rognvaldr.
S5 E2Episode 2
Mar 9, 20227.356 min
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.
S5 E3Episode 3
Mar 9, 2022854 min
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.
S5 E5Episode 5
Mar 9, 20228.357 min
Aethelhelm's subterfuge successfully foments war tensions between Edward and Sigtryggr, but his thugs make a crucial mistake in attacking a pilgrimage.
S5 E6Episode 6
Mar 9, 20228.153 min
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.
S5 E7Episode 7
Mar 9, 20227.756 min
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.