The Last Kingdom - Season 5eps10 -

: A poignant montage featuring those Uhtred lost along the way reminds viewers of the high cost of his victory.

: Uhtred explicitly refuses to cede control to King Edward, telling him he is not the man to unify England—a role instead destined for Æthelstan . The Last Kingdom - Season 5Eps10

: Uhtred uses a secret passage to enter the fortress and rescue Ælfwynn from his cousin, the treacherous Wihtgar . : A poignant montage featuring those Uhtred lost

: As the Saxon army is pinned against the cliffs by Scottish reinforcements, Uhtred’s daughter, Stiorra , arrives with her Danish warriors to save them. : As the Saxon army is pinned against

The finale begins with a high-stakes siege as attacks the fortress, lured into a trap by King Constantin of the Scots.

Reviewers from The Review Geek and Richard Ellis Preston Jr. praised the episode for its emotional resonance and satisfying character arcs.

The episode concludes with several significant shifts in the geopolitical landscape: