Episode 5.3

"Episode 39"
Information
Director	Andy Hay
Writer	Laura Grace
Season	5
Episode	3
Airdate	March 9, 2022
Chronology
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"Episode 39" is the third episode of the fifth season of The Last Kingdom. It aired on March 9, 2022.

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the tragic battle for Eoferwic, Sigtryggr is forced to make a painful choice. Edward learns of Æthelhelm's intrigues in Mercia.

Plot

(To Be Announced)

Appearances

First

• Aalys

Deaths

• Hella - Stabbed in the back by Brida.
• Many of Sigtryggr's warriors - Died during the Battle of York.
• Many of Brida's warriors - Died during the Battle of York.
• Vibeke - Fell and broke her neck.
• 3 unnamed residents of York - Slain off screen by Brida and her men.

Cast

Starring Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred Emily Cox as Brida Harry Anton as Bresal Millie Brady as Æthelflæd Eliza Butterworth as Ælswith Cavan Clerkin as Father Pyrlig Arnas Fedaravicius as Sihtric Harry Gilby as Æthelstan Ruby Hartley as Stiorra Timothy Innes as Edward Stefanie Martini as Eadith Ewan Mitchell as Osferth James Northcote as Aldhelm Mark Rowley as Finan Adrian Schiller as Æthelhelm the Elder Eysteinn Sigurðarson as Sigtryggr Micki Stoltt as Rognvaldr

Supporting Jaakko Ohtonen as Wolland Ewan Horrocks as Ælfweard Patrick Robinson as Father Benedict Sonya Cassidy as Eadgifu Phia Saban as Ælfwynn Dorian Lough as Burgred Amelia Clarkson as Ælflæd Guest Starring Lara Steward as Hella Gábor Perei as Orvar Emili Akhchina as Vibeke Kathy Peacock as Aalys