We met Uhtred and Stiorra. To appease Aelfric Guthred offers his sister Gisela in marriage but Gisela, in love with Uhtred, refuses and goes into hiding. He introduces himself and explains that he’s known Uhtred since he was a boy. Thyra converted religions, she was born a pagan but converted into Christianity after marrying a priest. Eardwulf assaults Stiorra and Sigtryggr has him killed. Fans really seem to enjoy season 4 of The Last Kingdom. Arrival in Wessex. Odda’s army attacks and defeats the Danes, but he is seriously injured in battle. Odda will be put on trial for treachery. Edward decides to use smoke to conceal an attack on Winchester. He pardons Uhtred without knowing his final decision. Alfred dismisses Odda as his advisor. But Ubba leaves for Ireland after learning of the death of his brother, Ivar, thereby weakening Guthrum’s army. Uhtred doesn’t reveal his reasons for staying. The Danes kill Kings Osbert and Aella and replace them with an Aelderman, Egbert, who will serve as a puppet king in Northumbria. Three nights before the ransom is to be paid, Uhtred leads a night raid to rescue Aethelflaed. However, the unification of the two is the key to achieving Alfred's dream of a united England, which doesn't seem to be … Ragnar is burned alive, and Thyra taken as a slave. The title I’ve given this episode distills, I think, the moving force – not only in this episode, but in the entire series. He spent much of his time defending the northern border from the Scots. Young Uhtred identifies himself to Aelfric and Uhtred prevents his murder. Thyra remarks that he should end it himself. Uhtred is devastated by the loss of this oldest friend and of Bebbanburg. Eardwulf sees an opportunity in Aethelred’s imminent demise. Aethelflaed of history became the sole ruler of Mercia after her husband Aethelred's death, so the development in this episode was not unexpected. Alfred rejects his advice. Portrayer [5] The second series covers the happenings of Cornwell's novels The Lords of the North and Sword Song. Thyra brings Uhtred inside and questions why he has come when he knows he’ll be killed on sight. Odda raises the fyrd of his estate in Devonshire to attack Beamfleot. Uhtred is ailing badly from an injury incurred whilst escaping. However, they get split up and Æthelflæd finds herself getting chased down by three warriors. He offers them the fortress of Dunholm in exchange for Eoferwic, but for this they must join forces to defeat Kjartan. Thyra was the daughter of Earl Ragnar and the wife of Beocca. These include: Finan Sihtric Osferth Uhtred Any other character YOU request! Aethelred tells Aethelwold, his son, that his drunkenness makes him an unsuitable heir. Thyra exits the house and tells Æthelwold that he’s welcome to look inside. Beocca explains that Uhtred and Ragnar have wanted for so long to find her. Alfred flees to safety and Aethelwold steals his crown and presents himself as the rightful king of Wessex to Guthrum. After the marriage, he discovers that she is heavily in debt to the church, and that he is now responsible for the debt. Aethelhelm tells Edward of Aelswith’s subterfuge in sending Pyrlig to Wales. Uhtred charges Sven from hiding, taking Sven's sword and attacking him with it. Father Beocca approaches King Alfred and tells him that Uhtred is in the city. Alfred and Guthrum agree on a peaceful withdrawal of the Danes from the fortress of Werham and Wessex. Alfred’s army is hidden in the forest but watches passively as Uhtred’s men are slaughtered in the battle. However, in the series, she betrayed her lover Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) and fans are keen to find out why. He died at the hands of Uhtred, who got the better of him in a fight. Skade tells Alfred that he will not live to see another summer. Priests are sent to tell his subjects that he is alive and that an army should be gathered. ("Episode 2.4"), Hearing the battle above her, Thyra takes this opportunity to escape her cell. Uhtred and Brida are in the forest and miss everything. The Welsh take Brida prisoner. Osbert/Uhtred’s uncle, Aelferic, claims Bebbanburg. The Last Kingdom season five is on the way for Netflix and the previous season introduced a new character - Eadith (played by Stefanie Martini). He reaches Cnut and Bloodhair’s camp and tells them of his defeat. As the King who … Beocca and Thyra arrive and Ragnar greets them. He accepts the appointment but as his first act relinquishes the throne in favour of Aethelflaed. Finan and Osferth, who have been spying on Aelfric, return to Coccham and tell Uhtred of the attacks. Following this, years later, Kjartan, with his grown-up son Sven, leads an assault on the estate of Earl Ragnar on the night of his daughter's wedding. Where is it set?