The season begins several years after the events of Season 4, with Uhtred of Bebbanburg serving as the protector of Rumcofa.

: King Edward continues his father Alfred's dream of uniting the Saxon kingdoms, but his path is complicated by political schemes and the rising power of the Scots.

: Uhtred faces threats from his former ally Brida , who returns with an army from Iceland seeking vengeance against him and his bloodline.

This season is noted for its high stakes and significant character exits. The Last Kingdom Season 5 Netflix Review | An Epic Finale

The fifth and final season of premiered on March 9, 2022, on Netflix. It covers the ninth and tenth novels of Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Stories : Warriors of the Storm and The Flame Bearer . ⚔️ Plot Overview