At the start of the episode, Aethelwold (Harry McEntire) has sex with a girl. He watches Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon) walk through the street. Hild (Eva Birthistle) prays while Uhtred unearths the dead. Aethelwold watches them. Finan (Mark Rowley) tries to comfort Uhtred. The body is burned. Finan tells him that the Gods know they’ve done a good thing here. Aethelwold speaks with Brother Godwin (Jon Furlong). He tries to persuade Godwin with a woman. Aethelwold claims that Uhtred is ungodly. Beocca (Ian Hart) rushes to Uhtred’s side. Uhtred learns that Alfred (David Dawson) is looking for him. Alfred and Edward (Timothy Innes) do not agree with Alfred’s plan to attack Bloodhair (Ola Rapace). They believe that Haesten (Jeppe Beck Laursen) will deal with it.

Aelswith (Eliza Butterworth) chimes in to let Uhtred know that there has been a desecration. Uhtred is asked about disturbing the peace of the dead. Beocca and Edward believe an apology is enough. Godwin speaks. He is harsh about Gisela, but he admits that Uhtred did a favor removing her from holy ground. Uhtred slaps him down. Godwin dies. The guards attempt to capture Uhtred. Steapa (Adrian Bouchet) tries to take Uhtred into custody. Finan and Sihtric (Arnas Fedaravicius) prevent that from happening. Hild enters and speaks with Uhtred. She tells him that there can be no bloodshed. Hild encourages Uhtred to find a solution. Uhtred wants Beocca to bring the demands of the king. Skade (Thea Sofie Loch Naess) believes she has control over Uhtred now.

Skade tells Uhtred to break his oath to Alfred tonight. He blames her for everyone. Aethelwold joins Beocca. Aethelwold tells Uhtred that he’ll need to pay 100 pieces of silver to the church. Alfred also wants his oath to Edward. Uhtred is confident that he earned everything he has. Uhtred says that there will be no killed. He decides to go to Alfred. Uhtred admits that he cannot give his oath to Edward. Alfred still wants him to be there beside of his son. Uhtred asks if he has given enough. Alfred demands Uhtred’s oath. Uhtred says no and takes Alfred with a knife to his neck. Uhtred speaks with him in private. Uhtred breaks his oath and says that with luck all of Wessex will burn. He runs off. Alfred tells his men to find Uhtred and kill him. Uhtred joins Finan outside. They decide to ride to Ragnar and the Danes.

Alfred wants to be alone. Aethelwold speaks with Offa (Ian Conningham) about his broken sword. Aethelwold wants to form his own guard. He intends to his Offa and two others. Beocca and Thyra (Julia Bache-Wiig) disagree about Uhtred’s decision. Skade asks to ride alongside Uhtred as his woman. She tells him to embrace his freedom. She tells him that they can be enemies or lovers. He tells her to go to the back of the line. She replies that he will remain cursed. Later, Finan asks Uhtred why she isn’t already death. Uhtred says that she has a gift and has taken hold of his path. Sihtric explains that they have to kill the curse first. We jump to Aylesbury in the Kingdom of Mercia. Aethelwold wishes to see Aethelred (Toby Regbo). Aethelwold tells Aldhelm (James Northcote) that he wants his disloyalty to Alfred. He lets them know that Uhred has left Alfred.

Meanwhile, Uhtred becomes sick. Aethelwold tells Aethelred that he can remain King of Mercia. He suggests that they form an alliance. Aethelwold insults Aethelred and claims he will have his own army pretty soon. Aethelwold speaks about harm coming to Alfred’s daughter. Osferth (Ewan Mitchell) suggests stopping to rest. Uhtred falls from his horse. He claims that Skade is squeezing the life from him. He tells Finan to get him to Brida (Emily Cox). She will know what to do. Aethelwold and his men are followed. He intends to meet with Bloodhair. Aethelwold meets with Bloodhair and Haesten. He tells Bloodhair where Skade is. He has a proposal. Aethelwold suggests creating a great Dane army with Ragnar and Uhtred. He claims that he can halve the size of Alfred’s army. Bloodhair tells him not to make demands. Uhtred continues his travels.

He imagines Leofric (Adrian Bower) standing above him urging him to get up. Leofric says that he will fight him. Alfred learns that news of Uhtred’s departure has spread across the land. Beocca suggests putting together a saint’s day. Alfred isn’t ready to let Uhtred’s betrayal or his illness defeat him. They need to find a good match for Edward. His wife tells him that their children will build an England. Aethelred admits he wants his wife and child dead. Brida and Cnut (Magnus Bruun) watch Uhtred’s party from a distance. Brida says to let them continue in peace. Finan cares for Uhtred. Finan suggests killing Skade. Uhtred says no. Later that night, Osferth offers Uhtred some broth. Leofric returns again. He tells Uhtred that this is how Alfred feels. Skade claims that Uhtred is being tormented by the gods.

Leofric tells Uhtred that he has made every man there a traitor. Brida arrives. Soon, Uhtred arrives in Dunholm. Jackdaw (Tygo Gernandt) watches over Skade. Brida speaks with Skade. She uses a totem of sorts to stop the curse. Soon, Uhtred is up eating with Ragnar (Tobia Santelmann) and the others. Cnut introduces himself. He harasses Uhtred. Ragnar tells Uhtred that he is a Dane for life now. He makes him repeat it. Cnut isn’t too happy with the reunion. Cnut tells the group about his army. They make fun of Cnut when he leaves. Ragnar admits Uhtred leaving Alfred will bring fire to the belly of the Danes. Ragnar already knows all about Thyra. Finan tells Uhtred that he didn’t come to talk about a war against Alfred. Uhtred learns about Skade being locked again. Brida tells him that he could wield her power. If not, he will need to kill her.

Brida promises to find out how to do just that. However, she isn’t sure that Uhtred wants to kill her. They speak about old times. Brida confesses she is not a mother and cannot have children. She tells Uhtred that she’ll kill him if he betrays Ragnar. She explains that he needs to undo the past and destroy Alfred.

 

The Last Kingdom Review

I got a little sidetracked and stopped watching The Last Kingdom. Now, I am back and I am glad I returned. The show is just as good as it was last season. It has a little of everything. There is humor here and there, action and plenty of backstabbing. Uhtred made a mistake and it cost him dearly. He refused to give his oath to Edward. Will he actually side with the Danes? Or, will he return to Alfred’s army sooner or later? I can’t wait to find out what happens in the coming episodes.

This one was really good. It scores an 8 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of The Last Kingdom now!