The Last Kingdom : Season 2 Episode 2 May 2026

: Guthred is portrayed as a tragic, "regal wet lettuce" whose inability to lead without the Abbot results in the loss of his most capable commander.

The second episode of The Last Kingdom’s second season, originally aired on , serves as a pivotal turning point for Uhtred of Bebbanburg. While it begins with Uhtred solidifying his power in the North, it concludes with one of the most devastating betrayals of the series, radically altering his trajectory for the rest of the season. Plot Summary The Last Kingdom : Season 2 Episode 2

The episode finds Uhtred serving as the commander for the newly crowned King Guthred of Northumbria. Tension builds early when , a religious fanatic who distrusts Uhtred’s "pagan" influence, begins whispering poison into the weak-willed King's ear. : Guthred is portrayed as a tragic, "regal