Episode 2: The Last Kingdom : Season 2

: 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

: While checking on a "sickly" horse, Uhtred is ambushed by men sent by his enemy, Kjartan the Cruel. He is saved by his loyal companions Hild, Halig, and Clapa . Uhtred spares one of the attackers, Sihtric —Kjartan’s bastard son—who swears an oath to serve Uhtred on Thor’s hammer. : Guthred is portrayed as a tragic, "regal