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The Best Episodes of Bloodlands

Every episode of Bloodlands ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Bloodlands!

Binge this in 9h 21m•Peaking at 7.9/10

Northern Irish police officer DCI Tom Brannick connects a suicide note with an infamous cold case with enormous personal significance.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Bloodlands Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.9/10(208 votes)

    #1 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    With the origins of the gold confirmed, an American gangster arrives in Dunfolan to take back what is his. Birdy makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Audrey Cooke
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  2. Bloodlands Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(173 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Tom is forced to deal with the killer in order to stay in the hunt for the gold, but a revelation from Izzy threatens to knock him off course.

    Director:Audrey Cooke
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  3. Bloodlands Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(397 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Tom continues to search for Pat Keenan’s kidnapper, hoping they will lead him to Goliath. But is somebody leading him down a false trail?

    Director:Pete Travis
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  4. Bloodlands Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(193 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Birdy steps into the breach and helps Tom to interview Olivia. Jackie is suspicious, and the accountant’s children have only negative things to say about his widow.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  5. Bloodlands Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(205 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Tom falters on the tightrope between his police investigation and his illicit pursuit of the murder weapon and the gold, as it all threatens to come tumbling down.

    Director:Audrey Cooke
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  6. Bloodlands Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(470 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When a former IRA man is abducted, DCI Tom Brannick is forced to confront an assassin who haunts his past, in order to crack the investigation in the present.

    Director:Pete Travis
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  7. Bloodlands Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(241 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    The killing of a local accountant leads DCI Tom Brannick and DS Niamh McGovern into a web of intrigue surrounding the accountant’s widow, Olivia Foyle.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  8. Bloodlands Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.3/10(197 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    A raid on an abandoned house uncovers the hiding place of Robert Dardis. Tom is forced to use drastic measures to find the whereabouts of the gold.

    Director:Jon East
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  9. Bloodlands Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(353 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Tom and Niamh launch a manhunt for Adam Corry, who has disappeared in mysterious circumstances. Tori Matthews agrees to help Tom in the quest to identify Goliath, but as pressure builds on the police, Tom must confront the possibility Goliath may be someone close to him.

    Director:Pete Travis
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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  10. Bloodlands Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.9/10(375 votes)

    #10 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Tom Brannick enlists the help of Heather Pentland to find out what Jackie Twomey knows about Goliath. Tori Matthews and Tom's daughter, Izzy, put pressure on Tom to get to the truth. With lives on the line, Tom must unmask Goliath before it's too late.

    Director:Pete Travis
    Writer:Chris Brandon

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Bloodlands". It scored 7.9/10 based on 208 votes. Directed by Audrey Cooke and written by Chris Brandon, it aired on 10/9/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".