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The Best Episodes of Donkerbos Season 1

Every episode of Donkerbos Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Donkerbos Season 1!

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When the bodies of six children are found in the backwater forests of Donkerbos, Limpopo, an ostracised detective must wrestle with her dark past, her family and a distrustful community to catch the killer before

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 1 - Under the Rot
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Under the Rot

    S1:E1

    A body in the forest - or part of one - puts the whole town on high alert. Fanie chases old ghosts in search of answers.

    Director:Nico Scheepers
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 2 - Didingwe
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Didingwe

    S1:E2

    A new detective joins the team, and Fanie has to embrace her past . The broken homes of the victims offer little clues, further building on the labyrinthine case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 3 - The Tree House
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Tree House

    S1:E3

    Fanie struggles to trust her new partner and the pathology report brings more questions than answers, as another child is taken by the killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 4 - Der Mutterbaum
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Der Mutterbaum

    S1:E4

    Kallie reveals the truth of what he saw, Sybrand and Tsedza investigate Simon's disappearance and Pattie's negligence leads to new tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 5 - To Serve Another
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #5 - To Serve Another

    S1:E5

    The case is catching up to her as Fanie deals with the fallout of her personal life. How do you keep going when faced with so much hurt and hatred?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 6 - For the Children
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #6 - For the Children

    S1:E6

    The investigation reaches its breaking point as Fanie and Tsedza confront each other. Wolf takes initiative and accidentally makes a crucial discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 7 - The Dogs
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #7 - The Dogs

    S1:E7

    The killer is apprehended, and a semblance of momentary order is restored to the broken world. There is hope if you know where to look for it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Donkerbos Season 1 Episode 8 - Let Them Sleep
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Let Them Sleep

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Under the Rot" is the best rated episode of "Donkerbos" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Nico Scheepers and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/29/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Didingwe".