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The Best Episodes of Freedom at Midnight Season 1

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

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Freedom at Midnight is the electrifying story of India's struggle for independence. Based on the bestselling book of the same name, it recounts the partition of India and Pakistan, and the religious and socio-political dynamics

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Freedom at Midnight Season 1 Episode 1 - Direct Action
    8.1/10(138 votes)

    #1 - Direct Action

    S1:E1

    At the cusp of Independence, leaders from the Congress and the Muslim League meet with Viceroy Wavell in Simla to discuss the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. Will the two opposing parties agree on a common future?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Freedom at Midnight Season 1 Episode 2 - Sole Spokesman
    8.1/10(133 votes)

    #2 - Sole Spokesman

    S1:E2

    The aftermath of Direct Action Day places the Muslim league on the inside of the Interim Government formed by the Congress. The coalition causes disharmony at the parliament, jeopardising the governance. In London, Prime Minister Attlee looks for a new viceroy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Freedom at Midnight Season 1 Episode 3 - Satyagraha
    8.1/10(127 votes)

    #3 - Satyagraha

    S1:E3

    As India welcomes a new viceroy, who is going be her last, Gandhi heads to Noakhali on a peace mission. The Mountbattens must juggle interests of the Congress, Muslim League and the Princely States while being objective.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Freedom at Midnight Season 1 Episode 4 - Punjab
    8.2/10(126 votes)

    #4 - Punjab

    S1:E4

    In the wake of the resignation of the CM of Punjab, the province becomes a political battleground. With communal tensions rising across the country, the Congress is compelled to seriously consider partition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Freedom at Midnight Season 1 Episode 5 - The Last Straw
    8.5/10(126 votes)

    #5 - The Last Straw

    S1:E5

    Mahatma Gandhi meets the Mountbattens and suggests that Jinnah be given Prime Ministership to keep the nation undivided. Will his core allies - Patel and Nehru - agree?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Freedom at Midnight Season 1 Episode 6 - Poorna Swaraj
    8.5/10(122 votes)

    #6 - Poorna Swaraj

    S1:E6

    While drafting the Transfer of Power plan for Independent India, V.P. Menon struggles to accommodate the Congress’s need for Poorna Swaraj and the British demand for Dominion Status.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Freedom at Midnight Season 1 Episode 7 - Eclipse
    8.5/10(139 votes)

    #7 - Eclipse

    S1:E7

    Viceroy Mountbatten invites key political leaders of India to come together to present the Transfer of Power plan. However, Mahatma Gandhi abstains from attending the meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Direct Action" is the best rated episode of "Freedom at Midnight" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/15/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Sole Spokesman".