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The Best Episodes of Gunpowder Season 1

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

Binge this in 2h 57mPeaking at 7.4/10

London, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gunpowder Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(870 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    It is 1603, and as England wars with Spain and the bloody persecution of Catholics intensifies, a young nobleman resolves to avenge his kin and defend his faith by any means necessary.

    Director:J Blakeson

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  2. Gunpowder Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(625 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    As the king's network of spies close in on them, Catesby and Wintour attempt to raise an army for their plot across mainland Europe. Returning to London with Guy Fawkes in tow, Catesby assembles his gang of plotters for the first time. They know they must act fast, and the plan is formed - they will strike next week, 5 November, at the opening of Parliament.

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  3. Gunpowder Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(571 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    On the eve of the 5th of November, Catesby, Fawkes and the plotters load the tunnels below Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. Across the city, Father Garnet is under pressure to reveal Catesby's plot for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the priest be the one to betray Catesby at the eleventh hour?

    Director:J Blakeson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Gunpowder" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 870 votes. Directed by J Blakeson and written by Ronan Bennett, it aired on 10/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".