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The Best Episodes of Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1

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The rise of Benito Mussolini and the birth of fascism in Italy, chronicling a country’s surrender to dictatorship and the relentless ascent of a man who rose from his ashes time and again.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(380 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Mussolini had just founded the Fasci di Combattimento when D'Annunzio took Fiume. Mussolini hoped to capitalize on the poet's achievement in the electoral arena.

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, Antonio Scurati

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  2. Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(321 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The elections had decreed an absolute victory for the Socialists. Mussolini seemed finished, but landowners and industrialists sought his help against the strikes.

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino

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  3. Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(287 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Upon entering parliament, Mussolini wanted to change: to be more strategic, diplomatic, a true statesman. But the Blackshirts rebelled.

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino

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  4. Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(290 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Mussolini wants a new electoral law that would guarantee him an absolute majority. But Don Sturzo, the leader of the Catholics, opposes it.

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino

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  5. Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(244 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Mussolini plans a new electoral law that will guarantee him the absolute majority, but he receives backlash from the leader of the Catholics.

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino

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  6. Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.7/10(233 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Mussolini opens the party lists to turncoat politicians from other political parties. An early fascist leader, Forni, takes a stand against him.

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino

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  7. Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(230 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Mussolini wins the elections by a landslide, but Matteotti, a socialist, demands their annulment, denouncing the Blackshirts' violence. Mussolini decides to teach him a lesson.

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino

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  8. Mussolini: Son of the Century Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.4/10(246 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    With the discovery of Matteotti's body and the arrest of his assassins, Mussolini is cornered. Will he be able to save himself and fascism?

    Director:Joe Wright
    Writers:Stefano Bises, Davide Serino

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Mussolini: Son of the Century" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 380 votes. Directed by Joe Wright and written by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, Antonio Scurati, it aired on 1/10/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".