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The Best Episodes of So Long, Marianne Season 1

Every episode of So Long, Marianne Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of So Long, Marianne Season 1!

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The intimate tale of two young people, Canadian singer and poet Leonard Cohen and extraordinary Norwegian woman Marianne Ihlen, falling in love during a period of their life when they are trying to figure out

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 1 - Hydra
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Hydra

    S1:E1

    Marianne and Axel travel to the Greek island of Hydra. Leonard leaves Montreal in search of fortune on the same island.

    Director:Øystein Karlsen
    Writer:Øystein Karlsen

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  2. So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 2 - In Love
    7.8/10(49 votes)

    #2 - In Love

    S1:E2

    Marianne is pregnant with Axel's child and travels back to Norway to say goodbye to her dying father. Leonard is in love from afar.

    Director:Øystein Karlsen
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 3 - First Kiss
    8.2/10(48 votes)

    #3 - First Kiss

    S1:E3

    Axel leaves Marianne and his son to go on a sailing trip with his mistress. Marianne finds comfort in Leonard.

    Director:Øystein Karlsen
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 4 - Oslo
    7.9/10(42 votes)

    #4 - Oslo

    S1:E4

    Marianne needs to travel back to Norway and Leonard comes along. The road trip through Europe brings them closer together, but Leonard quickly becomes restless in Oslo.

    Director:Øystein Karlsen
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 5 - The Cohen Family
    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #5 - The Cohen Family

    S1:E5

    Marianne is reunited with Leonard in Montreal, but struggles to adapt to the city. Leonard becomes evasive when she delivers big news.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 6 - The Return to Hydra
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #6 - The Return to Hydra

    S1:E6

    Leonard collapses after an intense period of writing. To save his career, he must go to Montreal to promote the book, with or without Marianne.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 7 - Chelsea Hotel
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #7 - Chelsea Hotel

    S1:E7

    Leonard goes to New York and experiences a fateful meeting at the Chelsea Hotel. Marianne feels abandoned at Hydra and seeks solace elsewhere.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. So Long, Marianne Season 1 Episode 8 - So Long, Leonard
    8.7/10(51 votes)

    #8 - So Long, Leonard

    S1:E8

    Leonard secures a record deal, but the substance abuse continues. Marianne goes to New York to help him.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hydra" is the best rated episode of "So Long, Marianne" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Øystein Karlsen and written by Øystein Karlsen, it aired on 9/22/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "In Love".