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The Best Episodes of Strike Season 5

Every episode of Strike Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Strike Season 5!

Binge this in 3h 51m•Peaking at 8.6/10

A war veteran turned private detective operates out of a tiny office in London’s Denmark Street. Although wounded both physically and psychologically, his unique insight and background as a military police investigator prove crucial in

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Strike Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(1056 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    Strike is approached by a woman asking for help to find her mother, Margot Bamborough, who went missing in 1974 when a psychopathic serial killer stalked the streets.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  2. Strike Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(810 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    The investigation takes a dangerous turn as a disturbing piece of evidence leads Robin and Strike into London’s underworld. Robin risks her life by pursuing a vicious suspect.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  3. Strike Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(768 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    Spurred on by the father of a young woman who also went missing in the 1970s, the detectives attempt to outwit an incarcerated serial killer who may hold the key to the case.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Tom Edge

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  4. Strike Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.6/10(977 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Strike realises that Margot’s killer is responsible for many other murders that have gone undetected, and lays a trap.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Tom Edge

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Strike" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1056 votes. Directed by Susan Tully and written by Tom Edge, it aired on 12/11/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".