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The Worst Episodes of Tales from the Loop

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The story of the town and people who live above “The Loop,” a machine built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe – making things possible that were previously relegated only to science

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 6 - Parallel
    6.4/10(1944 votes)

    S1:E6

    A man travels to an unknown world in search of love.

    Director:Charlie McDowell
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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  2. Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 5 - Control
    6.6/10(1821 votes)

    S1:E5

    In an effort to keep his family safe, a man makes an unusual choice.

    Director:Tim Mielants
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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  3. Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 1 - Loop
    7.3/10(3055 votes)

    S1:E1

    A young girl living in a small town becomes curious about the mysterious work her mother conducts beneath ground at a facility known as the Loop.

    Director:Mark Romanek
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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  4. Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 3 - Stasis
    7.4/10(2324 votes)

    S1:E3

    Upon falling in love, a teenaged girl attempts to make the moment last forever.

    Director:Dearbhla Walsh
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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  5. Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 4 - Echo Sphere
    7.4/10(2063 votes)

    S1:E4

    A young boy encounters a mysterious structure known as the Echo Sphere and must confront the nature of existence.

    Director:Andrew Stanton
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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  6. Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 7 - Enemies
    7.7/10(1695 votes)

    S1:E7

    A journey to a mysterious island leads to a monstrous discovery.

    Director:Ti West
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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  7. Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 2 - Transpose
    7.9/10(2603 votes)

    S1:E2

    A discovery in the woods gives two teenaged boys an opportunity to step outside their lives.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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  8. Tales from the Loop Season 1 Episode 8 - Home
    8.3/10(1832 votes)

    S1:E8

    A boy searches for his lost brother in an attempt to recapture the past.

    Director:Jodie Foster
    Writers:Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Parallel" is the worst rated episode of "Tales from the Loop". It scored 6.4/10 based on 1944 votes. Directed by Charlie McDowell and written by Nathaniel Halpern, Simon Stålenhag, it aired on 4/3/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Control".