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The Best Episodes of The Barrier Season 1

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

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One family’s fight for survival in a future dystopian Madrid illustrates the disparity between two worlds separated by a fence — and so much more.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Barrier Season 1 Episode 12 - The Speech
    8.2/10(125 votes)

    S1:E12

    The president asks Luis to give an important--but misleading--speech. With Hugo's help, Julia takes a risk in trying to save Manuela.

    Director:Lucas Gil
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  2. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 10 - The Shadow Zone
    8.0/10(118 votes)

    S1:E10

    Manuela has a disturbing experience on the bus to work. The parents of the missing children continue to meet, while Emilia is threatened.

    Director:Oriol Ferrer
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  3. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 11 - Alone Together
    7.9/10(114 votes)

    S1:E11

    When Iván falls violently ill, Alma demands Alejo do whatever it takes to heal him. Fernando struggles to believe what Emilia says about his son.

    Director:Luis Oliveros
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  4. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 7 - A Family Matter
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    S1:E7

    A grieving Luis does everything he can to help a pregnant woman espousing dire accusations about the government. Alma meets with the president.

    Director:Oriol Ferrer
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  5. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lost Children
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    S1:E3

    Alma continues her medical experiments on the children, despite serious repercussions. Julia grieves her loss. Álex makes a new friend.

    Director:David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas, David Muñoz

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  6. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 4 - Skin Contact
    7.5/10(139 votes)

    S1:E4

    A distraught Hugo and Julia confront Luis with what they discovered at the CIM, prompting Alma to quickly initiate her cover-up.

    Director:Oriol Ferrer
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas

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  7. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 5 - The Innocent Ones
    7.5/10(134 votes)

    S1:E5

    Emilia begs Julia to run away. Alma brings Hugo a surprise while the CIM is being investigated. Daniela asks for help reuniting a baby with his father.

    Director:Luis Oliveros
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas

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  8. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 8 - No One’s Child
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    S1:E8

    Sergio's visit to Sector 2 unearths a stunning revelation. Enrique informs Alma that Luis is asking too many questions; so she confronts her husband.

    Director:Luis Oliveros
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  9. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 9 - Remember Who You Are
    7.5/10(117 votes)

    S1:E9

    Julia and Hugo begs Luis to meet Sergio's parents. When Marta recognizes some familiar faces, Álex and Emilia come up with a plan.

    Director:Lucas Gil
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  10. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 2 - My Sister Sara
    7.4/10(153 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hugo asks Julia to pose as her twin sister Sara in order to get the proper documentation to recover Marta; The police search for Merida's killer.

    Director:David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Tatiana Rodríguez, Arantxa Cuesta, Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas, David Muñoz

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  11. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 6 - Sitting Ducks
    7.4/10(125 votes)

    S1:E6

    Alma celebrates her promotion with a large party, where Luis is warned about a secret government plan. Hugo makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Jesús Rodrigo
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  12. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 13 - Last Days of the Present
    7.4/10(125 votes)

    S1:E13

    New Spain's citizens rise up in revolution as the virus continues to spread rapidly, infecting even the most unexpected of people.

    Directors:Lucas Gil, David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas

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  13. The Barrier Season 1 Episode 1 - Another World
    7.1/10(202 votes)

    S1:E1

    A family faces danger after being reunited in a dystopian Madrid; Julia's attempts to rescue an abused minor results in grave consequences.

    Director:David Molina Encinas
    Writers:Tatiana Rodríguez, Arantxa Cuesta, Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Speech" is the best rated episode of "The Barrier" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 125 votes. Directed by Lucas Gil and written by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas, it aired on 4/5/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Shadow Zone".