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The Best Episodes of The City and the City

Every episode of The City and the City ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The City and the City!

Binge this in 3h 55m•Peaking at 7.5/10

When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The City and the City Season 1 Episode 2 - Ul Qoma
    7.5/10(112 votes)

    #1 - Ul Qoma

    S1:E2

    After trying to cross into Ul Qoma Mr Geary is seized by Breach and deported back to America. Borlú thinks the nationalist True Citizen's are linked to Mahalia's death. The case is handed over to the Ul Qoma Militsya.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The City and the City Season 1 Episode 3 - Orciny
    7.3/10(101 votes)

    #2 - Orciny

    S1:E3

    After breaking the terms of his agreement with Dhatt, Borlú is interrogated and put under surveillance. Back in Beszel, Corwi discovers a secret about Mayor Syedr. Borlú and Dhatt come face to face with Bowden.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The City and the City Season 1 Episode 1 - Besźel
    7.1/10(174 votes)

    #3 - Besźel

    S1:E1

    When the body of a woman is found in Bulkya Docks, an area that sits on the border between Beszel and Ul Qoma, Inspector Tyador Borlú notices similarities with an old case that has always haunted him.

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Tony Grisoni

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  4. The City and the City Season 1 Episode 4 - Breach
    6.7/10(104 votes)

    #4 - Breach

    S1:E4

    Borlú has breached, now he is under Breach control and they want to know all that he knows about the third city - Orciny and to find the true link between Mahalia, Bowden and Katrynia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ul Qoma" is the best rated episode of "The City and the City". It scored 7.5/10 based on 112 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/13/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Orciny".