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The Best Episodes of The North Water

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

Best episode
S1E3 Homo Homini Lupus
8.1743 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Behold the Man
7.6924 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
4h 45m
5 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The North Water Season 1 Episode 3 - Homo Homini Lupus
    8.1/10(743 votes)

    S1:E3

    A discovery by Sumner sends Drax into a murderous rage. Cavendish proves crucial in Baxter and Brownlee's plan. An arctic storm rages and threatens the safety of the ship's crew.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  2. The North Water Season 1 Episode 2 - We Men Are Wretched Things
    7.9/10(786 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sumner's adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered. There's no proof, but Sumner can't escape a feeling that Henry Drax is the true culprit.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  3. The North Water Season 1 Episode 4 - The Devils of the Earth
    7.9/10(726 votes)

    S1:E4

    Drax has a daring opportunity to escape, but must convince Cavendish to help him. Otto's vision coming to life, Sumner hunts a bear, but strays too far into icy oblivion.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  4. The North Water Season 1 Episode 5 - To Live Is to Suffer
    7.7/10(672 votes)

    S1:E5

    After healing in a missionary cabin, Sumner returns to Hull to demand money from Baxter to start a new life. Can he outrun his demons, and has he really seen the last of Henry Drax?

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  5. The North Water Season 1 Episode 1 - Behold the Man
    7.6/10(924 votes)

    S1:E1

    Patrick Sumner, hoping to escape the horrors of his past, finds himself on an ill-fated journey to the arctic that throws him into the path of brutish harpooner Henry Drax.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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Best Episodes Summary

"Homo Homini Lupus" is the best rated episode of The North Water. It scored 8.1/10 from 743 votes. Written and directed by Andrew Haigh, it aired on July 28, 2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "We Men Are Wretched Things".

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