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The Best Episodes of The Red King

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

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After informing on fellow police officers for assaulting an alleged rapist, Grace Narayan is posted as a sergeant to the small Welsh island of St Jory, where she begins investigating the disappearance of a local

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Red King Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(73 votes)

    S1:E5

    After ruling out the True Way, Grace turns her suspicions to Gruffudd. But the island seems to be galvanising for something else.

    Director:Lisa Clarke
    Writer:Toby Whithouse

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  2. The Red King Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    S1:E4

    The word is out - the True Way were involved in Cai's death. As the island reels, an obvious suspect emerges... but are Grace's theories about to be turned on their head?

    Director:Daniel O'Hara
    Writer:Toby Whithouse

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  3. The Red King Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(84 votes)

    S1:E2

    A dead body discovered; Grace is convinced something sinister is at play - but mainland police disagree. Is Cai's death accidental? Or is there a murderer loose on St. Jory?

    Director:Daniel O'Hara
    Writer:Toby Whithouse

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  4. The Red King Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(74 votes)

    S1:E3

    The Widow's Wail, an almighty, annual storm, brings the islanders to the village hall for fun and refuge. Trapped inside, Grace is on edge - could Cai's murderer be amongst them?

    Director:Daniel O'Hara
    Writer:Toby Whithouse

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  5. The Red King Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(72 votes)

    S1:E6

    With Cai's killer caught, the True Way takes control of St Jory, threatening their own form of violent justice. Can Grace restore order or will she fall victim to the chaos?

    Director:Lisa Clarke
    Writer:Toby Whithouse

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  6. The Red King Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(115 votes)

    S1:E1

    When a police sergeant is sent on a punishment posting to a rural island with an eerie, hidden religion, the cold case of a missing boy threatens to unearth well-buried secrets.

    Director:Daniel O'Hara
    Writer:Toby Whithouse

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "The Red King". It scored 8/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Lisa Clarke and written by Toby Whithouse, it aired on 5/22/2024. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 4".