The Best Episodes Directed By Ben Chessell

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Episode 5

   S1:E511/14/2019

   In the aftermath of the gunfight, Kenzo has a choice to make - send Yuto home to face certain death or allow the war to continue and destroy the city he is duty-bound to protect.

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   8.2/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Episode 6

   S1:E611/21/2019

   As the Mori family set aside their conflicts to mourn Hotaka's death, it becomes apparent that everyone has their own demons to face, courage to find or decisions to make.

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3. 

   8.0/10(12 votes)

   #3 - Exile

   S1:E16/3/2022

   Wild child Summer tries to settle into sleepy Shorehaven and meets young surfer Ari, who's on the mend from a serious injury but ready to compete again.

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4. 

   7.4/10(25 votes)

   #4 - War and Vomit

   S1:E55/15/2020

   As the war with Sweden continues to rage, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth visit the military at the Russian front. Seeing the soldiers reminds Catherine of her goal to rule Russia differently. Grigor struggles with Peter and Georgina's relationship and poisons Peter to end it. When Peter falls ill, Velementov, Orlo, and Marial all try to influence Catherine's steps toward takeover as Peter's life hangs in the balance.

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5. 

   7.0/10(22 votes)

   #5 - Parachute

   S1:E65/15/2020

   Peter has a new lease on life after his near-death experience. He is open to Catherine's progressive ideas of introducing art and science to court and wants to focus on an heir. Orlo tries to figure out who poisoned Peter and faces demons of his own.

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6. 

   7.0/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Episode 7

   S1:E711/28/2019

   Ian threatens to hand incriminating photos of Yuto to the police, leaving Kenzo and Sarah divided in stopping him and forcing each to confront the mistakes of their past.

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7. 

   6.4/10(69 votes)

   #7 - Rogue

   S1:E66/8/2024

   The Doctor and Ruby land in 1813, where guests at a duchess's party are being murdered and a mysterious bounty hunter called Rogue is about to change the Doctor's life forever.

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8. 

   5.9/10(93 votes)

   #8 - The Devil's Chord

   S1:E25/11/2024

   The Doctor and Ruby meet The Beatles but discover that the all-powerful Maestro is changing history. London becomes a battleground with the future of humanity at stake.

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9. 

   5.4/10(25 votes)

   #9 - Episode 1

   S1:E16/1/2023

   On the eve of the Deadloch Winter Feastival, the body of local football club coach Trent Latham is found on the beach. Local Senior Sergeant Dulcie Collins takes charge but soon Detective Eddie Redcliffe arrives from Darwin to lead the investigation causing friction.

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10. 

    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Big Plans

    S1:E26/3/2022

    Summer plots her escape. Tensions between Ari and frenemy Marlon boil over after a competition. Summer helps Ari through a side effect of his accident.

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11. 

    5.0/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S1:E26/1/2023

    In an effort to link a previously unsolved death, Dulcie exhumes the former mayor’s body and raises the ire of the community. The boat of Sam O’Dwyer, who disappeared years ago, is set on fire, while Eddie chases a hooded figure through the bush.

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12. 

    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Training Day

    S1:E36/3/2022

    Surf coach Manu finds a way for Ari to train and get him back in the waves. Despite their differences, Poppy and Summer somehow bond on their boards.

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    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Shame

    S1:E46/3/2022

    The crew heads to Jackson Bay for a major competition. Summer stirs up drama with a revealing game that brings Ari and Marlon's friendship to the brink.

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14. 

    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Keep the Sponsors Happy

    S1:E56/3/2022

    Bodhi might catch her big break with a new sponsor — if Marlon doesn't ruin her shot. Poppy and Ari share a moment after a late-night training session.

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