The Best Episodes Directed By Lenny Abrahamson

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.1/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E15/15/2022

   In the summer before their final year at Trinity College, Frances and her best friend Bobbi meet an impressive local writer, Melissa. Bobbi quickly develops a crush on Melissa but Frances is unexpectedly drawn to Melissa’s husband, Nick.

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #2 - Episode 4

   S1:E45/15/2022

   Frances and Bobbi travel to Croatia to join Melissa and Nick on holiday. Having not seen or spoken to Nick in a few weeks, Frances learns that he has had a tough time recently and they both realise that they are still attracted to each other.

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3. 

   8.6/10(248 votes)

   #3 - Episode 1

   S1:E14/26/2020

   In a school in small-town west of Ireland, Connell is a well-liked, good looking and athletic student. Marianne is a proud, intimidating and unpopular loner who actively avoids her classmates and questions her teachers’ authority.

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4. 

   8.4/10(43 votes)

   #4 - Episode 3

   S1:E34/26/2020

   The night of the Debs is approaching and the girls at school have organised a fundraising event. Marianne has been asked to help and is out of her comfort zone. At the club, one of Connell’s friends Karen does her best to show Marianne some kindness but Rachel behaves coldly towards her.

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5. 

   8.4/10(56 votes)

   #5 - Episode 2

   S1:E24/26/2020

   Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues in secret and they sleep together for the first time. At school, Connell makes excuses for why he didn’t see his friends at the weekend and evades questions on his mother’s job at Marianne’s house. A girl in his friendship group, Rachel, gets impatient with Connell’s lack of interest and tensions build for Connell.

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6. 

   8.4/10(36 votes)

   #6 - Episode 5

   S1:E54/26/2020

   Connell joins Marianne's social circle but doesn't fit in. He apologises for how he treated her; she reconsiders her relationship with her new boyfriend, Gareth.

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7. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Episode 3

   S1:E35/15/2022

   Back in Dublin, Frances and Nick meet to discuss the kiss. Their attraction deepens and they begin an affair. Things become complicated when Nick travels to Scotland for work. Frances is unable to confide in Bobbi and their relationship also suffers.

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8. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Episode 5

   S1:E55/15/2022

   As Frances and Nick grow closer things become tense between Bobbi and Frances. Bobbi can sense Nick’s attraction to Frances and becomes frustrated with Frances’s reluctance to talk about it. A visit from Melissa’s agent raises tensions in the villa.

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9. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Episode 12

   S1:E125/15/2022

   Frances faces up to the consequences of her actions and attempts to repair her relationship with Bobbi. She also finds a fragile understanding with her parents. But as she strives to take control of her life, the question of her and Nick remains.

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10. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 11

    S1:E115/15/2022

    Frances sees a consultant and is given a diagnosis that distresses her. This news, combined with an upsetting revelation from Nick and an unexpected argument with Bobbi, causes Frances’ life to spiral out of control.

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11. 

    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Episode 4

    S1:E44/26/2020

    Months later, school has finished and Connell arrives at Trinity College, Dublin. He has found a room in a house-share and meets his new housemate Niall. Despite his efforts, he feels out of place and struggles to articulate himself when surrounded by his eloquent and wealthy peers.

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12. 

    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S1:E64/26/2020

    Connell and Marianne are back together. Connell has gained confidence in college; giving presentations in class and getting good grades but is reluctant to show Marianne affection in front of her friends. Will the two be able to admit that they are together?

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13. 

    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S1:E25/15/2022

    At Melissa’s birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick. They can’t resist the attraction between them and kiss. The next day Frances visits her parents in the country and agonises over what this turn of events might mean.

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