The Best Episodes Directed By Philip Martin
Every TV Episode Directed by Philip Martin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Philip Martin Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Philip Martin is "The Final Act (1)", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Frank Deasy". "The Final Act (1)" aired on 10/15/2006 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Final Act (2)".
9.0/10 1 votes#1 - The Final Act (1)
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2006
Tony and Ruth Sturdy's 14 year old daughter Sallie is missing. Due to retire, this could be Tennison's last case: but she has more than this to contend with. Her father is seriously ill and she has turned to alcohol.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Frank Deasy
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - The Final Act (2)
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2006
Curtis Flynn flees the scene of his brutal encounter with Tennison. As the end draws near the truth surrounding the death of Sallie finally emerges and the hunt for the killer ends in a shattering confrontation.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Frank Deasy
8.0/10 36 votes#3 - Pride & Joy
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2016
Elizabeth and Philip go on an exhausting world journey. Margaret takes over some of her sister’s official duties and tries to liven things up.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
8.0/10 37 votes#4 - Gloriana
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/4/2016
Margaret and Peter are reunited, but another obstacle stands in their way. Elizabeth is torn between her duty as Queen and her love for her sister.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/10 46 votes#5 - Misadventure
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2017
As Philip leaves for a long tour, Elizabeth makes an upsetting discovery. Prime Minister Eden wants to strike back after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.9/10 49 votes#6 - Windsor
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2016
With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.8/10 36 votes#7 - Lisbon
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/8/2017
Palace insiders try to prevent a scandal that could reflect poorly on Philip. Eden faces censure from his cabinet and the press.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.8/10 40 votes#8 - Smoke and Mirrors
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2016
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
7.8/10 29 votes#9 - Hallowe'en Party
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2010
During a village's Hallowe'en party, a young girl boasts of having witnessed a murder from years before. No one believes her tale until her body is found later on in the evening, drowned in the apple-bobbing bucket.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 40 votes#10 - A Company of Men
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2017
Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip. Eden copes with international pressure and ill health. An interview stirs up harrowing memories for Philip.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Peter Morgan
6.7/10 7 votes#11 - One Step Behind
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/14/2008
Three youngsters are shot dead whilst having a woodland picnic in fancy dress. The corpses are found, and a friend of the victims is also slain, having told Wallander that his workmate was really gay, and that he is a transvestite, and a wholly murderous one, who adds to his toll of dead by killing a further trio of innocents.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: N/A
5.8/10 4 votes#12 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2019
Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams
5.4/10 9 votes#13 - Sidetracked
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/30/2008
What connects the shocking suicide of a young woman and the vicious murder of a government minister? Inspector Kurt Wallander's investigation uncovers wrongdoing and corruption that extends to the heart of the Swedish establishment.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: N/A
5.2/10 4 votes#14 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2019
A victorious Potemkin returns from war to find Catherine preoccupied, leading the two to speak candidly about their pasts and future, while a Cossack stirs discontent among peasants in the countryside.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams
4.8/10 5 votes#15 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2019
Pressure from foreign powers leads to a bitter argument between Catherine and an ailing Potemkin. Catherine works to change the line of succession as her reign draws to an end.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams
4.4/10 5 votes#16 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2019
Russian Empress Catherine the Great faces challenges to her throne on all sides, as she meets the forthright and bold Lieutenant Grigory Potemkin.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams