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The Best Episodes of A Thousand Blows Season 1

Every episode of A Thousand Blows Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Thousand Blows Season 1!

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Hezekiah and Alec, two friends from Jamaica, finds themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London's East End. Here they meet Mary Carr, Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as the Forty Elephants, and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(438 votes)

    S1:E5

    As Hezekiah rises in the boxing world, Mary suffers from the fallout of Lao's actions at the heist.

    Director:Ashley Walters
    Writer:Ameir Brown

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  2. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(444 votes)

    S1:E4

    It's the night of Mary Carr's heist and all the pieces are in place, including Hezekiah and Lao.

    Director:Ashley Walters
    Writer:Harlan Davies

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  3. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(453 votes)

    S1:E6

    Reeling from shock, Hezekiah prepares for his title fight whilst the noose closes in around Mary.

    Director:Ashley Walters
    Writer:Yasmin Joseph

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  4. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(511 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hezekiah and Sugar's rivalry takes root, as Mary steps up her heist plans.

    Directors:Tinge Krishnan, Nick Murphy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  5. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(625 votes)

    S1:E1

    Hezekiah and Alec arrive in London to make their fortunes and meet the alluring criminal, Mary Carr.

    Directors:Tinge Krishnan, Nick Murphy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  6. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(457 votes)

    S1:E3

    A bombing shakes up Wapping, disturbing Hezekiah and threatening Mary and Sugar's plans.

    Director:Coky Giedroyc
    Writer:In-sook Chappell

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "A Thousand Blows" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 438 votes. Directed by Ashley Walters and written by Ameir Brown, it aired on 2/21/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 4".