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The Best Episodes of An Unknown Enemy Season 1

Every episode of An Unknown Enemy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of An Unknown Enemy Season 1!

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Fernando Barrientos, Head of the National Security Directorate, Mexico's Secret Police, is trying to reach the highest position in the country. On his way, he'll have to manipulate, betray, and kill, and he's well prepared

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 1 - Commander
    6.9/10(55 votes)

    #1 - Commander

    S1:E1

    The regent of Mexico City, Corona del Rosal, wants to weaken his main adversary in the presidential succession by getting rid of the National Security Directorate. Major Barrientos, the leader of the DNS, tries to strengthen its position and that of his boss by creating the perception that the student movement striking in Mexico City is a real threat, to then repress them violently.

    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writers:Gibrán Portela, Carlos Pascual, Gabriel Ripstein, Emma Bertrán

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  2. An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 2 - Students
    7.1/10(47 votes)

    #2 - Students

    S1:E2

    The student's voice becomes louder despite their lack of organization. After the death of one of the student leaders, and with the assistance of Barrientos, the students will finally become a more cohesive force. With strengthening numbers, the student movement will increase the number of demonstrations in the city, which will subsequently be repressed by the government.

    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writers:Gibrán Portela, Daniel Krauze, Carlos Pascual, Gabriel Ripstein, Emma Bertrán

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  3. An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 3 - On the Street
    6.8/10(45 votes)

    #3 - On the Street

    S1:E3

    The students establish the National Strike Council (CNH), and organize one of the largest marches ever seen in the country. The government of president Diaz Ordaz is placed in the spotlight. At the same time, the CIA wants to help Corona del Rosal, a candidate to the presidential race, to carry out a coup and return the country to law and order.

    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 4 - Guns
    6.8/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Guns

    S1:E4

    Barrientos infiltrates guns among the students, to make them seem like a more threatening force to president Diaz Ordaz. Elsewhere, the CIA tries to influence the military leaders of the country to move forward with a coup and they reject their plans. Alicia, finally discovers who the government infiltrator.

    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 5 - State of Siege
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    #5 - State of Siege

    S1:E5

    President Ordaz arranges a meeting with the students through the Chief of the Presidential Office. The meeting appears to be a success, but Barrientos wants to discredit the gains attained during the meeting by creating a sense of "chaos" in the country. Beto tries to take Alicia out of the city, knowing her life is in danger, he soon realizes that Barrientos' eyes are everywhere.

    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writers:Silvia Jiménez, Gabriel Ripstein, Emma Bertrán

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  6. An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 6 - Silence
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    #6 - Silence

    S1:E6

    Corona del Rosal convinces the president to use moles during the "March of Silence," a march organized by the National Strike Council, in order to put an end to the organization. Barrientos wants to thwart his plans by provoking a fight during the march. However, seeing how well prepared the students were, Barrientos has to put a stop to his plans and re-evaluate his methods.

    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 7 - Final Solution
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Final Solution

    S1:E7

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    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. An Unknown Enemy Season 1 Episode 8 - Galeana Operation
    7.4/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Galeana Operation

    S1:E8

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    Director:Gabriel Ripstein
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Commander" is the best rated episode of "An Unknown Enemy" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Gabriel Ripstein and written by Gibrán Portela, Carlos Pascual, Gabriel Ripstein, Emma Bertrán, it aired on 10/1/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Students".