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The Best Episodes of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands

Every episode of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands!

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Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.8/10(336 votes)

    #1 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    The battle of all battles falls upon the peoples of Herot. Weapons forged, loyal and armed, men, women and children brace themselves to wage a brutal attack with Beowulf helming their defence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(147 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Beowulf gets to work re-building the town’s defences when iron-miner Greff is attacked by one of the most dangerous Mudborn creatures known to humans—a Troll. Slean's intended bride arrives in Herot, but he has other things on his mind than marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    #3 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    As Herot is preparing for Slean and Keta's wedding, shocking secrets are revealed and the couple must decide if new loyalties are to be forged or irrevocably shattered. Meanwhile, with Rheda’s new laws permeating the tribes, Abrecan is forced to choose between stepping aside and accepting his sister's rule or standing against her in a declaration of war.

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  4. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.5/10(119 votes)

    #4 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    With danger lurking in every corner threatening the Shieldlands, Herot’s Huskarla patrol the forests looking for signs of the enemy. Enjoying their newfound romance, Beowulf and Elvina become distracted from the threats around them and she is soon forced to reveal a dark secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.5/10(155 votes)

    #5 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Beowulf grapples with the revelation of Elvina’s secret and the fact that he has fallen in love with her. Rheda returns to her hometown to see her brother Abrecan. In Bregan, she is confronted with some alarming revelations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.4/10(150 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Beowulf, Elvina, Vishka and Breca continue towards the Mere to cement a new treaty. As they tackle various assaults the group’s situation goes from bad to desperate.

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  8. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    A fearsome clan known as the Wulfing raiders launches an attack on Herot, and with the element of surprise on their side, all seems lost. As Herot’s townspeople flea in all directions and Beowulf rushes to action, someone is abducted from the bosom of Herot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.4/10(208 votes)

    #8 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    Rheda returns to Herot alone, with news of familial betrayal and that the fearsome Wulfing army are coming for them all. Now desperate, she sends word, calling for the help of the other tribes in the Alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(170 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    With Slean and Thane Scorann missing, Beowulf and Rate, Thane of the Varni, ride out into the forest in search of them. But with the Gathering fast approaching and Rheda’s bid for leadership depending on the hope of ever-loyal Scorann’s vote, Beowulf questions whether their disappearance might be more than a simple coincidence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(146 votes)

    #10 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    The day of the Gathering. Rheda must prove herself worthy to become ruler of all the Shieldlands. Meanwhile, Slean must also make a sacrifice for his mother’s campaign, but in doing so, his loyalties become deeply conflicted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(184 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Herot is bustling as the town makes preparations for the Gathering at which the next Jarl, leader of the Shieldlands, will be elected. With the other tribal leaders due to arrive in Herot at any moment however, the pressure mounts to catch Herot’s killer before another victim is claimed. In a bid to buy themselves more time and avoid panic amongst the tribe leaders, Rheda, Slean and Abrecan ride out to stall them whilst Beowulf begins his search.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.6/10(246 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Heroic legend Beowulf returns to his childhood home of Herot to pay his respects to ailing ward and Thane of Herot, Hrothgar. However, his gesture of goodwill soon opens old wounds. With its defences fast fading, Herot falls under attack from within. Beowulf vows to remain until the enemy is routed out, justice is served and Herot is safe once more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 12" is the best rated episode of "Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands". It scored 7.8/10 based on 336 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".