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The Best Episodes of Black Sands Season 1

Every episode of Black Sands Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Sands Season 1!

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A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Black Sands Season 1 Episode 1 - Black Beach
    7.1/10(103 votes)

    #1 - Black Beach

    S1:E1

    Detective inspector Anita returns to her hometown after a 15-year absence. She dreads meeting the people she's long been avoiding. En route, she's called back to duty after a body is found on the shore by Glerársandar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Black Sands Season 1 Episode 2 - The Journey is the Destiny
    7.3/10(84 votes)

    #2 - The Journey is the Destiny

    S1:E2

    The appearance of the injured girl changes the investigation of the death of the tourist, but the lack of ambition and mediocre work ethics of the police complicate matters. Anita strengthens her bonds with those who are closest to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Black Sands Season 1 Episode 3 - Insomnia
    7.1/10(79 votes)

    #3 - Insomnia

    S1:E3

    Anita makes a serious error while interrogating the girl, and the team tries to get their act together before everything falls apart. The widower arrives in Iceland and shines a light on the case that starts to take on a whole new shape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Black Sands Season 1 Episode 4 - You're Not Here
    7.2/10(73 votes)

    #4 - You're Not Here

    S1:E4

    Gusti interviews Lena and finds out how his colleagues have made a botch of things. Frida's under pressure and the imminent arrival of Gusti to town, which encourage Anita to look for assistance in a familiar place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Black Sands Season 1 Episode 5 - Salt in the Wounds
    7.3/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Salt in the Wounds

    S1:E5

    The autopsy confirms murder. Salomon visits Helga and Elin while Anita battles Gusti, who has extended his stay. Cold cases lead to new information, and a lovers' soiree takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Black Sands Season 1 Episode 6 - The Curtain Comes Down
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #6 - The Curtain Comes Down

    S1:E6

    Another body is found, connected to one of the cases Frida and Anita are investigating. Mother and daughter are taken aback, and Salamon and Anita's relationship creates an unexpected opportunity for the investigative team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Black Sands Season 1 Episode 7 - A Little Blond Boy
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #7 - A Little Blond Boy

    S1:E7

    Salomon and Anita's past is more important than anyone can suspect. Ragnar is updated about the status of the case, and together, Gusti and Anita put into action the most challenging project of her career and life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Black Sands Season 1 Episode 8 - A Lovers Night
    7.4/10(71 votes)

    #8 - A Lovers Night

    S1:E8

    The world keeps on turning. Anita and Gusti are in a race against time, fearing the worst. The past two years' events become more apparent, and it's evident that together they head for a final reckoning that will change everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Black Beach" is the best rated episode of "Black Sands" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 103 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/25/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Journey is the Destiny".