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The Best Episodes of Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1

Every episode of Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1!

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Los Angeles 2032. A young woman wakes up with no memories, and possessing deadly skills. The only clues to her mystery are a locked data device and a tattoo of a black lotus. Putting together

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 6 - Persistence of Memory
    7.6/10(270 votes)

    S1:E6

    In her quest for revenge, Elle breaks into the home of her next target and is forced to take a hostage. Chief Grant calls in reinforcements.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 10 - Clair de Lune
    7.5/10(240 votes)

    S1:E10

    As Elle struggles with not knowing which of her memories are real and which are artificial, J opens up about his own past.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 9 - Free Will
    7.4/10(231 votes)

    S1:E9

    Elle goes after the final target to complete her mission of revenge, the man responsible for the Doll Hunt.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 13 - Time to Die
    7.3/10(215 votes)

    S1:E13

    Left with no other option, Elle faces off against the architect of her suffering.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 7 - Reality
    7.2/10(249 votes)

    S1:E7

    After learning J's shameful secret, Elle leaves to complete her mission: to kill the last of the Doll Hunt participants.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 11 - All the Best Memories
    7.2/10(219 votes)

    S1:E11

    Desperately lost and searching for peace, Elle hatches a radical plan to put her haunted memories to rest.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 12 - Artificial Souls
    7.2/10(219 votes)

    S1:E12

    While Elle has her first encounter with a dangerous new foe, J has his final encounter with his former colleague Marlowe.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 4 - The Doll Hunt
    7.1/10(275 votes)

    S1:E4

    Elle's memories come flooding back, revealing the truth of what happened to her in the desert. Meanwhile, LAPD Officer Davis puts together the clues that will lead her to Black Lotus.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 3 - The Human Condition
    6.9/10(304 votes)

    S1:E3

    With help from the mysterious J, Elle learns more startling truths about the nature of her identity…

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 5 - Pressure
    6.9/10(260 votes)

    S1:E5

    Elle plots her revenge with help from J, but Police Chief Grant has mobilized a massive LAPD manhunt to find and eliminate her.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 2 - All We Are Not
    6.7/10(339 votes)

    S1:E2

    Haunted by traumatic memories, Elle recognizes a familiar face. Upon tracking him down she uncovers a shocking truth about herself and her memories.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 1 - City of Angels
    6.5/10(445 votes)

    S1:E1

    An amnesiac named Elle enters Los Angeles, carrying only a locked data device that may hold the secrets of her past.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Blade Runner: Black Lotus Season 1 Episode 8 - The Davis Report
    6.0/10(259 votes)

    S1:E8

    Frustrated that no one believes her theory about Black Lotus, Officer Davis lands in hot water while presenting her findings to the department.

    Directors:Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Persistence of Memory" is the best rated episode of "Blade Runner: Black Lotus" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 270 votes. Directed by Shinji Aramaki, Kenji Kamiyama and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/12/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Clair de Lune".