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The Best Episodes of Charles I: Downfall of a King Season 1

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Every episode of Charles I: Downfall of a King Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Charles I: Downfall of a King Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Charles I: Downfall of a King Season 1

Historian Lisa Hilton discovers how, in just fifty tempestuous days, Charles I’s rule collapsed, laying the foundations for civil war, the loss of royal power...

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  1. 7.7/10(15 votes)

    #1 - A Nation Divided

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    Charles's predicament worsens. With the Queen implicated in the Irish rebellion, the King tries to buy off Pym by offering him the position of chancellor of the exchequer.

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  2. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Two Worlds Collide

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    Historical docudrama series. Following a Catholic uprising in Ireland, in which thousands of Protestants are killed, Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in Charles I's rule.

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  3. 7.6/10(14 votes)

    #3 - The Final Showdown

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    Having failed to bring round Pym, Charles accuses the 'Five Members' of high treason and marches on Westminster.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Nation Divided" is the best rated episode of "Charles I: Downfall of a King" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/10/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Two Worlds Collide".