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The Worst Episodes of Film Noir

Every episode of Film Noir ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Film Noir!

Thematically, film noir frequently centered on portrayals of women of questionable virtue—this had become rare in Hollywood post the pre-Code era. Double Indemnity, directed by Billy Wilder; setting the mould was Barbara Stanwyck’s unforgettable

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Film Noir Season 1 Episode 1 - Origins of Noir (1922-1940)
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    #1 - Origins of Noir (1922-1940)

    S1:E1

    Revisit the birth of film noir in the early 1920s, paving the way for stars like Barbara Stanwyck to grip audiences with 1944's Double Indemnity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Film Noir Season 1 Episode 2 - Classic Noir (1944-1958)
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    #2 - Classic Noir (1944-1958)

    S1:E2

    With film noir in full flight, a slew of now-renowned noir 'bad girls' take centre stage, from Rita Hayworth in Gilda to Ava Gardner in The Killers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Film Noir Season 1 Episode 3 - Styles of Noir (1944-1958 Continued)
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    #3 - Styles of Noir (1944-1958 Continued)

    S1:E3

    Private eye arrives as a noir counterpart to the femme fatale in the form of 1944's "Murder, My Sweet", with Dick Powell as Philip Marlowe.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Origins of Noir (1922-1940)" is the worst rated episode of "Film Noir". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/27/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Classic Noir (1944-1958)".