9.0/1046 votes#1 - Direct Action
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/2024
At the cusp of Independence, leaders from the Congress and the Muslim League meet with Viceroy Wavell in Simla to discuss the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946. Will the two opposing parties agree on a common future?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/1043 votes#2 - Sole Spokesman
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2024
The aftermath of Direct Action Day places the Muslim league on the inside of the Interim Government formed by the Congress. The coalition causes disharmony at the parliament, jeopardising the governance. In London, Prime Minister Attlee looks for a new viceroy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/1039 votes#3 - Satyagraha
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/2024
As India welcomes a new viceroy, who is going be her last, Gandhi heads to Noakhali on a peace mission. The Mountbattens must juggle interests of the Congress, Muslim League and the Princely States while being objective.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/1037 votes#4 - Punjab
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/14/2024
In the wake of the resignation of the CM of Punjab, the province becomes a political battleground. With communal tensions rising across the country, the Congress is compelled to seriously consider partition.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.4/1039 votes#5 - The Last Straw
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2024
Mahatma Gandhi meets the Mountbattens and suggests that Jinnah be given Prime Ministership to keep the nation undivided. Will his core allies - Patel and Nehru - agree?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.3/1032 votes#6 - Poorna Swaraj
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2024
While drafting the Transfer of Power plan for Independent India, V.P. Menon struggles to accommodate the Congress’s need for Poorna Swaraj and the British demand for Dominion Status.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.3/1041 votes#7 - Eclipse
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2024
Viceroy Mountbatten invites key political leaders of India to come together to present the Transfer of Power plan. However, Mahatma Gandhi abstains from attending the meeting.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Freedom at Midnight Season 1
Every episode of Freedom at Midnight Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Freedom at Midnight Season 1!
Freedom at Midnight is the electrifying story of India's struggle for independence. Based on the bestselling book of the same name, it recounts the partition...
Genre:Drama
Network:Sony Liv
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Direct Action" is the best rated episode of "Freedom at Midnight" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/14/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Sole Spokesman".