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The Best Episodes of Gormenghast Season 1

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

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At the Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. A clever and ambitious new kitchen boy, Steerpike, begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gormenghast Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    7.3/10(68 votes)

    #1 - Part 1

    S1:E1

    Newborn Titus Groan is destined to rule Gormenghast, a kingdom based on complicated and unbreakable traditions. Meanwhile an ambitious kitchen slave schemes to escape his destiny and overthrow the old order.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writer:Malcolm McKay

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  2. Gormenghast Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    7.2/10(63 votes)

    #2 - Part 2

    S1:E2

    Steerpike's secret machinations begin to throw Gormenghast into chaos and madness, threatening the reign of the future Earl Titus.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writer:Malcolm McKay

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  3. Gormenghast Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    7.2/10(60 votes)

    #3 - Part 3

    S1:E3

    Now a teenager, Titus rebels against the strict traditions of Gormenghast as he begins to explore the world outside the walls.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writer:Malcolm McKay

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  4. Gormenghast Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    #4 - Part 4

    S1:E4

    After a string of tragedies, Titus must finally confront the scheming Steerpike and determine where his own destiny lies.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writer:Malcolm McKay

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "Gormenghast" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 68 votes. Directed by Andy Wilson and written by Malcolm McKay, it aired on 1/17/2000. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2".