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The Best Episodes of Gunpowder

Every episode of Gunpowder ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Gunpowder!

Best episode
S1E1 Episode 1
7.3903 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 Episode 2
7.2650 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.2avg
Binge time
2h 57m
3 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Gunpowder Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(903 votes)
    S1:E1

    It is 1603, and as England wars with Spain and the bloody persecution of Catholics intensifies, a young nobleman resolves to avenge his kin and defend his faith by any means necessary.

    Director:J Blakeson

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  2. Gunpowder Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(594 votes)
    S1:E3

    On the eve of the 5th of November, Catesby, Fawkes and the plotters load the tunnels below Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. Across the city, Father Garnet is under pressure to reveal Catesby's plot for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the priest be the one to betray Catesby at the eleventh hour?

    Director:J Blakeson

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  3. Gunpowder Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(650 votes)
    S1:E2

    As the king's network of spies close in on them, Catesby and Wintour attempt to raise an army for their plot across mainland Europe. Returning to London with Guy Fawkes in tow, Catesby assembles his gang of plotters for the first time. They know they must act fast, and the plan is formed - they will strike next week, 5 November, at the opening of Parliament.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of Gunpowder. It scored 7.3/10 from 903 votes. Directed by J Blakeson and written by Ronan Bennett, it aired on October 21, 2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".

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