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The Best Episodes of Gunpowder Season 1

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

London, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King.

Genres:War & PoliticsDrama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Gunpowder" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.4/10 from 833 user votes. It was directed by J Blakeson and written by Ronan Bennett. "Episode 1" aired on 10/21/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.4/10 833 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2017

    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

    Writer: Ronan Bennett

  • Episode 2
    7.2/10 594 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2017

    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.

    Director: J Blakeson

    Writer: Ronan Bennett

  • Episode 3
    7.3/10 541 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2017

    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

    Writer: Ronan Bennett