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The Best Episodes of Hornblower Season 2

Every episode of Hornblower Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hornblower Season 2!

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

Genres:DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure
Network:ITV1

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Hornblower" season 2 is "Mutiny", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Mutiny" aired on 3/24/2002 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Retribution".

  • Mutiny
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - Mutiny

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2002-03-24

    Sir Edward Pellew visits Horatio Hornblower who is jail in Jamaica awaiting his trial on a charge of making a mutiny. His problems began six months earlier when he was appointed Third Lieutenant aboard the HMS Renown under the famous Captain James Sawyer. It soon becomes apparent to several of the officers, including Horatio's friend Archie Kennedy who is aboard ship as Fourth Lieutenant that the Captain is suffering from madness of some sort. He is cruel and sees conspiracies everywhere. Both Horatio and Midshipman Welland prove to be the particular objects of his wrath. The situation is not helped by an inexperience First Lieutenant who does not command the Captain's respect and a newly arrived Second Lieutenant who doesn't seem ready to challenge the Captain in any way.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Retribution
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #2 - Retribution

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2002-03-25

    Before taking the Renown back to Jamaica for their court martial on charges of mutiny, Hornblower, Kennedy, and Bush convince an insecure and indecisive Lt. Buckland, now acting captain, that it would be appropriate to launch a surprise attack on the Spanish fortress at Santo Domingo. Matters are complicated when the inept Buckland incurs the enmity of the local rebels, who now regard them as enemies too. Captain Sawyer's increasing paranoia, deserting seamen, Buckland's growing jealousy of Hornblower, and the duplicity of the Spaniards all complicate the already perilous situation.

    Director: Andrew Grieve

    Writer: N/A