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The Best Episodes of Irma Vep

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

Best episode
S1E7 The Spectre
7.6346 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 The Severed Head
7.1695 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.3avg
Binge time
7h 9m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 7 - The Spectre
    7.6/10(346 votes)

    S1:E7

    Mira uses her newfound powers as Irma Vep to probe deeper into the lives of those around her. Regina shares news that threatens to upend her relationship with Mira. Mira experiences a spiritual breakthrough after a visit with Rene.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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  2. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 3 - Dead Man's Escape
    7.3/10(432 votes)

    S1:E3

    A surprising heart-to-heart with her ill-mannered co-star Gottfried causes Mira to revisit her past, while René is haunted by his relationship with his ex-wife – who played the role of Irma Vep in his 1996 film. Later, a breakthrough with Edmond leads to another on-set catastrophe.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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  3. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 6 - The Thunder Master
    7.3/10(355 votes)

    S1:E6

    After an epic blow-up on set, the fate of Rene's series is put in jeopardy. Rene gets a visit from a ghost as the production team considers taking The Vampires in a new direction that would reunite Mira with a figure from her past. All the while, Mira grows more entwined with her role as Irma Vep.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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  4. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 8 - The Terrible Wedding
    7.3/10(337 votes)

    S1:E8

    In her final days shooting The Vampires, Mira grapples with her experience playing Irma Vep coming to a close. Regina looks toward her next chapter as a filmmaker, while Mira channels the spirit of Irma Vep to pursue a career-defining opportunity.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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  5. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 5 - Hypnotic Eyes
    7.2/10(358 votes)

    S1:E5

    After shooting an iconic moment in which Moreno kidnaps Irma Vep, René faces backlash over the scene’s sexual implications. Unwilling to waver, René cites attempted censorship of 1916’s The Vampires – and original Irma Vep’s courageous fight to keep her film alive. Meanwhile, Mira deals with complex emotions as she sinks deeper into her character.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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  6. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 4 - The Poisoner
    7.2/10(384 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mira courts offers from both her agent and the production’s financier, who promises a lucrative – but morally compromising – advertising deal. When actress Cynthia Keng arrives on set, René experiences a crisis of faith – and turns to his star for advice. Later, Mira plays hard to get before receiving an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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  7. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ring That Kills
    7.1/10(503 votes)

    S1:E2

    As René’s erratic behavior continues to threaten the production, Mira clashes with her agent, Zelda, about the future of her career – before assuming the role of Irma Vep for the first time. Meanwhile, costume designer Zoé deals with an unusual request from an actor as she attempts to connect with Mira.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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  8. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 1 - The Severed Head
    7.1/10(695 votes)

    S1:E1

    When disillusioned A-list Hollywood actress Mira Harberg arrives in Paris to immerse herself in the coveted role of iconic villainous Irma Vep in a remake of Feuillade’s The Vampires, an encounter with her former lover Laurie reignites dormant passions. Meanwhile, the project’s acclaimed director Rene Vidal struggles as production woes threaten to derail his vision.

    Director:Olivier Assayas
    Writer:Olivier Assayas

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Spectre" is the best rated episode of Irma Vep. It scored 7.6/10 from 346 votes. Written and directed by Olivier Assayas, it aired on July 18, 2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dead Man's Escape".

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