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The Worst Episodes of Iyanu

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Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Iyanu Season 2 Episode 7 - The Prayer
    5.4/10(13 votes)

    S2:E7

    Team Chosen modifies Abbey's Riverboat into a speedboat and heads toward Elu. As Adura's fleet nears the outer walls, she reveals her biggest secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 4 - The Duel
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    S2:E4

    Iyanu faces off against Adura, Queen of the Deep, in a fierce battle. What starts as a seesaw struggle becomes a desperate fight for Iyanu. Meanwhile, in Elu, Kanfo sends Teju and Siju on a mission to confirm if the People of the Deep are invading.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 6 - The Acceptance
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E6

    After escaping the Deep, Team Chosen is shocked to be greeted by Abbey, son of former Oba Adeyinka. Meanwhile, Adura and Boju plan the Elu invasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 5 - The Deep
    5.6/10(15 votes)

    S2:E5

    After escaping Adura, Team Chosen is trapped in The Deep. In Elu, Kanfo and the Elu Mesi debate resources for a POTD invasion, while Omolola acts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 1 - The Reunion
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    S2:E1

    Weeks after The Corrupt, Iyanu finds reactivating ancient tech. While Adura plans an invasion of Elu, Toye reunites with Biyi to investigate glyphs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 3 - The Offer
    5.8/10(14 votes)

    S2:E3

    Uwa returns to Elu to warn Kanfo of a possible invasion. Meanwhile, Team Chosen searches for the energy wave's source while Biyi struggles with magic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 2 - The Set of Seven
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    S2:E2

    Iyanu reunites with Team Chosen in the Riverlands to trace a mysterious energy wave, and Olori warns of a People of the Deep invasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 8 - The Battle for Elu
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    S2:E8

    Elu reacts to the POTD invasion. As Uwa and Kanfo strategize, Omolola and the workers step up. Iyanu and Team Chosen race to provide backup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 11 - Iyanu: The War of the Twin Princes
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E11

    In the prosperous kingdom of Elu, King Oba Adedeji must choose an heir between his twin sons — one bold and decisive, the other thoughtful and restrained. When he refuses to decide, the kingdom is thrust into a conflict with lasting political and spiritual consequences, setting the stage for a war that will shape the future of Yorubaland.

    Director:Roye Okupe
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 10 - The Conduit
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    As the battle for Elu rages, a dark power from the Age of Wonders awakens. Team Chosen rescues Kanfo and Oba Uwa, while Iyanu races to confront Adura.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 11 - Iyanu: The Age of Wonders
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S1:E11

    Ages before The Chosen, Yorubaland thrives -- until the diabolical Meje appears. Warriors Dara and Ishe must stop it and prevent the Age of Darkness.

    Director:Roye Okupe
    Writers:Brandon Easton, Roye Okupe

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  12. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 10 - The Source (2)
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    S1:E10

    Iyanu reaches The Source and faces a devastating choice. As Elu nears destruction, her allies fight a final battle against Nuro and the Fallen One.

    Director:Alfredo Steven Valdez
    Writer:Brandon Easton

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  13. Iyanu Season 2 Episode 9 - The Acolyte
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S2:E9

    As the battle for Elu rages, a dark power from the Age of Wonders awakens. Team Chosen rescues Kanfo and Oba Uwa, while Iyanu races to confront Adura.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 1 - The Chosen
    7.5/10(48 votes)

    S1:E1

    Iyanu, aka The Chosen, triggers her Divine Powers, escapes Elu, and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the evil lurking in Yorubaland.

    Director:Dawud Anyabwile
    Writer:Brandon Easton

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  15. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 2 - The Exiles
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    S1:E2

    Fleeing evil Chancellor Nuro, Iyanu meets the Corrupt Divine Beast Ekun and Biyi. As she uncovers her powers, she explores hidden Wonders beyond Elu.

    Director:Darnell Johnson
    Writer:Brandon Easton

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  16. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 5 - The People of the Deep
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    S1:E5

    Iyanu, Biyi and Sewa battle the Corrupt Divine Beast Ekun and the People of the Deep, while Elu's Workers demand justice from the King and Nuro.

    Director:Darnell Johnson
    Writer:Ivory Floyd

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  17. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 9 - The Source (1)
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S1:E9

    As Cursed animals besiege Elu, Iyanu searches for The Source. Meanwhile, Biyi, Toye, Olori and Kanfo battle Nuro's forces to buy time for Iyanu.

    Director:Roye Okupe
    Writer:Roye Okupe

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  18. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 3 - The Eso of Eso
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    S1:E3

    Kanfo, leader of the Eso Warriors, brings his son Toye to hunt Iyanu, while she meets Mama Sewa, a sage with secret knowledge of her past and powers.

    Director:Alfredo Steven Valdez
    Writer:Kerri Grant

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  19. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 7 - The Betrayal
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    S1:E7

    As Elu falls into civil war, Biyi and the Oba share stories of heartbreak. Team Chosen struggles to reach The Source while Olori searches for Iyanu.

    Director:Dawud Anyabwile
    Writer:Matt Wayne

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  20. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 8 - The Sacred
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    S1:E8

    Team Chosen reaches The Sacred Settlement, where Iyanu must pass three Trials to prove she's The Chosen, while Nuro, now possessed, pursues them.

    Director:Darnell Johnson
    Writer:Matt Wayne

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  21. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 6 - The Walk of Death
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    S1:E6

    Iyanu, Biyi, Toye and Ekun (aka TEAM CHOSEN) cross The Rinku Plains to find The Source, key to Iyanu's powers and lifting the Curse on Yorubaland.

    Director:Alfredo Steven Valdez
    Writer:Ivory Floyd

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  22. Iyanu Season 1 Episode 4 - The Arrival
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    S1:E4

    As Elu's political climate worsens, Iyanu intensifies her training with Sewa while two armies converge on the Riverlands Settlement to capture her.

    Director:Dawud Anyabwile
    Writer:Kerri Grant

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Prayer" is the worst rated episode of "Iyanu". It scored 5.4/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/2/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Duel".