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The Best Episodes of M – Son of the Century

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Every episode of M – Son of the Century ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of M – Son of the Century!

The Best Episodes of M – Son of the Century

The rise of Benito Mussolini and the birth of fascism in Italy, chronicling a country’s surrender to dictatorship and the relentless ascent of a man...

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  1. Background image for Episode 8
    8.5/10(178 votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    With the discovery of Matteotti's body and the arrest of his assassins, Mussolini is cornered. Will he be able to save himself and fascism?

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  2. Background image for Episode 4
    8.4/10(221 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Mussolini wants a new electoral law that would guarantee him an absolute majority. But Don Sturzo, the leader of the Catholics, opposes it.

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  3. Background image for Episode 7
    8.3/10(168 votes)

    #3 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Mussolini wins the elections by a landslide, but Matteotti, a socialist, demands their annulment, denouncing the Blackshirts' violence. Mussolini decides to teach him a lesson.

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  4. Background image for Episode 3
    8.0/10(213 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Upon entering parliament, Mussolini wanted to change: to be more strategic, diplomatic, a true statesman. But the Blackshirts rebelled.

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  5. Background image for Episode 5
    8.0/10(178 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Mussolini plans a new electoral law that will guarantee him the absolute majority, but he receives backlash from the leader of the Catholics.

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  6. Background image for Episode 1
    7.8/10(270 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Mussolini had just founded the Fasci di Combattimento when D'Annunzio took Fiume. Mussolini hoped to capitalize on the poet's achievement in the electoral arena.

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    7.8/10(171 votes)

    #7 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Mussolini opens the party lists to turncoat politicians from other political parties. An early fascist leader, Forni, takes a stand against him.

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    7.7/10(241 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    The elections had decreed an absolute victory for the Socialists. Mussolini seemed finished, but landowners and industrialists sought his help against the strikes.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the best rated episode of "M – Son of the Century". It scored 8.5/10 based on 178 votes. Directed by Joe Wright and written by Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, it aired on 1/31/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 4".