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The Best Episodes of Messiah Season 1

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

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Crime drama series following the investigations of DCI Red Metcalfe.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Messiah Season 1 Episode 1 - The First Killings
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    #1 - The First Killings

    S1:E1

    DCI Red Metcalfe investigates a brutal series of murders. Each death, vile in execution, is different from the last, but the murderer leaves an unmistakable calling card, cutting out the victim's tongue and replacing it with a silver spoon.

    Director:David Drury
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Messiah Season 1 Episode 2 - The Reckoning
    8.1/10(72 votes)

    #2 - The Reckoning

    S1:E2

    As the killings continue, a pattern emerges: each victim shares his name and occupation and type of death with one of the twelve disciples. DCI Red Metcalfe and his team try to catch the killer before he can complete his grisly quest.

    Director:Diarmuid Lawrence
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The First Killings" is the best rated episode of "Messiah" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 91 votes. Directed by David Drury and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/26/2001. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Reckoning".