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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!

Crime drama series following the investigations of DCI Red Metcalfe.

Genres:MysteryDramaCrime
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Messiah" season 1 is "The First Killings", rated 8.2/10 from 89 user votes. It was directed by David Drury and written by N/A. "The First Killings" aired on 5/26/2001 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Reckoning".

  • The First Killings
    8.2/10 89 votes

    #1 - The First Killings

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2001

    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: N/A

  • The Reckoning
    8.1/10 69 votes

    #2 - The Reckoning

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2001

    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: N/A