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The Best Episodes of On the Edge

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

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Drama anthology championing new film-making talent that serves up a raw slice of real life in modern Britain.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    On the Edge Season 4 Episode 3 - The Final Countdown
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - The Final Countdown

    S4:E3

    Comedy-drama about devoted husband Ray, whose wife Dora has dementia. Ray is burying his head in the sand, trying to make light of everything, refusing to admit that Dora needs help. Will his stoic grandson Terry be able to persuade him before something terrible happens?

    Director:James Doherty
    Writer:Natalie Burt

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  2. On the Edge Season 4 Episode 1 - Wet Look
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Wet Look

    S4:E1

    Comedy-drama about Gwynn - a mermaid who is stuck on land, unable to grow back her tail - and her human partner, Rob who is lost not knowing how to help. When Gwynn's longing for the sea becomes overwhelming will anything keep her on land?

    Director:B Welby Delimere
    Writer:Toby Parker Rees

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  3. On the Edge Season 4 Episode 2 - Letting Go
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Letting Go

    S4:E2

    Family drama about a foster father, Gabe and the teenage girl who has been in his care for years. When the authorities decide to reconnect Faith with her birth mother Gabriel becomes convinced that Faith is in danger and tries to stop it. Is Gabe right or is he unravelling?

    Director:Mitch Kalisa
    Writer:Beru Tessema

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  4. On the Edge Season 3 Episode 2 - Cradled
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Cradled

    S3:E2

    A gut-wrenching horror about a young mother experiencing a breakdown.

    Director:Chloë Wicks
    Writer:Nessah Muthy

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  5. On the Edge Season 1 Episode 1 - Through the Gates
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Through the Gates

    S1:E1

    Aimee has spent most of her young, tumultuous life in and out of prison. Her disillusioned parole officer Tessa, whose own life is organised chaos, is charged with the care of Aimee's welfare.

    Director:Stella Corradi
    Writer:Georgia Christou

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  6. On the Edge Season 2 Episode 2 - For You
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - For You

    S2:E2

    Rev controls his mental health issues with therapy, medication and the help of his girlfriend Alex. But, at a family wedding, it all gets too much.

    Director:Stroma Cairns
    Writer:J C Servante

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  7. On the Edge Season 2 Episode 3 - Adulting
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Adulting

    S2:E3

    When vulnerable Candice moves into her own flat, she befriends down-on-his-luck Kems, who soon discovers Candice is not to be underestimated.

    Director:Ash Morris
    Writer:Chinonyerem Odimba

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  8. On the Edge Season 3 Episode 1 - Mincemeat
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Mincemeat

    S3:E1

    Comedy-drama about Jane, a young woman trying to cope with her controlling and over-bearing mother who struggles with hoarding. Will she find a means of escape when she falls for Nish?

    Director:Nadira Amrani
    Writer:Samantha O'Rourke

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  9. On the Edge Season 1 Episode 2 - A Mother's Love
    6.3/10(30 votes)

    #9 - A Mother's Love

    S1:E2

    Single mum Josephine and her 11 year old son Ishmael are devastated when he witnesses a gangland crime on their estate and has to testify against the killer. Under threat, they find sanctuary in the middle class home of Josephine's sister Claudia and her judgmental husband Patrick.

    Director:Anwar Boulifa
    Writer:Janice Okoh

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  10. On the Edge Season 1 Episode 3 - That Girl
    6.3/10(25 votes)

    #10 - That Girl

    S1:E3

    Rebellious Ashley refuses to grow up, encouraged by rational friend and flatmate Becca. When she is forced to confront her past, Ashley's life begins to unravel.

    Director:Dionne Edwards
    Writer:Rose Lewenstein

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  11. On the Edge Season 3 Episode 3 - Superdad
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Superdad

    S3:E3

    The story of a road trip between a father and son, Keon and Wesley. However, Keon is supposed to be in a psychiatric hospital while Wesley is supposed to be in school…

    Director:Theo James Krekis
    Writer:Daniel Rusteau

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  12. On the Edge Season 2 Episode 1 - BBW
    5.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - BBW

    S2:E1

    Remi is a young plus-size woman trying to find her place in the world while everyone around her thinks they know best. Will she ever be able to take back control?

    Director:William Stefan Smith
    Writer:Yolanda Mercy

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Final Countdown" is the best rated episode of "On the Edge". It scored 8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by James Doherty and written by Natalie Burt, it aired on 8/5/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wet Look".