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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!

Drama anthology championing new film-making talent that serves up a raw slice of real life in modern Britain.
Genre:Drama
Network:Channel 4

Best Episodes Summary

"Letting Go" is the best rated episode of "On the Edge". It scored 8.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Mitch Kalisa and written by Beru Tessema, it aired on 8/5/2024. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wet Look".

  • Letting Go
    8.5/106 votes
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    #1 - Letting Go

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2024

    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

  • Wet Look
    8.1/108 votes
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    #2 - Wet Look

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2024

    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

  • Mincemeat
    7.6/105 votes
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    #3 - Mincemeat

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2021

    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

  • Through the Gates
    7.2/1025 votes
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    #4 - Through the Gates

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2018

    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

  • A Mother's Love
    6.5/1028 votes
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    #5 - A Mother's Love

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/14/2018

    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

  • That Girl
    6.3/1023 votes
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    #6 - That Girl

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2018

    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

  • BBW
    NaN/100 votes
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    #7 - BBW

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2020

    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

  • For You
    NaN/100 votes
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    #8 - For You

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2020

    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

  • Adulting
    NaN/100 votes
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    #9 - Adulting

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/16/2020

    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

  • Superdad
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    #10 - Superdad

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2021

    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

  • Cradled
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    #11 - Cradled

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2021

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

    Director: Chloë Wicks

    Writer: Nessah Muthy

  • The Final Countdown
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - The Final Countdown

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/5/2024

    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