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The Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

Every episode of Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland!

Binge this in 5h 25m•Peaking at 8.8/10

Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland Season 1 Episode 3 - So Many Broken Hearts
    8.8/10(72 votes)

    #1 - So Many Broken Hearts

    S1:E3

    The impact of the hunger strikes is seen through the eyes of three women. Tit-for-tat killings, car bombs, and assassinations are now part of everyday life in Northern Ireland.

    Directors:Sian Mcilwaine, James Bluemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland Season 1 Episode 2 - Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?
    8.6/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?

    S1:E2

    A deeply segregated society emerges as the violence escalates, the British Army beds down and paramilitary groups police many working-class areas.

    Directors:Sian Mcilwaine, James Bluemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland Season 1 Episode 4 - Loose Talk Costs Lives
    8.5/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Loose Talk Costs Lives

    S1:E4

    Tensions rise as the police and army infiltrate paramilitary organisations to gain intelligence. No one can be trusted as fear and suspicion run rife.

    Directors:Sian Mcilwaine, James Bluemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland Season 1 Episode 5 - Who Wants to Live Like That?
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #4 - Who Wants to Live Like That?

    S1:E5

    There have been many false dawns in the conflict, but finally the desire for change propels the possibility of peace for the next generation.

    Directors:Sian Mcilwaine, James Bluemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland Season 1 Episode 1 - It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore
    8.3/10(88 votes)

    #5 - It Wasn't Like a Movie Anymore

    S1:E1

    A time of relative peace in Northern Ireland escalates to full-blown conflict. When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed.

    Directors:Sian Mcilwaine, James Bluemel
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"So Many Broken Hearts" is the best rated episode of "Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland". It scored 8.8/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Sian Mcilwaine, James Bluemel and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/5/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Do Paramilitaries Lie Awake at Night?".