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The Best Episodes of Ripper Street Season 5

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The Best Episodes of Ripper Street Season 5

A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H...

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  1. 8.7/10(264 votes)

    #1 - A Last Good Act

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    With Reid locked in the cells it seems that all hope is lost, but is there time for one last roll of the dice?

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    Director:Ashley Way
    Writer:Richard Warlow
  2. 8.4/10(254 votes)

    #2 - The Dreaming Dead

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    Thatcher discovers a fresh lead of a double murder committed by Nathaniel, giving Reid cause for hope.

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    Director:Nick Rowland
    Writers:Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay
  3. 8.2/10(283 votes)

    #3 - All The Glittering Blades

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    The serial killer - Nathaniel Dove - is hid in the Hackney Marshes, but how long can he stay out of trouble?

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    Director:Nick Rowland
    Writers:Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay
  4. 8.0/10(272 votes)

    #4 - Closed Casket

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    Reid - on the run from the police - must find a way to bring down Assistant Commissioner Augustus Dove.

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    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Richard Warlow
  5. 8.0/10(246 votes)

    #5 - A Brittle Thread

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    Reid and Dove engage the press in their battle for the hearts and minds of the people of Whitechapel.

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    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Richard Warlow
  6. 7.4/10(347 votes)

    #6 - Occurrence Reports

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    Reid must finally bring Augustus Dove to justice, but also find his peace in Whitechapel.

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    Director:Ashley Way
    Writers:Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Last Good Act" is the best rated episode of "Ripper Street" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 264 votes. Directed by Ashley Way and written by Richard Warlow, it aired on 10/12/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Dreaming Dead".