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The Best Episodes of Sandokan

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

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Sandokan is a Malaysian pirate who, along with his friend Yanez and their crew, attacks the British forces from his island of Mompracem. During his adventures, he falls in love with Lady Marianna Guillonk, an

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sandokan Season 1 Episode 8 - The Cost of Victory
    8.4/10(234 votes)

    #1 - The Cost of Victory

    S1:E8

    Amid betrayals and unexpected alliances, Brooke plots to seize power and conquer Marianna. Sandokan and Yanez, meanwhile, prepare for the decisive battle for freedom, an epic clash that will forever mark the birth of the legend of the Tiger of Malaysia.

    Director:Jan Maria Michelini
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Aldo L'Erario

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  2. Sandokan Season 1 Episode 7 - Death of a Pirate
    8.3/10(222 votes)

    #2 - Death of a Pirate

    S1:E7

    Sandokan faces the Sultan in a decisive duel, while Marianna confronts her father and must choose whether to trust Brooke. When she discovers that Sandokan is in danger, her heart wavers. Yanez is also called upon to make a choice that will change his destiny forever.

    Director:Jan Maria Michelini
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Aldo L'Erario

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  3. Sandokan Season 1 Episode 4 - Singapore
    8.0/10(297 votes)

    #3 - Singapore

    S1:E4

    Sandokan and his crew find refuge in Singapore. Brooke and Murray are hot on their trail. During the Lunar New Year, Marianne discovers more human Sandokan connected to his roots. Tensions reach boiling point and the Sultan intervenes.

    Director:Nicola Abbatangelo
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Federico Gnesini

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  4. Sandokan Season 1 Episode 6 - In the Dark
    7.8/10(254 votes)

    #4 - In the Dark

    S1:E6

    In the jungle, the village chief helps Sandokan rediscover his past, while the Sultan's troops and Brooke close in. A shocking revelation threatens his friendship with Yanez and his love for Marianne, while Brooke decides to act alone.

    Director:Jan Maria Michelini
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Giacomo Bisanti

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  5. Sandokan Season 1 Episode 5 - The Heart of the Jungle
    7.7/10(247 votes)

    #5 - The Heart of the Jungle

    S1:E5

    While Brooke attempts to regain the consul's trust, Sandokan and Marianne reach a Dayak village deep in the Sarawak jungle. There, Sandokan faces a severe test that forces him to confront his true identity, long buried.

    Director:Nicola Abbatangelo
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Giacomo Bisanti

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  6. Sandokan Season 1 Episode 2 - The Pearl of Labuan
    7.6/10(344 votes)

    #6 - The Pearl of Labuan

    S1:E2

    Marianne is celebrating her twenty-first birthday. Sandokan and Brooke are invited to the ball. Tension builds between the three, but Sandokan must first free Yanez and his crew, imprisoned in the dungeons, and try not to blow his cover.

    Director:Jan Maria Michelini
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Aldo L'Erario

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  7. Sandokan Season 1 Episode 3 - Hostage
    7.6/10(296 votes)

    #7 - Hostage

    S1:E3

    Sandokan sets his sights on the Sultan's antimony mines. Brooke and Murray are hunting him. Marianne, shocked by the events, finally opens her eyes to the atrocities committed by the English in the colonies, and her worldview changes.

    Director:Jan Maria Michelini
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Federico Gnesini

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  8. Sandokan Season 1 Episode 1 - The Malaysian Tiger
    7.2/10(359 votes)

    #8 - The Malaysian Tiger

    S1:E1

    Sandokan and his crew board a ship and free a captive, who is convinced the pirate is the warrior from an old prophecy. Landing in Labuan in disguise, Sandokan meets Marianne, the consul's daughter and clashes with Brooke, a pirate hunter.

    Director:Jan Maria Michelini
    Writers:Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Aldo L'Erario

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Cost of Victory" is the best rated episode of "Sandokan". It scored 8.4/10 based on 234 votes. Directed by Jan Maria Michelini and written by Claudio F. Benedetti, Luca Bernabei, Aldo L'Erario, it aired on 12/16/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Death of a Pirate".