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The Worst Episodes of Children of the Sun

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The Worst Episodes of Children of the Sun

This three-part series illuminates the rise and fall of the ancient American empires of Maya, Inca and Aztecs. These high cultures brought about astonishing civilizational...
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #1 - The Inca

    S1:E2

    The Incas appear out of nowhere and within a few decades their empire develops into the largest empire in the world at that time. Until today the Inca are surrounded by an aura of mystery. How could their meteoric rise take place in such a short time? And how did a handful of Spaniards succeed in bringing down the empire?

    Director:Gabriele Wengler
    Writers:Sandra Papadopoulos, Gabriele Wengler

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    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #2 - The Maya

    S1:E1

    More than 2000 years ago the Maya built gigantic cities in the middle of the jungle of Central America. They were brilliant inventors and set standards in writing, mathematics and astronomy. Their calendar is still considered a mathematical masterpiece today. But why did the Maya suddenly go down? "Children of the Sun - The Maya" tells the story of this unique advanced civilization.

    Directors:Anja Reiß, Carsten Oblaender
    Writers:Anne Holländer, Carsten Oblaender

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    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #3 - The Aztecs

    S1:E3

    The Aztecs: Within a very short time they created a huge empire, whose metropolis was a perfectly organized floating garden city on the Mexican plateau. At its head were kings who even sacrificed humans to the gods. Children of the Sun - the Aztecs tells the true story of the rapid rise and tragic end of a unique people.

    Directors:Anja Reiß, Carsten Oblaender
    Writers:Anne Holländer, Carsten Oblaender

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Inca" is the worst rated episode of "Children of the Sun". It scored 7.1/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Gabriele Wengler and written by Sandra Papadopoulos, Gabriele Wengler, it aired on 9/6/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Maya".