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The Ark S1E7 — A Slow Death Is Worse

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The Ark•Season 1•Episode 7

A Slow Death Is Worse

7.6/10 · 545 votesMar 15, 202343 min

Ranked #1 of 12 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

The crew discover they're not alone in space and learn more about where they came from.

Directed byMilan Konjević

Written byJohn-Paul Nickel

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Season 1 Episodes12

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Cast9

Christie Burke

Christie Burke

Lt. Sharon Garnet

Reece Ritchie

Reece Ritchie

Lt. Spencer Lane

Richard Fleeshman

Richard Fleeshman

Lt. James Brice

Stacey Read

Stacey Read

Alicia Nevins

Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams

Angus Medford

Pavle Jerinić

Pavle Jerinić

Lt. Felix Strickland

Shalini Peiris

Shalini Peiris

Dr. Sanjivni Kabir

Christina Wolfe

Christina Wolfe

Cat Brandice

Tiana Upcheva

Tiana Upcheva

Eva Markovic

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J

John-Paul Nickel

Writer

M

Milan Konjević

Director

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Episode Summary

"A Slow Death Is Worse" is episode 7 of The Ark season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 545 votes, ranking #1 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Milan Konjević and written by John-Paul Nickel, it aired on March 15, 2023.

Next: E8 · Every Single Person Matters Best of Season 1