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The Best Episodes of The City and the City Season 1

Every episode of The City and the City Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The City and the City Season 1!

When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers evidence that the murdered girl came from Ul Qoma, a city that shares a dangerous and volatile relationship with Besźel, and this case will challenge everything Borlú holds dear.

Genres:DramaSci-Fi & FantasyCrime
Network:BBC Two

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The City and the City" season 1 is "Besźel", rated 7.1/10 from 170 user votes. It was directed by Tom Shankland and written by Tony Grisoni. "Besźel" aired on 4/6/2018 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Ul Qoma".

  • Besźel
    7.1/10 170 votes

    #1 - Besźel

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2018

    When the body of a woman is found in Bulkya Docks, an area that sits on the border between Beszel and Ul Qoma, Inspector Tyador Borlú notices similarities with an old case that has always haunted him.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Tony Grisoni

  • Ul Qoma
    7.5/10 111 votes

    #2 - Ul Qoma

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2018

    After trying to cross into Ul Qoma Mr Geary is seized by Breach and deported back to America. Borlú thinks the nationalist True Citizen's are linked to Mahalia's death. The case is handed over to the Ul Qoma Militsya.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Orciny
    7.3/10 101 votes

    #3 - Orciny

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2018

    After breaking the terms of his agreement with Dhatt, Borlú is interrogated and put under surveillance. Back in Beszel, Corwi discovers a secret about Mayor Syedr. Borlú and Dhatt come face to face with Bowden.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breach
    6.8/10 101 votes

    #4 - Breach

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2018

    Borlú has breached, now he is under Breach control and they want to know all that he knows about the third city - Orciny and to find the true link between Mahalia, Bowden and Katrynia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A