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The Best Episodes of The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1

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

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This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 1 - Dancing with the Devil
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Dancing with the Devil

    S1:E1

    Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  2. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Roads
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Two Roads

    S1:E2

    Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  3. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 3 - The Test
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #3 - The Test

    S1:E3

    Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  4. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 4 - Peaks and Valleys
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Peaks and Valleys

    S1:E4

    Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  5. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 5 - The Price of Dreams
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The Price of Dreams

    S1:E5

    Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  6. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 6 - The Hunted
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Hunted

    S1:E6

    The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  7. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 7 - You'll Be Gipsy
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - You'll Be Gipsy

    S1:E7

    Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  8. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 8 - The Moment of Truth
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #8 - The Moment of Truth

    S1:E8

    Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  9. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 9 - Bring Jimmy Alves
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Bring Jimmy Alves

    S1:E9

    Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  10. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 10 - Let Us Die with Our Boots On
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Let Us Die with Our Boots On

    S1:E10

    Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  11. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 11 - June 14
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #11 - June 14

    S1:E11

    Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  12. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 12 - Make It Look Like an Accident
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Make It Look Like an Accident

    S1:E12

    Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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  13. The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1 Episode 13 - Kill or Be Killed
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Kill or Be Killed

    S1:E13

    Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.

    Directors:Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París
    Writers:Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Dancing with the Devil" is the best rated episode of "The Cry of the Butterflies" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Leandro Ipiña, Mariano Hueter, Inés París and written by Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, Gabriel Nicoli, it aired on 3/8/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Two Roads".