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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!

The Best Episodes of The Cry of the Butterflies Season 1

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...

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  1. 8.9/10(10 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. 8.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Bring Jimmy Alves

    S1:E9

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

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  3. 8.8/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Kill or Be Killed

    S1:E13

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

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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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.

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  8. 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.

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  9. 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.

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  10. 8.6/10(8 votes)

    #9 - June 14

    S1:E11

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

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  11. 8.6/10(8 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. 8.4/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Two Roads

    S1:E2

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

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  13. 8.2/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The Test

    S1:E3

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

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  14. 8.1/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Dancing with the Devil

    S1:E1

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Let Us Die with Our Boots On" is the best rated episode of "The Cry of the Butterflies" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Mariano Hueter, Leandro Ipiña, Inés París and written by Gabriel Nicoli, Juan Carballo, Pablo E. Bossi, it aired on 3/8/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bring Jimmy Alves".