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An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke, arrives into the new and wild landscape of the American West to wreak revenge on the man she sees as responsible for the death of her son.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The English Season 1 Episode 6 - Cherished
    8.3/10(1186 votes)

    #1 - Cherished

    S1:E6

    As Eli and Cornelia reach Powder River, a violent attack on his hayrick forces Trafford to make a difficult decision, and Marshall discovers the truth behind the branding. When Melmont finally returns to Wyoming, the stage is set for a violent confrontation.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  2. The English Season 1 Episode 5 - The Buffalo Gun
    8.1/10(1031 votes)

    #2 - The Buffalo Gun

    S1:E5

    As Eli aims to make penance for his actions 15 years ago, Trafford desperately tries to feed his herd with an immense hayrick, Marshall continues to deal with the fallout of Flynn's death and a fresh attack on Trafford's cattle, and Cornelia has a run-in with the businesswoman Black-Eyed Mog.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  3. The English Season 1 Episode 3 - Vultures on the Line
    7.8/10(1075 votes)

    #3 - Vultures on the Line

    S1:E3

    In Powder River, Wyoming, Sheriff Marshall is investigating the mysterious murder/suicide an ex-cavalry soldier and his homesteader wife. Meanwhile, Eli waits for Cornelia's return on the Clarkes' farm, but discovers a more sinister side to their business.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  4. The English Season 1 Episode 1 - What You Want and What You Need
    7.7/10(1453 votes)

    #4 - What You Want and What You Need

    S1:E1

    Eli Whipp, a retired Pawnee scout out to claim his birthright, meets Cornelia Locke, an Englishwoman hell-bent on revenge. With their paths fated to cross, they decide to travel north together.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  5. The English Season 1 Episode 2 - Path of the Dead
    7.6/10(1188 votes)

    #5 - Path of the Dead

    S1:E2

    In Wyoming, cattle baron Thomas Trafford struggles to maintain his empire when his pregnant cattle are killed. Eli and Cornelia encounter a victim of Captain Clegg’s bushwhackers.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  6. The English Season 1 Episode 4 - The Wounded Wolf
    7.5/10(1078 votes)

    #6 - The Wounded Wolf

    S1:E4

    Fifteen years earlier, on Wyoming's Chalk River in 1875, Thomas Trafford arrives to establish his cattle ranch, along with his accountant and aide, David Melmont. But events take a sour turn when Melmont becomes involved in a horrific crime, which ultimately has an immense impact on the lives of both Eli and Cornelia.

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cherished" is the best rated episode of "The English". It scored 8.3/10 based on 1186 votes. Directed by Hugo Blick and written by Hugo Blick, it aired on 12/15/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Buffalo Gun".