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Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 1 Episode 1 - A World Without God
    7.3/10(756 votes)

    #1 - A World Without God

    S1:E1

    The police apprehend a gang of opium smugglers on the banks of the Thames, but as he stands at the water's edge, Inspector John Marlott makes a shocking discovery. The body of a dead child is washed up on the shore, but further examination of the corpse reveals a grotesque state of mutilation. Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel orders Marlott to lead the investigation, while details of the investigation must remain confidential.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 1 Episode 2 - Seeing Things
    7.4/10(592 votes)

    #2 - Seeing Things

    S1:E2

    After his discovery on the banks of the Thames, Inspector Marlott visits the house of artist and printmaker William Blake, who is on his deathbed. Later, Marlott confers with Nightingale, a local policeman who has been keeping watch on The Fortune of War, a public house where body snatchers are known to gather. The pair create a plan to capture a person of interest who may be able to aid them with their investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 2 Episode 1 - Prodigal Son
    7.4/10(409 votes)

    #3 - Prodigal Son

    S2:E1

    London 1830. John Marlott escapes the Bethlem Hospital seeking his revenge on Lord Daniel Hervey. The hunter soon becomes the hunted.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 1 Episode 3 - All the Lost Children
    7.6/10(554 votes)

    #4 - All the Lost Children

    S1:E3

    Having escaped the clutches of Billy Oates, Flora throws herself on Marlott's mercy. Believing her to be a key witness to Alice's disappearance, he brings her to his lodgings for safety. As the investigation continues, Marlott travels to Kentish Town to interrogate Mary Shelley. The connectionbetween her monster and the child corpse cannot be a mere coincidence…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 2 Episode 2 - Not John Marlott
    7.6/10(358 votes)

    #5 - Not John Marlott

    S2:E2

    John Marlott adopts a new identity and gains employment. He believes someone is lying about the recent murders of local clergymen and he is determined to uncover the truth in his search for justice.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 1 Episode 4 - The Fortunes of War
    7.7/10(529 votes)

    #6 - The Fortunes of War

    S1:E4

    Marlott takes a terrified Pritty on their assignation to meet the men who kill for money – they find themselves in the tunnels under Smithfield market, which run from the Fortune of War pub to St Bart's Hospital. Flora has returned to Marlott's lodgings, but now she is back Marlott intends to use her as bait for the murderous gang, much against Nightingale's wishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 2 Episode 6 - Bride of Frankenstein
    7.7/10(337 votes)

    #7 - Bride of Frankenstein

    S2:E6

    As the police close in John Marlott needs to rescue Esther from Hervey and Dipple, and resurrect both his own and her fortunes in an epic season finale.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 1 Episode 5 - The Frankenstein Murders
    7.8/10(526 votes)

    #8 - The Frankenstein Murders

    S1:E5

    Boz publishes a newspaper article about the murders which causes a public outcry and infuriates Peel on the eve of the Anatomy Act. Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, follows her own line of enquiry into the medical practice of Sir William Chester, uncovering secrets from the past. Marlott decides to go back to Greenwich where it all began - is there something he is missing?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 2 Episode 3 - Seeing the Dead
    7.8/10(344 votes)

    #9 - Seeing the Dead

    S2:E3

    Marlott is convinced that Billy Oates and the origin of the fever killing local families will lead him to Lord Daniel Hervey.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 2 Episode 5 - The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
    7.8/10(322 votes)

    #10 - The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

    S2:E5

    Marlott's new intelligence brings him closer to a solution and leads him to an apparently deserted tower. However, there are darker and colder dangers inside.

    Director:Alex Gabassi

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  12. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 2 Episode 4 - Little Boy Lost
    7.9/10(341 votes)

    #11 - Little Boy Lost

    S2:E4

    An unexpected encounter with the mysterious Frederick Dipple suggests that Marlott needs to protect his allies, who he realizes are increasingly in danger.

    Director:Alex Gabassi
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Frankenstein Chronicles Season 1 Episode 6 - Lost and Found
    8.0/10(573 votes)

    #12 - Lost and Found

    S1:E6

    Marlott finally pieces together the movements at the hospital, but the number of suspects continue to plague his mind. Robert Peel meets with William Chester. Marlott gets authorization to use a pistol.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A World Without God" is the worst rated episode of "The Frankenstein Chronicles". It scored 7.3/10 based on 756 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Seeing Things".