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The Worst Episodes of The Gardener

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Elmer's mother used his lack of feelings to turn him into a hitman. But when he falls for his next victim, their cover as calm local gardeners wavers.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Gardener Season 1 Episode 6 - Pruning Calendar
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Pruning Calendar

    S1:E6

    Violeta and Elmer both face the reality of their situation. China offers her son a way out — but can he trust her to hide the evidence from the police?

    Director:Rafa Montesinos
    Writer:Miguel Sáez Carral

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  2. The Gardener Season 1 Episode 4 - Pest Control
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Pest Control

    S1:E4

    Torres and Carrera visit a professor who may be able to help them. Mother and son grow distant as Elmer tries to convince Violeta to spend time together.

    Director:Rafa Montesinos
    Writer:Miguel Sáez Carral

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  3. The Gardener Season 1 Episode 5 - Decomposition Island
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Decomposition Island

    S1:E5

    Elmer considers resuming his assignment after an argument with Violeta. Torres and Carrera scope out a possible location of their prime suspect.

    Director:Rafa Montesinos
    Writer:Isa Sánchez

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  4. The Gardener Season 1 Episode 1 - Atlantic Landscape
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Atlantic Landscape

    S1:E1

    Elmer, an assassin posing as a gardener, is tasked with killing Violeta, a seemingly troubled young woman. The police catch wind of a suspected murder.

    Director:Mikel Rueda
    Writer:Miguel Sáez Carral

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  5. The Gardener Season 1 Episode 2 - Seed Germination
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Seed Germination

    S1:E2

    As Violeta and Elmer grow closer, he lands a new victim. News about his health and newfound feelings lead him to consider defying his mother's orders.

    Director:Mikel Rueda
    Writer:Miguel Sáez Carral

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  6. The Gardener Season 1 Episode 3 - Organic Substrate
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Organic Substrate

    S1:E3

    China debates finishing Elmer's job for him. The search for a missing person sparks questions about Violeta's past and her latest partner.

    Director:Mikel Rueda
    Writer:Isa Sánchez

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pruning Calendar" is the worst rated episode of "The Gardener". It scored 7/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Rafa Montesinos and written by Miguel Sáez Carral, it aired on 4/11/2025. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pest Control".