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The Best Episodes of The Living and the Dead Season 1

Every episode of The Living and the Dead Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Living and the Dead Season 1!

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Somerset 1894. When a pioneering Victorian psychologist brings his vivacious young wife to live on his family's estate, he is confronted by one disturbing case after another. Are these strange events linked

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Living and the Dead Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(342 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    It is Somerset 1894 and after a pioneering Victorian psychologist brings his vivacious young wife to live on his family's estate, he is confronted by one disturbing case after another.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Ashley Pharoah

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  2. The Living and the Dead Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(276 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    After a young boy is disturbed by some terrifying visions, Nathan attempts to do everything he can to protect him. Nathan has been having visions of this own though and he could be on the edge of madness.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Ashley Pharoah

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  3. The Living and the Dead Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.1/10(259 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    The farm and its future are under threat and Nathan and Charlotte attempt to save their crops and expose the dark secrets of a disturbed young man before he can do even more damage.

    Director:Alice Troughton
    Writer:Simon Tyrrell

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  4. The Living and the Dead Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(231 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    When a young woman goes missing, Nathan must race to solve her disappearance.

    Director:Sam Donovan
    Writer:Robert Murphy

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  5. The Living and the Dead Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.2/10(227 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Nathan descends into madness as the village is haunted by ghosts from the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Living and the Dead Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(211 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The harder Charlotte tries to save Nathan the further he pushes her away.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Living and the Dead" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 342 votes. Directed by Alice Troughton and written by Ashley Pharoah, it aired on 6/28/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".