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Amongst the vibrant international community of the eponymous Spanish island, a British and a German detective with very different approaches to policing have a clash of personalities. Despite - or perhaps because of - their

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 2 - Clandestino
    2.4/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Clandestino

    S3:E2

    When a member of Mallorcan aristocracy is killed at a high-profile charity function, all suspicions fall on the "manteros" - the immigrant street-peddlers selling items all over the city. Is this a true case of class warfare or of the wrongfully accused?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mallorca Files Season 2 Episode 6 - The Outlaw Jose Rey
    4.7/10(4 votes)

    #2 - The Outlaw Jose Rey

    S2:E6

    Max and Miranda go on a wild west adventure to the horse riding world of Rancho del Ray to investigate a credit card scam, only to discover a tragic history that leads to murder.

    Director:Christiana Ebohon-Green
    Writer:Liz Lake

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  3. The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 7 - Madre
    4.8/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Madre

    S3:E7

    Miranda is forced to finally take some time off, but when a body appears near a mysterious women-only island retreat, Miranda can't help but meddle in Max's investigation by checking into the resort herself. Miranda’s investigations take her close to the truth, but has she put herself in mortal danger?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 1 - Honour Amongst Thieves
    5.2/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Honour Amongst Thieves

    S1:E1

    British police officer DC Miranda Blake is reluctantly paired with wise-cracking German detective Max Winter to investigate a criminal gang based in Mallorca.

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writer:Dan Sefton

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  5. The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 6 - A Girls Best Friend
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - A Girls Best Friend

    S3:E6

    Miranda and Max are punished for a longstanding smuggling bust going south by being sent undercover in a holiday resort to investigate a series of thefts from guests’ rooms. While Max is happy for the getaway, Miranda is offended by assignment. Can they survive the job long enough to discover the bigger mystery right under their noses?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 8 - The Enemy Within
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - The Enemy Within

    S3:E8

    Whilst investigating the disappearance of a local journalist, Max and Miranda uncover a high-profile assassination plot at an upcoming summit being held on the island. After a devastating event leaves a guilty Max & Miranda sidelined and at odds with one another, the duo will need to put their differences aside in order to save the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mallorca Files Season 2 Episode 1 - The Maestro
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - The Maestro

    S2:E1

    The team investigate the death of Jose Canasta, an opera singer who turns out to be an abusive man.

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writer:Dan Sefton

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  8. The Mallorca Files Season 2 Episode 2 - Son of a Pig
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Son of a Pig

    S2:E2

    While investigating a missing persons case, Max and Miranda learn of a series of historical murders that link a mass grave, an unknown body and a washed-up private detective.

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writer:Damian Wayling

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  9. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 8 - Death in the Morning
    5.6/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Death in the Morning

    S1:E8

    The brutal murder of a famous British author and anti-bullfighting campaigner brings Max and Miranda to Cazador in the wild interior of Mallorca.

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writer:Rachael New

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  10. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 6 - To Kill a Stag
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #10 - To Kill a Stag

    S1:E6

    When a groom-to-be is found dead in the swimming pool of a luxury villa, Miranda and Max believe it's the work of a prostitute who stuns her clients and then robs them.

    Director:Rob Evans
    Writer:Sarah-Louise Hawkins

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  11. The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 5 - The Great Escape
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - The Great Escape

    S3:E5

    When a criminal makes an audacious escape from prison, Max and Miranda are forced to team up with a mainland cop from Barcelona in order to find him before a vengeful gangster does first. Can the team track down the fugitive in time, or will their new third wheel thwart the investigation?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 4 - Number One Fan
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Number One Fan

    S1:E4

    When a supermodel goes missing, Max and Miranda sashay into the world of fashion and design to try to discover how someone can vanish from a moving train.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Rachael New

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  13. The Mallorca Files Season 2 Episode 3 - A Dish Served Cold
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - A Dish Served Cold

    S2:E3

    Max and Miranda embark on a culinary journey through gastronomic Mallorca to uncover the murderer of the famous food critic Oliver Barker.

    Director:Craig Pickles
    Writer:Sarah-Louise Hawkins

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  14. The Mallorca Files Season 2 Episode 5 - The Blue Feather
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Blue Feather

    S2:E5

    Max and Miranda are sent to a remote part of the island to search for a missing diabetic British birdwatcher. What they end up finding is an international smuggling ring.

    Director:Christiana Ebohon-Green
    Writer:Tim Whitnall

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  15. The Mallorca Files Season 2 Episode 4 - The Beautiful Game
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Beautiful Game

    S2:E4

    While protecting a famous Real Mallorca footballer from death threats, Max and Miranda uncover dodgy deals and illicit love affairs in the world of top-flight football.

    Director:Craig Pickles
    Writer:Dan Muirden

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  16. The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 4 - Water Water
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Water Water

    S3:E4

    Max and Miranda investigate an arson case in the Mallorcan countryside that has become the unlikely center of a volatile election. When a body is discovered, our detectives must sort through the murky dealings of politicians, businessmen, and eco-activists to solve what lies at the heart of the crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 5 - Sour Grapes
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Sour Grapes

    S1:E5

    Miranda and Max head out into wine country to investigate the killing of a dog at one of Mallorca's most famous vineyards. It transpires that the shooting is just one of an increasingly dramatic series of threats faced by property owner Hans Webber.

    Director:Gordon Anderson
    Writer:Dan Muirden

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  18. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 7 - Friend Henry
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Friend Henry

    S1:E7

    Miranda and Max investigate the death of a world-famous DJ after he plays at Mallorca's most popular nightclub, leading the detectives to investigate a sophisticated drug network.

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writers:Alex McBride, Dan Sefton

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  19. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 9 - Mallorca's Most Wanted
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Mallorca's Most Wanted

    S1:E9

    An apprehended drug dealer tips off Miranda and Max that a fugitive on Mallorca's most wanted list is back on the island to visit his dying father.

    Director:Rob Evans
    Writer:Sarah-Louise Hawkins

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  20. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 10 - Ex Factor
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Ex Factor

    S1:E10

    As Max and Miranda investigate some thefts at the home of a legendary music producer turned reality TV star, the pair find themselves the stars of a deadly show.

    Director:Bryn Higgins
    Writer:Dan Sefton

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  21. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 2 - King of the Mountains
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - King of the Mountains

    S1:E2

    When top Mallorcan cyclist Esteban Domenech disappears during a routine training session, Miranda and Max take advantage of Ines's absence to investigate.

    Director:Charles Palmer
    Writer:Dan Muirden

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  22. The Mallorca Files Season 1 Episode 3 - The Oligarch's Icon
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - The Oligarch's Icon

    S1:E3

    When the famous icon of St Nicholas is stolen by a masked assailant in front of a shocked crowd, Miranda and Max enter the world of Russian oligarchs.

    Director:Gordon Anderson
    Writer:Alex McBride

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  23. The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 3 - The Spanish Prisoner
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #23 - The Spanish Prisoner

    S3:E3

    Max and Miranda go undercover as a married couple, living the life of luxury, to try and capture one of Europe's most prolific conmen. Can they stop him or will their attempt at "married" life get in the way?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Mallorca Files Season 3 Episode 1 - All That Glisters
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #24 - All That Glisters

    S3:E1

    When the inventor of an island-wide treasure hunt is kidnapped, it’s a race against time for Max and Miranda to solve the puzzle first in order to save his life. Can Max and Miranda work together to find all the clues, or will their personal lives get in the way?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Clandestino" is the worst rated episode of "The Mallorca Files". It scored 2.4/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/8/2024. This episode scored 2.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Outlaw Jose Rey".