The Man in the High Castle backdrop
Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama

The Best Episodes of The Man in the High Castle Season 2

Every episode of The Man in the High Castle Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Man in the High Castle Season 2!

Binge this in 9h 26m•Peaking at 9.2/10

Explore what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Based on Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel.

Airs on
Prime Video
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons4

All1234

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 10 - Fallout
    9.2/10(3683 votes)

    S2:E10

    Tagomi enlists Kido in a deception to save Japan from destruction. As Smith's life crumbles around him, he makes a dangerously bold play to hold onto his power. Joe tries to do the right thing but suffers the ultimate betrayal. Juliana must make a heart-wrenching choice that will shape the future of the world.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Erik Oleson

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 9 - Detonation
    8.8/10(2665 votes)

    S2:E9

    Tagomi faces a dilemma: to stay with his family or return to the world he left behind. Desperate to escape the Reich, Juliana strikes a final, dangerous deal with the Resistance. When Ed reveals a secret that puts the Resistance plan in jeopardy, Frank must decide how to deal with his best friend's betrayal.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Wesley Strick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 8 - Loose Lips
    8.5/10(2419 votes)

    S2:E8

    Juliana gathers intel for the Resistance that could trigger WWIII. When the political situation in Berlin becomes unsafe, Joe must make a choice that could put his life in danger. Frank learns the truth about Juliana, leading him to question his newfound Resistance family.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Rick Cleveland

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 3 - Travelers
    8.1/10(2350 votes)

    S2:E3

    Fighting to acclimatize to the strange new world of Nazi New York, Juliana seeks out the one person she thinks she can trust: Joe Blake. Angry and defiant after Juliana's departure, Frank is drawn to the Resistance movement and its charismatic leader. Joe confronts his own identity when he finally meets his father.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Erik Oleson

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 7 - Land O' Smiles
    8.0/10(2219 votes)

    S2:E7

    As Juliana worms closer to the Smiths, she discovers a dangerous secret. Childan and Ed get themselves in a sticky situation as they try to settle the Yakuza debt. On a Resistance mission, Frank uncovers a Japanese plan that could realize his worst nightmare.

    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Rob Williams

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 1 - The Tiger's Cave
    7.9/10(2579 votes)

    S2:E1

    When Julianna allows Joe to flee from the hands of the Resistance, she is questioned on her loyalty, Obergruppenführer John Smith returns with news on the event that almost led to his death and Trade Minister Tagomi is overwhelmed by the vision of life if the Nazis had failed to win World War 2.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Frank Spotnitz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of The Man in the High Castle

    READ
  7. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 2 - The Road Less Traveled
    7.9/10(2391 votes)

    S2:E2

    After narrowly escaping death, Juliana discovers a family secret that could have global implications - and leads her to make a life-changing decision. Kido, Tagomi, and Frank all take dangerous risks, while back in New York, Joe settles into a normal routine, only to have it turned upside down when Smith gives him the opportunity he's waited for his whole life.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Rob Williams

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 5 - Duck and Cover
    7.9/10(2228 votes)

    S2:E5

    Joe learns a truth about his past that makes him question everything. The rift between Frank and Ed widens as Frank is drawn further into the Resistance. In order to assure her safety, Juliana must betray someone close to her.

    Director:John Fawcett
    Writers:Rick Cleveland, Erik Oleson

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 4 - Escalation
    7.7/10(2241 votes)

    S2:E4

    Juliana discovers she's far from safe from the Resistance in the Reich. Smith confronts the reality of the lengths he's willing to go to in order to protect his son. And another father - Joe's - tries to persuade him to give Berlin a chance. Frank also has a decision to make: how far is he prepared to go to help the Resistance cause?

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Wesley Strick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. The Man in the High Castle Season 2 Episode 6 - Kintsugi
    7.6/10(2220 votes)

    S2:E6

    Nicole introduces Joe to an unexpected side of Berlin, that leads him down a new path. On her new mission, Juliana inserts herself into the Smith's inner circle. Tagomi is finally reunited with his family, only to be faced with the prospect of losing them again.

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Francesca Gardiner

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Fallout" is the best rated episode of "The Man in the High Castle" season 2. It scored 9.2/10 based on 3683 votes. Directed by Daniel Percival and written by Erik Oleson, it aired on 12/16/2016. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Detonation".