6.7/10318 votes#1 - Into the Lion's Den
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/11/2020
Raquel prepares to start her new job as a literature teacher at a high school grappling with intense drama and tragedy.
Director: Carlos Montero
Writer: Carlos Montero
6.9/10267 votes#2 - They Know
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2020
After her privacy is violated and being threatened, Raquel attempts to command respect from her students. Roi opens up to Viruca in his essays.
Director: Carlos Montero
Writer: Carlos Montero
6.8/10248 votes#3 - Count to Three
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/2020
A guilt-ridden Raquel must decide how to respond to the blackmail involving her upcoming exam. Iago starts to get to know Viruca outside of class.
Director: Sílvia Quer
Writer: Javier Holgado
6.7/10234 votes#4 - Downward Spiral
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/2020
Desperate to learn more about Viruca, Raquel dives deeper into the late teacher's life. In the past, Iago is devastated by a realization.
Director: Sílvia Quer
Writer: Carlos Montero
6.9/10227 votes#5 - The Secret Place
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/11/2020
Raquel's fear of her students increases and she voices her concerns to Germán. Viruca struggles with how to resolve her parents' financial situation.
Director: Sílvia Quer
Writer: Javier Holgado
6.7/10231 votes#6 - Your Dark Side
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2020
Raquel continues to unravel a dangerous web of lies as she tries to determine whether she can trust even those closest to her.
Director: Roger Gual
Writer: Andrés Seara, Carlos Montero
7.0/10228 votes#7 - The Third Victim
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2020
Roi decides to do some investigating of his own. Raquel starts turning to an unlikely source for comfort. Iago continues to seek attention from Viruca.
Director: Roger Gual
Writer: Javier Holgado
7.2/10310 votes#8 - The Mess You Leave Behind
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/11/2020
As Raquel gets closer to discovering the truth about Viruca's death, she puts herself in grave danger. Iago makes a torturous decision.
Director: Roger Gual
Writer: Carlos Montero
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Genres:DramaMystery
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Into the Lion's Den" is the best rated episode of "The Mess You Leave Behind" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 318 votes. Directed by Carlos Montero and written by Carlos Montero, it aired on 12/11/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "They Know".