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The Best Episodes of The Mill Season 2

Every episode of The Mill Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Mill Season 2!

Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands...
Genre:Drama
Network:Channel 4

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"A Good Mechanic" is the best rated episode of "The Mill" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/20/2014. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • A Good Mechanic
    7.8/1029 votes

    #1 - A Good Mechanic

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2014

    Four years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.4/1028 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2014

    Esther comes of age and leaves the apprentice house, but not before signing her contract of employment. Esther's new home is a small, dirty cellar in Styal village, but it gives her new freedom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    8.2/1030 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2014

    The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Surprise Visitor
    8.4/1024 votes

    #4 - Surprise Visitor

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2014

    After a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    8.6/1025 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/2014

    With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.6/1027 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/24/2014

    The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A