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The Best Episodes of The North Water Season 1

Every episode of The North Water Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The North Water Season 1!

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Henry Drax is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world, who will set sail on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner, a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The North Water Season 1 Episode 1 - Behold the Man
    7.6/10(871 votes)

    #1 - Behold the Man

    S1:E1

    Patrick Sumner, hoping to escape the horrors of his past, finds himself on an ill-fated journey to the arctic that throws him into the path of brutish harpooner Henry Drax.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  2. The North Water Season 1 Episode 2 - We Men Are Wretched Things
    7.9/10(744 votes)

    #2 - We Men Are Wretched Things

    S1:E2

    Sumner's adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered. There's no proof, but Sumner can't escape a feeling that Henry Drax is the true culprit.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  3. The North Water Season 1 Episode 3 - Homo Homini Lupus
    8.1/10(703 votes)

    #3 - Homo Homini Lupus

    S1:E3

    A discovery by Sumner sends Drax into a murderous rage. Cavendish proves crucial in Baxter and Brownlee's plan. An arctic storm rages and threatens the safety of the ship's crew.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  4. The North Water Season 1 Episode 4 - The Devils of the Earth
    8.0/10(680 votes)

    #4 - The Devils of the Earth

    S1:E4

    Drax has a daring opportunity to escape, but must convince Cavendish to help him. Otto's vision coming to life, Sumner hunts a bear, but strays too far into icy oblivion.

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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  5. The North Water Season 1 Episode 5 - To Live Is to Suffer
    7.7/10(630 votes)

    #5 - To Live Is to Suffer

    S1:E5

    After healing in a missionary cabin, Sumner returns to Hull to demand money from Baxter to start a new life. Can he outrun his demons, and has he really seen the last of Henry Drax?

    Director:Andrew Haigh
    Writer:Andrew Haigh

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Behold the Man" is the best rated episode of "The North Water" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 871 votes. Directed by Andrew Haigh and written by Andrew Haigh, it aired on 7/14/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "We Men Are Wretched Things".