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The Terror S1E6 — A Mercy

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The Terror•Season 1•Episode 6

A Mercy

8.2/10 · 3,033 votesApr 23, 201845 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 1•matches the season avg

With the end of their provisions in sight, officers contemplate a tough, risky strategy while struggling to raise the men's worsening spirits.

Directed bySergio Mimica-Gezzan

Written byVinnie Wilhelm

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Season 1 Episodes10

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Cast11

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Captain Francis Crozier

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Sir John Franklin

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Captain James Fitzjames

Paul Ready

Paul Ready

Doctor Henry Goodsir

Adam Nagaitis

Adam Nagaitis

Cornelius Hickey

Nive Nielsen

Nive Nielsen

Lady Silence / Silna

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Thomas Blanky

Matthew McNulty

Matthew McNulty

LT. Edward Little

Jack Colgrave Hirst

Jack Colgrave Hirst

Thomas Hartnell

Alistair Petrie

Alistair Petrie

Doctor Stanley

Liam Garrigan

Liam Garrigan

Thomas Jopson

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Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

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Vinnie Wilhelm

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Episode Summary

"A Mercy" is episode 6 of The Terror season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 3,033 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan and written by Vinnie Wilhelm, it aired on April 23, 2018.

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