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The Best Episodes of To Play the King

Every episode of To Play the King ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of To Play the King!

Best episode
S1E4 Part 4
8.97 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 Part 2
8.28 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.6avg
Binge time
3h 44m
4 episodes

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    To Play the King Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 4
    8.9/10(7 votes)
    S1:E4

    Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. To Play the King Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3
    8.7/10(7 votes)
    S1:E3

    The antagonism between the caring king and his callous PM, Francis Urquhart, develops into full confrontation, as Urquhart accuses the king of trying to organise a bloodless coup against the government.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. To Play the King Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1
    8.5/10(8 votes)
    S1:E1

    Having won the leadership of his party through foul and devious scheming, the ruthless Francis Urquhart is newly installed as Prime Minister. But he is uneasy at the memory of Mattie, the young journalist he murdered on the way to the top, and facing criticism from a caring and honourable new monarch who’s appalled by his unfeeling, materialistic policies. However, Urquhart has lost none of his relish for the fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. To Play the King Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
    8.2/10(8 votes)
    S1:E2

    Prime Minister Francis Urquhart is troubled with past deeds, and faced with a king insistent that politicians should have the interests of the populace more at heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part 4" is the best rated episode of To Play the King. It scored 8.9/10 from 7 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on December 12, 1993. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 3".

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