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The Best Episodes of Zen

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

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Zen is a British television mini series produced by Left Bank Pictures for the BBC, co-produced with WGBH Boston for its Masterpiece anthology series, Mediaset and ZDF. It stars Rufus Sewell and Caterina Murino and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Zen Season 1 Episode 3 - Ratking
    7.9/10(311 votes)

    S1:E3

    After industrialist and political party funder Ruggerio Miletti is kidnapped, the Ministry turn to Aurelio Zen, to get him back alive at any cost.

    Director:Jon Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Zen Season 1 Episode 2 - Cabal
    7.7/10(334 votes)

    S1:E2

    The death of a famous aristocrat, Umberto Ruspanti, leads Detective Zen into the shadowy world of The Cabal - an organisation more powerful and secret than the Mafia. The Ministry want a quick verdict of suicide, but Zen's not so sure. Meanwhile, things are looking up with Tania.

    Director:Christopher Menaul
    Writer:Simon Burke

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  3. Zen Season 1 Episode 1 - Vendetta
    7.6/10(413 votes)

    S1:E1

    Detective Zen is sent to a remote village to re-investigate a murder, which may spark a political scandal. Zen is under pressure from the politicians and the Chief of Police, but he would rather be spending time with Tania, the Chief's beautiful assistant. Meanwhile, a gangster is after Zen, seeking revenge.

    Director:John Alexander
    Writer:Simon Burke

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ratking" is the best rated episode of "Zen". It scored 7.9/10 based on 311 votes. Directed by Jon Jones and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/16/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cabal".