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The Best Episodes of Zen Season 1

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

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...
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Vendetta" is the best rated episode of "Zen" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 402 votes. Directed by John Alexander and written by Simon Burke, it aired on 1/2/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Cabal".

  • Vendetta
    7.6/10402 votes

    #1 - Vendetta

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2011

    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

  • Cabal
    7.6/10325 votes

    #2 - Cabal

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2011

    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

  • Ratking
    7.9/10303 votes

    #3 - Ratking

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2011

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A