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The Worst Episodes of Zen

Every episode of Zen ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 Worst Episode
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7.6/10(404 votes)
#1 - Vendetta
S1:E11/2/2011
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
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Director:John Alexander
Writer:Simon Burke
7.7/10(330 votes)
#2 - Cabal
S1:E21/9/2011
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
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Director:Christopher Menaul
Writer:Simon Burke
7.9/10(308 votes)
#3 - Ratking
S1:E31/16/2011
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Vendetta" is the worst rated episode of "Zen". It scored 7.6/10 based on 404 votes. Directed by John Alexander and written by Simon Burke, it aired on 1/2/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cabal".