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The Best Episodes Written By Ronan Bennett

Every TV Episode Written by Ronan Bennett Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Helter Skelter
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    #1 - Helter Skelter

    S1:E8

    Maeve extends an olive branch. Richie contemplates a new affiliation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Beast in Me
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #2 - The Beast in Me

    S1:E10

    Kevin takes care of a problem. Maeve spills the tea.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Crossroads
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #3 - The Crossroads

    S1:E7

    O'Hara points out the elephant in the room. Harry takes extreme measures.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Stick or Twist
    8.6/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Stick or Twist

    S1:E1

    Harry Da Souza is called upon to make a problem disappear.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Beggars Banquet
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Beggars Banquet

    S1:E9

    Tattersall gets Alice's tootsies tapping. Kevin confronts his past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Antwerp Blues
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Antwerp Blues

    S1:E6

    Conrad twists the knife as Maeve gives Eddie a lesson in the art of chess.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Funeral for a Friend
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Funeral for a Friend

    S1:E5

    Kevin and Harry assess scenarios in a search for insurance and an exit strategy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Jigsaw Puzzle
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Jigsaw Puzzle

    S1:E2

    Harry must deal with the aftermath of the Harrigan family meeting.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.3/10(110 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When an elite assassin carries out a kill, it catches the attention of an intelligence officer, who starts to hunt him down.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Rat Trap
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #10 - Rat Trap

    S1:E4

    Conrad comes to Jan for a favor. Kevin makes a confession to Harry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Plan B
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Plan B

    S1:E3

    Richie makes his move, putting the Harrigans on high alert.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #12 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    With the release of River imminent, UDC believes himself safe. As time runs out, the Jackal must use all his skills to reach his target.

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    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    On the eve of the 5th of November, Catesby, Fawkes and the plotters load the tunnels below Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. Across the city, Father Garnet is under pressure to reveal Catesby's plot for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the priest be the one to betray Catesby at the eleventh hour?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Solicitor Rhianna represents Kayla but warns Dushane that she is likely to talk to the police. Following Vincent's brutal attack on Ra'Nell, Lisa is forced to turn to Dushane for help. And Gem's father, Mr Mustapha, decides to deal with Vincent in his own way.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    As the king's network of spies close in on them, Catesby and Wintour attempt to raise an army for their plot across mainland Europe. Returning to London with Guy Fawkes in tow, Catesby assembles his gang of plotters for the first time. They know they must act fast, and the plan is formed - they will strike next week, 5 November, at the opening of Parliament.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.3/10(58 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    With his client backing out of payment, the Jackal's reputation is on the line, and he starts to plot his revenge.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.3/10(44 votes)

    #17 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    A wanted man, the Jackal is on the run, desperate to get back to Nuria, but Bianca is given one last shot to bring him to justice.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(51 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    His vengeance fulfilled, the Jackal flees Munich and tries to quell Nuria's suspicions. Bianca follows a new lead in her hunt.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(49 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Armed with the knowledge of his wayward client's identity, the Jackal tracks him down in Munich, determined to settle the score.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.0/10(46 votes)

    #20 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Bianca gains insight into a secret file. She learns the true identity of the Jackal and how he became a contract killer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Dushane visits Joe in hospital and learns from his injured partner that their drugs were stolen by a gang of Albanians. Sully and Mike are asked to carry out a hit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Rafe rescues his brother Jermaine held captive by Sully and Mike and vows to take revenge. Gem is terrified when a drug delivery he is making for Vincent goes wrong.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    It is 1603, and as England wars with Spain and the bloody persecution of Catholics intensifies, a young nobleman resolves to avenge his kin and defend his faith by any means necessary.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Charming, sexy and clever, 27-year-old Dushane has finally made it as 'Top Boy', and is moving into the big time with boss Joe. But Dushane's former right-hand man Sully is now a potentially dangerous rival with a new partner-in-crime, violent and volatile Mike.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ronan Bennett

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Ronan Bennett Ratings Summary

"Helter Skelter" is the best rated episode written by Ronan Bennett. It scored 8.796/10 based on 27 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/18/2025 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Beast in Me".