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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E3 8.0
The Distant Echo: Part 3

Karen is forced to confront a version of the truth she never thought possible - with everything at stake, will she finally find Rosie's killer and achieve justice after 25 years?

#2
S2E2 7.8
A Darker Domain: Part 2

The team are closer than ever to the truth as Karen digs into Cat's life and disappearance, but a shock discovery changes the course of the investigation.

#3
S2E3 7.8
A Darker Domain: Part 3

The case takes a dramatic turn and the pressure from all sides increases as Karen races to track down those responsible for the kidnap before the truth is buried.

#4 The Distant Echo: Part 2 S1E2 7.6
#5 A Darker Domain: Part 1 S2E1 7.6
#6 The Distant Echo: Part 1 S1E1 7.5

Lowlights

#6 S1E1 The Distant Echo: Part 1 7.5

When a historic murder case in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true crime podcast, fearless detective Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up the cold case review.

#5 A Darker Domain: Part 1 S2E1 7.6
#4 The Distant Echo: Part 2 S1E2 7.6
#3 A Darker Domain: Part 3 S2E3 7.8
#2 A Darker Domain: Part 2 S2E2 7.8

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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