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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E12 8.7
The New King: Part One

As David awaits execution William Cross launches his coup attempt.

#2
S1E9 8.5
Pilgrimage

Evidence of Jack's homosexuality and David's photos of Princess Michelle fall into the wrong hands leading to a series of deals ranging from the purely financial to hard-nosed blackmail.

#3
S1E11 8.5
Javelin

David stands trial for treason as succession to the throne approaches a climax.

#4 The New King: Part Two S1E13 8.3
#5 Goliath: Part One S1E1 8.2
#6 Goliath: Part Two S1E2 8.2
#7 Prosperity S1E3 8.1
#8 Judgment Day S1E6 8.0
#9 Brotherhood S1E7 8.0
#10 Chapter One S1E10 8.0

Lowlights

#13 S1E5 Insurrection 7.6

When King Silas expands the territory to be transferred to Gath in the peace settlement David's family is caught in no man's land. David becomes embroiled in the conflict as tensions boil over and David must choose between loyalty...

#12 First Night S1E4 7.6
#11 The Sabbath Queen S1E8 7.9
#10 Chapter One S1E10 8.0
#9 Brotherhood S1E7 8.0

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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