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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E5 8.3
Precious Cargo

The NLF want to make a trade. Alison watches over Ed, feeling conflicted about their marriage. Yusra smuggles a coded message to Armstrong and Joe decides to go against his orders.

#2
S1E6 8.3
The Bigger Picture

Joe's future in the Army hangs in the balance as Honor struggles to cope with the revelations about his past. Markham is torn between his duty and his conscience and Armstrong fears for Yusra's safety.

#3
S1E3 7.9
Episode #1.3

Captain Martin meets with American journalist Martha Franklin to demand she hand over incriminating evidence. Christmas celebrations at the base are cut short by a shocking discovery.

#4 Episode #1.4 S1E4 7.9
#5 Starfish S1E2 7.8
#6 The New Man S1E1 7.5

Lowlights

#6 S1E1 The New Man 7.5

Newlyweds Capt Joe Martin and his wife Honor arrive in the British colony of Aden where he is to replace a much-loved captain. Lt Ed Laithwaite meets an NLF informant who warns of an attack.

#5 Starfish S1E2 7.8
#4 Episode #1.4 S1E4 7.9
#3 Episode #1.3 S1E3 7.9
#2 The Bigger Picture S1E6 8.3

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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