Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

M
S1
E1
7.1
E2
7.3
E3
7.3
E4
7.3
Avg
7.3
Good
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 7.3

S1E2 Episode #1.2

With the swabbing operation set in motion, Paul looks to not only find his killer, but to eliminate individuals whose past has been defined by false accusations and rumours.

#2
S1E3 7.3

Episode #1.3

Through groundbreaking, familial DNA technology, the team in ‘02 manage to locate the killer. However, without 100 per cent certainty, Paul may have to rethink his approach.

#3
S1E4 7.3

Episode #1.4

As Paul searches for higher approval to proceed with Kappen’s exhumation, the team are concerned that his tunnel vision could leave them in a worse situation than they once were.

  1. 4. S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.1

📉 Bottom Episodes

#4
S1E1 7.1

Episode #1.1

As the CID reopen an investigation into three murders from 1973, DCI Paul Bethell tries to piece together a past that has haunted both him and a community for almost 30 years.

  1. 3. S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 7.3
  2. 2. S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 7.3
  3. 1. S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 7.3
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 6.56.87.17.47.78 Rating 1 2 3 4 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
0 Standouts
2 Infamous
0 Hidden Gems
2 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.17.27.47.57.77.8 Rating 224 239 254 270 288 Votes (log scale)
Most Infamous: S1E1 Episode #1.1

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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