The Rook

10 Best Episodes of The Rook

After waking in a park with total amnesia β€” and surrounded by dead bodies, all wearing latex gloves β€” a young woman must fight to uncover her past, and resume her position at the head of Britain’s most secret (supernatural) service before the traitors who stole her memory can finish what they started.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 20, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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The Rook - S1E2

#8 - Chapter 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

While Myfanwy revisits the crime in search of her past, Monica discovers a dark truth about one of the victims - her lover and fellow agent. One of Myfanwy's dead attackers disappears from the morgue.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 803 votes.

The Rook - S1E1

#7 - Chapter 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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After waking up surrounded by dead bodies and no memory, Myfanwy Thomas is thrown into the world of the Checquy, a paranormal secret service where she's a high-level operative known as a "Rook" - and no one can be trusted.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 1019 votes.

The Rook - S1E3

#6 - Chapter 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Myfanwy discovers a disturbing clue to her past, Farrier searches for a scapegoat for the bankside murders, and Monica goes undercover to attend an EVA auction.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 698 votes.

The Rook - S1E4

#5 - Chapter 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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While Myfanwy uncovers a twisted relationship with her psychiatrist, Monica and Gestalt scour London for a missing EVA who escaped after auction. Farrier makes a connection wih a mysterious prisoner.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 609 votes.

The Rook - S1E6

#4 - Chapter 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

While Myfanwy returns to her childhood home, Farrier faces consequences at the Checquy and Monica copes with the discovery that she was betrayed by Marcus.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 521 votes.

The Rook - S1E5

#3 - Chapter 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Myfanwy and Monica work to extricate a young EVA, while Gestalt's suspicions of Myfanwy lead to a confrontation. Farrier is suspended, only to seek powerful revenge.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 571 votes.

The Rook - S1E7

#2 - Prologue (Season 1 - Episode 7)

After a terrifying prophecy, Myfanwy's desperation leads her to a place to trust in a powerful enemy. But when her plans go awry, she is forced to run for her life while her memory slips away.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 490 votes.

The Rook - S1E8

#1 - Chapter 8 (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Myfanwy and Farrier quickly discover how dangerous life is outside of the Checquy, while Grantchester runs out of options. Myfanwy chooses between her freedom and Farrier's life.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 480 votes.

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