The WORST episodes of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

Every episode of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story!

A lethal love affair - the tragic true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain.

Last Updated: 6/16/2025Network: ITV1Status: Ended

7.38

34 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2025

When Ruth Ellis is arrested following the shooting of her lover David Blakely, we learn how the two became embroiled in a relationship.

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7.47

32 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2025

On trial for murder, Ruth faces the court as they hear how she came to kill David Blakely—and what drove a woman who seemingly had it all to do so.

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8.07

29 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2025

Ruth's lawyer has 24 hours to save her life as we flash back to the weeks leading up to David's murder, understanding more clearly how his death came about.

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8.15

27 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2025

Ruth is due to hang in three weeks and the campaign for reprieve gathers pace. She now has a chance to confess the truth to save herself.

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