The WORST episodes of Ares

Every episode of Ares ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Ares!

An Amsterdam student joins a secret society that has been around since the Dutch Golden Age, but must decide how far she is willing to go to rise up the ranks.

Last Updated: 2/5/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

6.81

116 votes

#1 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2020

As Rosa undergoes a trying and terrifying initiation ceremony, a fellow "novice" goes missing, putting the leaders of Ares on high alert.

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6.81

139 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2020

Rosa, an ambitious and intelligent college student with a trying home life, is recruited to join an exclusive and mysterious society.

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6.84

96 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/2020

The leaders of Ares go to extremes in an effort to hide the truth behind Rosa's gruesome discovery. Meanwhile, Jacob's affliction worsens.

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6.94

87 votes

#4 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/17/2020

Fleur lashes out following a devastating loss. After Rosa takes steps to reconnect with her family, Carmen shares a shocking truth.

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6.99

99 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2020

Rosa faces dueling responsibilities while Jacob submits to an interrogation. Later, Fleur invites Rosa to a party, where fates are seemingly sealed.

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7.03

88 votes

#6 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/17/2020

Maurits ponders who should become the next president of Ares, Carmen faces a sadistic test, and Rosa manages to surprise Jacob.

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7.06

93 votes

#7 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/17/2020

Arnold crosses paths with a presence from his past. Rosa has an unwelcome run-in with a rival. Jacob makes a cryptic prediction.

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7.22

90 votes

#8 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/17/2020

Carmen issues a dire warning to Rosa as things at Ares come to an explosive end and a terrible secret is finally revealed.