The WORST episodes of Fortitude

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

Violence comes to the isolated town of Fortitude in the Arctic Circle, one of the safest towns on Earth. As mysterious phenomena plague the town in the aftermath of a murder, the inhabitants realize that no one can be trusted... and all is not that it seems.

Last Updated: 9/13/2024Network: Sky Atlantic (UK)Status: Ended
Episode 4
star
7.07
362 votes

#1 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/27/2018

Michael sacrifices everything for a possible future with Elsa. As his violent deeds catch up with him, Dan realises he will never leave Fortitude.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 1
star
7.19
1496 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2015

The isolated community of Fortitude in the Arctic Circle has never been the scene of a violent crime, so news of a murder rocks the residents. Sheriff Dan Anderssen investigates alongside newly arrived British detective Eugene Morton, while the killing is a disaster for Governor Hildur Odegard's plans to market Fortitude as an upmarket tourist destination.

Directors: Sam Miller
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 3
star
7.32
1005 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2015

Dan and Frank go in search of a suspect; however, Dan's feelings for Elena are threatening to overwhelm him. Morton, meanwhile, uncovers a new piece of evidence.

Directors: Richard Laxton
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Episode 4
star
7.33
922 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2015

Following Dan's loss of control, Morton takes over the murder investigation. Elsewhere, Elena's mysterious past is about to catch up with her

Directors: Richard Laxton
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 1
star
7.35
411 votes

#5 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/6/2018

Oslo send two new officers to attempt to make some sense of the anarchy in Fortitude, and Dan Anderssen continues his descent into madness, bringing him face to face with a grief-stricken Michael Lennox.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 3
star
7.36
355 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/20/2018

Michael hunts for the place he was held captive, and makes a shocking discovery. Annie Burgess arrives in Fortitude looking for answers.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 5
star
7.41
929 votes

#7 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2015

Shock waves reverberate around Fortitude as the killer is revealed, while Morton tunes his attention to the death of a scientist on the island months earlier.

Directors: Hettie Macdonald
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 2
star
7.42
377 votes

#8 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/13/2018

A survivor of the deadly parasite makes a connection with Michael, but things take a violent turn. Meanwhile, Dan continues to lose his grip on reality.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 2
star
7.43
1015 votes

#9 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2015

As the chilling thriller continues, Sheriff Anderssen and the police close in on their murder suspect, while DCI Morton follows a different line of enquiry.

Directors: Sam Miller
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 4
star
7.44
813 votes

#10 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2017

Eric struggles to keep control as the body count increases. Meanwhile, Natalie and Vincent's field trip descends into chaos.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Burke
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Episode 1
star
7.44
962 votes

#11 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2017

As the remote Arctic town struggles with government cuts and a missing sheriff, a chilling discovery proves that the horror isn't over for the locals.

Directors: Hettie Macdonald
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 2
star
7.47
882 votes

#12 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2017

Governor Odegard is presented with devastating news as Sheriff Dan struggles for his life, and a new threat makes its presence known.

Directors: Hettie Macdonald
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Episode 6
star
7.52
869 votes

#13 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2015

While Morton uncovers new information about the death of Billy Pettigrew, Hildur makes a heart-breaking discovery. Another gruesome event occurs in Fortitude.

Directors: Hettie Macdonald
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Episode 9
star
7.53
707 votes

#14 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2017

Dan faces his toughest battle yet as someone makes the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good, while Michael and Ingrid venture out in search of justice.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 10
star
7.54
729 votes

#15 - Episode 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/30/2017

The people of Fortitude take matters into their own hands. Dan seeks his own vengeance, but is there still a demon among the herd?

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 7
star
7.54
912 votes

#16 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2015

Panic sweeps through Fortitude as news of the second attack spreads. Dan and Morton must work together while Frank hopes the latest events will exonerate Liam

Directors: Hettie Macdonald
Writer: Ben Richards
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Episode 8
star
7.56
927 votes

#17 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2015

Frank takes the law into his own hands in a bid to clear Liam's name, while Morton realises Henry may have vital information about Pettigrew's death. A polar bear carcass arrives at the research centre's lab and as Vincent and Natalie analyse the corpse, they develop a theory about the recent events in Fortitude, which they feel compelled to share with Hildur and Dan

Directors: Nick Hurran
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Episode 10
star
7.57
838 votes

#18 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2015

Dan races into the frozen wilderness to locate Henry and Morton, but he is forced to reveal the truth surrounding the death of scientist Billy Pettigrew. Back in Fortitude, Natalie has a disturbing encounter with Jason, whose behaviour is becoming increasingly bizarre, while her and Vincent's investigation leads to a particularly strange development in the inquiries into recent events.

Directors: Sam Miller
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 3
star
7.57
829 votes

#19 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/2017

Natalie and Vincent head out into the wilderness and the police track down their suspect, but a dark turn of events leads them to question everything.

Directors: Hettie Macdonald
Writer: Simon Burke
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Episode 5
star
7.57
793 votes

#20 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2017

A disturbing challenge is issued. Michael finds a glimmer of hope for Freya, while Vincent's trust in Natalie is shattered.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 9
star
7.57
838 votes

#21 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2015

DCI Morton pursues Henry Tyson into the Arctic wilderness in search of the truth, while worrying test results force Governor Odegard to take drastic action

Directors: Nick Hurran
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Episode 7
star
7.60
748 votes

#22 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2017

Michael finds something unexpected on the tundra, and Dan is confronted with what he is becoming, just as a heartbreaking discovery changes the town forever.

Directors: Metin Hüseyin
Writer: Simon Donald
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Episode 8
star
7.63
730 votes

#23 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/2017

As the town attempts to come to terms with the recent tragedy, Petra and Ingrid seek the truth. Meanwhile, Dr Khatri moves a step closer to achieving her goal.

Directors: Kieron Hawkes
Writer: Simon Burke
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Episode 6
star
7.68
755 votes

#24 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2017

Dr. Khatri attempts to cover her tracks when Michael presents the scientists with a miracle. Dan and Elena relive their trauma.

Directors: Metin Hüseyin
Writer: Simon Burke
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Episode 11
star
7.75
859 votes

#25 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/9/2015

Vincent's investigation leads him into a life-threatening situation, while Markus offers an alternative theory on what is plaguing Fortitude. Dan and Hildur launch a desperate hunt for Jason as the need to locate the mammoth carcass escalates and Eric and Yuri go head to head out in the wilderness. With events taking an unexpected turn in the Arctic community, Sheriff Anderssen must make a devastating decision.

Directors: Sam Miller
Writer: Simon Donald
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