The BEST episodes of Love & Anarchy

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

When Sofie, a career driven consultant and married mother of two, gets an assignment to modernize an old publishing house she meets young IT technician Max, and an unexpected flirtatious game begins. Sofie and Max secretly challenge each other to do things that question societal norms. It starts innocently enough, but as the game gets more and more daring the consequences grow beyond proportions.

Last Updated: 5/28/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.81

64 votes

#1 - The Book Fair

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2020

One of Max and Sofie's challenges jeopardizes an important presentation at a book fair — and takes their relationship to the next level.

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The Present, Eternity and the Action Plan

7.71

62 votes

#2 - The Present, Eternity and the Action Plan

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2020

A possible move to London causes Sofie to vent to Max. Meanwhile, the publishing house is hanging by a thread. Is this the end, or a new beginning?

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7.59

59 votes

#3 - Ayahuasca

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2020

Sofie's marriage takes a left turn. Max visits his family to fulfill a very personal challenge. A soul-searching Friedrich takes ayahuasca.

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7.48

71 votes

#4 - Surprise Me

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2020

Max's first challenge to Sofie entails Friedrich and Denise's predicament over a poorly written manuscript about director Ingmar Bergman.

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7.46

67 votes

#5 - StreamUs

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2020

An inaccurate book-to-film adaptation sends Friedrich into a tailspin. The challenges — and the flirting — between Max and Sofie intensify.

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7.42

65 votes

#6 - Permanent Employment

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2020

Ronny and Sofie break important news to the team. Max dives into his quest to secure permanent employment at the publishing house.

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Art, Love, Capitalism and the Courage to Change Their Conditions

7.41

34 votes

#7 - Art, Love, Capitalism and the Courage to Change Their Conditions

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/16/2022

The publishing agency becomes the spotlight of Stockholm's literary world. Doubtful of Sofie, Max gives her one final dare to test her feelings.

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7.38

80 votes

#8 - How It All Began

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2020

Sofie's new job gets off to a rocky start when Max catches her doing something inappropriate at work, inadvertently starting a game of challenges.

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7.28

58 votes

#9 - Regrets

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2020

The team lands in hot water after the disastrous events at the book fair. A guilt-ridden Sofie starts ignoring Max, so he shows up at her house.

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7.12

33 votes

#10 - Exorcism

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/16/2022

After his Instagram account earns a large following, Max gets offered a book deal. A challenge leads Sofie to start dealing with her grief and visions.

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7.03

38 votes

#11 - Everything Is Different Now

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2022

Sofie tackles a new position at Lund & Lagerstedt. After receiving shocking news, she comes to an abrupt decision about her relationship with Max.

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6.95

37 votes

#12 - Jägerstedt Publishing

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2022

Friedrich's label gets its first author. Caroline visits Max in his new home. Sofie's friends introduce her to online dating.

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6.94

34 votes

#13 - Literary Cruise

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2022

The team attends an event on a cruise ship, where Denise ends up moderating Vivianne's talk. Caroline opens an Instagram account about Max's gardening.

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What Is Genuine and Does It Really Matter?

6.91

33 votes

#14 - What Is Genuine and Does It Really Matter?

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/16/2022

Vivianne's final book chapter shocks and angers Denise. Sofie's indifference confuses Max. A betrayal sends Sofie over the edge.

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6.82

33 votes

#15 - The Sensitivity Consultant

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2022

Ronny hires a sensitivity consultant to appease a crisis at Lund & Lagerstedt. Caroline demands clarity from Max. Vivianne and Friedrich get closer.

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6.62

34 votes

#16 - Literature Killers!

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2022

A protest against Sofie's new business model shakes the publishing house. Frederich learns a harsh truth. Sofie and Max rekindle their game of dares.

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