The BEST episodes of The Fear Index

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

Dr. Alex Hoffman, an American ex-pat physicist, creates an AI-driven system that exploits fear in the financial markets and operates at lightning speed to make big returns. But on the day of launch, Alex’s sanity is shaken after he is viciously attacked at his home by a man who knows all of his security codes. After more unexplained occurrences, Alex becomes convinced he’s being framed.

Last Updated: 7/27/2025Network: Sky Atlantic (UK)Status: Ended

Episode 3

7.41

102 votes

#1 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/24/2022

Dr Hoffman's paranoia reaches fever pitch after the intruder from the break-in invites him to a dilapidated hotel.

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Episode 4

7.26

93 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/3/2022

As VIXAL-4 exceeds its programming limits, Dr Hoffman races against the clock to stop what he might have inadvertently started.

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Episode 2

7.14

111 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/17/2022

When VIXAL-4 profits from a human disaster, Dr Hoffman becomes increasingly paranoid and his investors grow concerned.

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Episode 1

7.12

148 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/10/2022

Dr Alex Hoffman is attacked on the eve of the launch of his revolutionary AI, but not before receiving a mysterious antique book.

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