The Purge (2018–2019)

TV ShowEndedUSA NetworkAction, Horror, Thriller2 seasons, 20 episodes
The Purge posterReview score: 56%

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Plot

The Purge revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Set in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. As the clock winds down, each character is forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Purge S02E05House of MirrorsS02E05 · 7.8Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben learn that some lines can't be uncrossed.
  2. 02The Purge S02E08Before the SirensS02E08 · 7.7Purge Night looms; Ryan and Esme put a plan into motion; Marcus readies for a showdown; Ben spirals.
  3. 03The Purge S01E10A Nation RebornS01E10 · 7.6Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2018Aired 6.7Season avg
  1. S01E01The Purge S01E01What Is America?September 4, 2018 6.0Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.
  2. S01E02The Purge S01E02Take What's YoursSeptember 11, 2018 6.6Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop.
  3. S01E03The Purge S01E03The Urge to PurgeSeptember 18, 2018 6.8Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal.
  4. S01E04The Purge S01E04Release the BeastSeptember 25, 2018 6.0Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.
  5. S01E05The Purge S01E05Rise UpOctober 2, 2018 7.0Catalina warns Jenna. Henry torments Penelope. Jane goes on a ride along with the Matron Saints.
  6. S01E06The Purge S01E06The ForgottenOctober 9, 2018 6.7Joe remembers the past while Miguel confronts Henry. Jane learns a dark truth about David Ryker.
  7. S01E07The Purge S01E07Lovely Dark and DeepOctober 16, 2018 6.1Miguel and Penelope hike the forest. Jane must endure David's party. Rick doubts Lila's intentions.
  8. S01E08The Purge S01E08The Giving Time Is HereOctober 23, 2018 7.1Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.
  9. S01E09The Purge S01E09I Will ParticipateOctober 30, 2018 7.3Joe debates the Purge with Jane. Miguel teams up with Pete to rescue Penelope.
  10. S01E10The Purge S01E10Season's bestA Nation RebornNovember 6, 2018 7.6Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2019Aired 7.4Season avg
  1. S02E01The Purge S02E01This Is Not a TestOctober 15, 2019 6.9Four interconnected characters navigate the aftermath of the Purge over the ensuing year.
  2. S02E02The Purge S02E02Everything Is FineOctober 22, 2019 7.3The city cleans up last night's Purge, but Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben can't shake its effects.
  3. S02E03The Purge S02E03BlindspotsOctober 29, 2019 7.2The residual effects of the purge affect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme.
  4. S02E04The Purge S02E04Grief BoxNovember 5, 2019 7.5Marcus confronts his past. Esme learns the truth. Ryan changes his plan. Ben seeks understanding.
  5. S02E05The Purge S02E05Season's bestHouse of MirrorsNovember 12, 2019 7.8Ryan, Marcus, Esme and Ben learn that some lines can't be uncrossed.
  6. S02E06The Purge S02E06Happy HolidaysNovember 19, 2019 7.5Marcus sinks into darkness. Esme is on the run. Ben returns home. Ryan gets an unexpected visitor.
  7. S02E07The Purge S02E07Should I Stay or Should I GoNovember 26, 2019 7.3Marcus' family makes a tough decision. Esme and Ryan risk it all. Ben destroys someone he loves.
  8. S02E08The Purge S02E08Before the SirensDecember 3, 2019 7.7Purge Night looms; Ryan and Esme put a plan into motion; Marcus readies for a showdown; Ben spirals.
  9. S02E09The Purge S02E09Hail MaryDecember 10, 2019 7.5As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives.
  10. S02E10The Purge S02E107:01amDecember 17, 2019 7.0As Purge Night rages on, Esme, Ryan, Marcus and Ben fight for their lives and their loved ones.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Paola NuñezPaola NuñezEsme CarmonaMax MartiniMax MartiniRyan GrantDerek LukeDerek LukeMarcus Moore
Joel Allen
Joel AllenBenLindsey PearlmanLindsey PearlmanLinda

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