It only took Inside No. 9 two episodes to attempt an “all silent” entry of their show, but boy do they stick the landing on it. The series frames the episode around two cat burglars who are trying to steal a priceless piece of art from a couple’s home. Naturally, staying quiet is optimal. The show uses the dialogue-free entry to exhibit incredible movement work between Shearsmith and Pemberton while also delivering a fitting ode to comedy of the silent film era.

All of the wordless work is a brilliant sight to behold, but even if the episode was full of wordplay it’d still be a stand-out installment due to the gripping crime scene that slowly plays out. There’s still a beyond clever finish to cap the whole thing off, too. Inside No. 9 has many talents but showing what they can do when stripped of their smart, comedic dialogue has been one of their most successful experiments yet.

“The 12 Days of Christine” (Season 2, Episode 2)

“The 12 Days of Christine” is a true marvel of storytelling that really needs to be watched more than once to be fully appreciated (this applies to most episodes of the show, but is especially the case here).

The episode chronicles the sad story of a woman’s life spiraling out of control. The audience is left to watch her struggle to pick up the pieces. It’s an emotionally entry, but what makes this installment really special is the way that the show plays with chronology and linear storytelling.