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Ruth Wardell is a fictional character portrayed by Alison Wright in the TV series Snowpiercer.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled First, the Weather Changed (season 1), they were 43 years old.
They appear in all 30 aired episodes so far and have accumulated 61981 positive votes.
The character of Ruth Wardell is mainly associated with Bess Till, Andre Layton and Melanie Cavill.

Ruth Wardell

by Alison Wright

character

Episodes30

  • 7.1
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    First, the Weather Changed

    episode S1.E1 may 2020
    A grisly murder stokes the class division of Snowpiercer; Melanie deputizes a dangerous rebel to help solve the killing - Andre Layton, the world's only surviving homicide detective.
  • 7
    /10

    Prepare to Brace

    episode S1.E2 may 2020
    Layton uses his new position as train detective to investigate the murder while gathering intel for the revolution on the side; Melanie faces a resource crisis, with potentially drastic consequences for the entire train.
  • 6.9
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    Access Is Power

    episode S1.E3 may 2020
    Layton descends into Snowpiercer's black market with Till, searching for both the killer and a valuable commodity for his revolution; Melanie stages a prize fight to distract the passengers from mounting class tension.
  • 7.5
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    Without Their Maker

    episode S1.E4 june 2020
    A shocking twist in the murder investigation brings Layton and Till's manhunt to a cat-and-mouse climax, but Layton is getting too close to Melanie's big secret, which may prove the most dangerous game of all.
  • 7.2
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    Justice Never Boarded

    episode S1.E5 june 2020
    Tensions between Third Class and First Class are boiling as Melanie stages the trial of the Snowpiercer killer, and makes a fateful decision about which side to favor.
  • 7.3
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    Trouble Comes Sideways

    episode S1.E6 june 2020
    Hiding out with help from his allies, Layton lays track for revolution; An engineering emergency threatens every soul on Snowpiercer.
  • 7.4
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    The Universe Is Indifferent

    episode S1.E7 june 2020
    Melanie intensifies her search for Layton, who is weaponizing her secret; the Third Class faces a reckoning when Layton presents them with a choice.
  • 7.6
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    These Are His Revolutions

    episode S1.E8 july 2020
    Revolution has finally come as Layton leads the lower classes forward in armed rebellion; Melanie's house of cards collapses.
  • 8.1
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    The Train Demanded Blood

    episode S1.E9 july 2020
    The rebel forces are on their heels when a dangerous foe joins them; a plan is hatched to take the train, but it may destroy them all.
  • 8.1
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    994 Cars Long

    episode S1.E10 july 2020
    In the revolution's aftermath, Layton and Melanie realize the greatest threat to their survival is right over their shoulder.
  • 7.7
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    The Time of Two Engines

    episode S2.E1 january 2021
    Mr. Wilford has arrived. And as this new threat rattles Snowpiercer to its core, Melanie makes a move that can't be undone.
  • 7.5
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    Smoulder to Life

    episode S2.E2 february 2021
    An exchange is made between the two trains, but a greater revelation might be just over the horizon.
  • 7.5
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    A Great Odyssey

    episode S2.E3 february 2021
    Melanie embarks on her most dangerous mission yet, while Layton reckons with his personal choices.
  • 7.1
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    A Single Trade

    episode S2.E4 february 2021
    As the Big Alice crew are granted shore leave on Snowpiercer, Layton and Wilford have differing opinions on the future.
  • 7.2
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    Keep Hope Alive

    episode S2.E5 february 2021
    Layton and Miss Audrey make a risky play for Big Alice, but Wilford has his own plans.
  • 7.2
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    Our Answer for Everything

    episode S2.E7 march 2021
    Layton and Till investigate the murders. Wilford leads Miss Audrey down a dark path.
  • 7.7
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    The Eternal Engineer

    episode S2.E8 march 2021
    An engineering catastrophe on Snowpiercer forces Layton to make a difficult choice, one that might cost him everything.
  • 7.7
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    The Show Must Go On

    episode S2.E9 march 2021
    Those who are close with Layton grow anxious to learn their fates; Josie tests her newfound ability.
  • 8.1
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    Into the White

    episode S2.E10 march 2021
    As the train approaches Melanie's retrieval point, Layton leads a furious attempt to try and pick her up but not without some sacrifices.
  • 6.7
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    The Tortoise and the Hare

    episode S3.E1 january 2022
    While Wilford emphasizes his rule aboard his icy train, Layton's pirate train continues its dangerous quest for warm spots, and comes across something entirely unexpected.
  • 7
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    The Last to Go

    episode S3.E2 january 2022
    Layton goes on the hunt, as Wilford works to boost morale; the resistance discovers a threat that could undermine everything they've worked for.
  • 7.3
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    The First Blow

    episode S3.E3 february 2022
    It's a game of cat and mouse as both Layton and Wilford vie for the upper hand.
  • 6.5
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    Bound by One Track

    episode S3.E4 february 2022
    Alex finally deals with her parental figures as a track obstruction uncovers a painful past.
  • 6.3
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    A New Life

    episode S3.E5 february 2022
    A series of terrorist attacks threatens to derail Layton and Zarah's big day.
  • 6.5
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    Born to Bleed

    episode S3.E6 february 2022
    As the bomber is revealed, Layton comes to terms with his past decisions before making an irreversible call.
  • 4.1
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    Ouroboros

    episode S3.E7 march 2022
    Layton realizes some dreams are out of reach as the rest of the train deals with Layton's status change. Wilford makes a staggering discovery.
  • 6.4
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    Setting Itself Right

    episode S3.E8 march 2022
    As the train detours from New Eden, an environmental catastrophe threatens everyone onboard.
  • 7.4
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    A Beacon for Us All

    episode S3.E9 march 2022
    Reunited with old friends, the train throws a party. Alliances are tested as the truth is finally revealed.
  • 7.8
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    The Original Sinners

    episode S3.E10 march 2022
    It all comes to a head as old adversaries clash, with New Eden hanging in the balance.
  • 0
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    Snakes in the Garden

    episode S4.E1 july 2024

Best moments10

  • 7.7
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    94% of the votes

    The Show Must Go On

    episode S2.E9 march 2021
    Those who are close with Layton grow anxious to learn their fates; Josie tests her newfound ability.
  • 7
    /10
    91% of the votes

    The Last to Go

    episode S3.E2 january 2022
    Layton goes on the hunt, as Wilford works to boost morale; the resistance discovers a threat that could undermine everything they've worked for.
  • 7.2
    /10
    84% of the votes

    Our Answer for Everything

    episode S2.E7 march 2021
    Layton and Till investigate the murders. Wilford leads Miss Audrey down a dark path.
  • 7.2
    /10
    76% of the votes

    Keep Hope Alive

    episode S2.E5 february 2021
    Layton and Miss Audrey make a risky play for Big Alice, but Wilford has his own plans.
  • 6.5
    /10
    25% of the votes

    Born to Bleed

    episode S3.E6 february 2022
    As the bomber is revealed, Layton comes to terms with his past decisions before making an irreversible call.
  • 6.7
    /10
    24% of the votes

    The Tortoise and the Hare

    episode S3.E1 january 2022
    While Wilford emphasizes his rule aboard his icy train, Layton's pirate train continues its dangerous quest for warm spots, and comes across something entirely unexpected.
  • 7.3
    /10
    20% of the votes

    The First Blow

    episode S3.E3 february 2022
    It's a game of cat and mouse as both Layton and Wilford vie for the upper hand.
  • 8.1
    /10
    16% of the votes

    Into the White

    episode S2.E10 march 2021
    As the train approaches Melanie's retrieval point, Layton leads a furious attempt to try and pick her up but not without some sacrifices.
  • 6.5
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Bound by One Track

    episode S3.E4 february 2022
    Alex finally deals with her parental figures as a track obstruction uncovers a painful past.
  • 7.8
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    8% of the votes

    The Original Sinners

    episode S3.E10 march 2022
    It all comes to a head as old adversaries clash, with New Eden hanging in the balance.

Votes per episode

89
E1
111
E2
32
E3
9
E4
6
E5
235
E6
190
E7
232
E8
9
E9
59
E10
213
E1
195
E2
387
E3
491
E4
9.5K
E5
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E6
13K
E7
731
E8
14K
E9
3K
E10
2.8K
E1
9.9K
E2
2.1K
E3
889
E4
669
E5
2.2K
E6
71
E7
81
E8
59
E9
918
E10
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