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The Shadow Line (2011)

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A murder is investigated by both sides of the line, cops and criminals, using opposing methods. But the real line is the morality within each person and how far they will go before they cross it.

First Air Date
May 5, 2011
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Rating
7.6/10 (78 votes)

Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Eccleston, Kierston Wareing, Stephen Rea, Rafe Spall, Eve Best, Lesley Sharp, Richard Lintern

Network: BBC Two
Production: Company Pictures, Isle of Man Film
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DanDare - 7/10

The Shadow Line is a heavily stylised, dark and intricately plotted thriller from writer and director Hugo Blick. Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Detective Inspector Jonah Gabriel. A dogged cop with a bullet lodged in his brain but maybe with a dark past. Christopher Eccleston is criminal Joseph Bede. He has built up a fruit and flower supply business that acts as a front for drug smuggling but he w...

September 28, 2020

The Shadow Line

The Shadow Line

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60 min

A murder is investigated by both sides of the line, cops and criminals, using opposing methods. But the real line is the morality within each person and how far they will go before they cross it.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired5/5/2011
Last Aired6/16/2011
Seasons1
Episodes7
LanguageEnglish
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Seasons

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Cast

CE

Chiwetel Ejiofor

as Jonah Gabriel

CE

Christopher Eccleston

as Joseph Bede

KW

Kierston Wareing

as Lia Honey

SR

Stephen Rea

as Gatehouse

RS

Rafe Spall

as Jay Wratten

EB

Eve Best

as Petra Mayler

LS

Lesley Sharp

RL

Richard Lintern

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Seasons

1 seasons
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Season 1

2011

7 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shadow Line about?

A murder is investigated by both sides of the line, cops and criminals, using opposing methods. But the real line is the morality within each person and how far they will go before they cross it.

How many seasons does The Shadow Line have?

1

How many episodes does The Shadow Line have?

7

Is The Shadow Line still running?

No, it ended in 2011.

When did The Shadow Line first air?

May 5, 2011

Who created The Shadow Line?

Hugo Blick

Who stars in The Shadow Line?

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Eccleston, Kierston Wareing

What genre is The Shadow Line?

Crime, Drama, Mystery