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The Fades

2011 Ended 60m episodes

7.2/10 95 votes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Seventeen-year old Paul can see the spirits of the dead. When one of these restless spirits crosses back into the living world, he is forced into a fight to prevent the apocalypse.

Created by:: Jack Thorne
Cast:: Iain De Caestecker, Daniel Kaluuya, Johnny Harris, Natalie Dormer
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC Three

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.2

Episode 1

2011-09-21 · 55m

Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.7

Episode 2

2011-09-28 · 55m

Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 5.0

Episode 3

2011-10-05 · 55m

As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 5.4

Episode 4

2011-10-12 · 55m

Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 5.2

Episode 5

2011-10-19 · 55m

Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 8.3

Episode 6

2011-10-26 · 55m

A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.

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