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The Fades

The Fades
★ 7.2/10•2011•1h 0m•TV-14•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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.

Jack Thorne · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 21, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E155m

Episode 1

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.

Sep 21, 2011

Episode 2 - Episode 2E255m

Episode 2

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

Sep 28, 2011

Episode 3 - Episode 3E355m

Episode 3

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.

Oct 5, 2011

Episode 4 - Episode 4E455m

Episode 4

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.

Oct 12, 2011

Episode 5 - Episode 5E555m

Episode 5

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.

Oct 19, 2011

Episode 6 - Episode 6E655m

Episode 6

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.

Oct 26, 2011

Actors

Iain De Caestecker

Iain De Caestecker

Paul Roberts

Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya

Mac Armstrong

Johnny Harris

Johnny Harris

Neil Valentine

Natalie Dormer

Natalie Dormer

Sarah Etches

Tom Ellis

Tom Ellis

Mark Etches

Lily Loveless

Lily Loveless

Anna Roberts

Sophie Wu

Sophie Wu

Jay

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook

Meg Roberts

Robbie Gee

Robbie Gee

DCI Armstrong

Joe Dempsie

Joe Dempsie

John

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