Shadow Chasers

1985·Show
14Episodes in1Season
71
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Shadow Chasers is a 1985 American mystery television series created by Brian Grazer and Kenneth Johnson. Thirteen episodes were produced, nine of which were shown on the ABC television network, the remaining four on the Armed Forces Network. It debuted on November 14, 1985, and was produced by Warner Bros. Television. Shadow Chasers features strait-laced British anthropologist Jonathan MacKensie, who is blackmailed by his department head, Dr. Julianna Moorhouse of the fictional Georgetown Institute Paranormal Research Unit, into investigating a supposed "haunting" involving a teenage boy in return for a research grant. He paired up with flamboyant tabloid reporter Edgar "Benny" Benedek in an attempt to short-cut the time involved, and over Moorhouse's objections.
Supernatural MysteryOdd Couple Dynamics80s TelevisionParanormal InvestigationLighthearted DramaEccentric CharactersEpisodic AdventureWhimsical

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Is Shadow Chasers worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Shadow Chasers have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 14 episodes.

When did Shadow Chasers air?

It ran from 1985 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is Shadow Chasers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Shadow Chasers use?

Agent MulderAgent ScullyBritish StuffinessFantasy Kitchen SinkI Want My Jet PackIn-Series NicknameSkeptic No LongerThe '80sShout-Out"Scooby-Doo" HoaxTime Travel

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Shadow Chasers, including Agent Mulder, Agent Scully, British Stuffiness.

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