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The Shadow Line

2011Show1 season7 episodes

76
GreatGoodWatch score
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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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  • Binge-friendly

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The Shadow Line episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.1
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.8

Cast

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Directors
Hugo Blick
Written by
Hugo Blick

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Facts

May 5, 2011 · June 16, 2011 · Ended

First aired
May 5, 2011
Last aired
June 16, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Realistic Diction Is Unrealistic, Intrepid Reporter, Face Framed in Shadow +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shadow Line?"

Questions about The Shadow Line

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shadow Line?

In the United States, The Shadow Line is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Shadow Line worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (71).

How long does it take to watch The Shadow Line?

7 h

About 7 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Will I feel good after watching The Shadow Line?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Shadow Line use?

Realistic Diction Is UnrealisticIntrepid ReporterFace Framed in ShadowHidden Agenda VillainEvil Power VacuumPsychopathic ManchildDa ChiefHe Knows Too MuchAnd StarringPlot-Triggering DeathStatus Quo Is GodSomeone to Remember Him Byand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Realistic Diction Is Unrealistic, Intrepid Reporter, and Face Framed in Shadow.