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Waking the Dead

2001·Show
90Episodes in9Seasons·TV-14

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

A second chance to catch the killer!

A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases.
Procedural Crime DramaPsychological MysteryCold Case InvestigationSomber AtmosphereCharacter-Driven NarrativeForensic RealismEmotional ResonanceSlow-Burn TensionGrief and Trauma

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Waking the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Waking the Dead legally?

Waking the Dead is included with a subscription to fuboTV and BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Waking the Dead worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Waking the Dead rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Waking the Dead have?

9 seasons

It has 9 seasons with 90 episodes.

When did Waking the Dead air?

It ran from 2001 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Waking the Dead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Waking the Dead?

12ATAUCADEESFRGBGGIEITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waking the Dead in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Waking the Dead use?

I Was Quite a LookerMood LightingFelon's FailsonHypocriteThe ScapegoatRabid CopClear My NameHollywood PsychRevisiting the Cold CaseRealistic Diction Is UnrealisticA Day in the LimelightWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Waking the Dead, including I Was Quite a Looker, Mood Lighting, Felon's Failson.