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The Tunnel

2013·Show
24Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
72
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The Tunnel fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

The plot follows detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wasserman working together to find a serial killer who left the upper-half body of a French politician and the lower-half of a British prostitute in the Channel Tunnel, at the midpoint between France and the UK. They later learn that the killer—who comes to be nicknamed the "Truth Terrorist"—is on a moral crusade to highlight many social problems, terrorising both countries in the process
Gritty Crime ThrillerPolice ProceduralCross-Cultural DynamicsSocial CommentarySerial Killer MysteryTense InvestigationCharacter-Driven DramaDark & Bleak TonePolitical UndertonesEuropean Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Tunnel

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Where can I stream The Tunnel legally?

The Tunnel is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tunnel worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tunnel rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does The Tunnel have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 24 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tunnel?

Critics69
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate The Tunnel higher (77) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Tunnel air?

It ran from 2013 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is The Tunnel in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Tunnel?

34ARATAUBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDOEC+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tunnel in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tunnel use?

Big Fancy HouseThe CavalryAxe-CrazyThink of the Children!Corrupt Corporate ExecutiveLaw of Inverse FertilityAsshole VictimSadistic ChoiceYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessPolice BrutalityAdaptational SexualityGroin Attackand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for The Tunnel, including Big Fancy House, The Cavalry, Axe-Crazy.