The Fades (2011–2011)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Thriller, Supernatural1 season, 6 episodes
The Fades posterReview score: 69%

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Plot

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.

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  1. 01The Fades S01E06Episode 6S01E06 · 8.3A 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.
  2. 02The Fades S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 7.7Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.
  3. 03The Fades S01E01Episode 1S01E01 · 7.2Paul 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.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2011Aired 6.5Season avg
  1. S01E01The Fades S01E01Episode 1September 21, 2011 7.2Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When
  2. S01E02The Fades S01E02Episode 2September 28, 2011 7.7Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.
  3. S01E03The Fades S01E03Episode 3October 5, 2011 5.0As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of n
  4. S01E04The Fades S01E04Episode 4October 12, 2011 5.4Up 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 to
  5. S01E05The Fades S01E05Episode 5October 19, 2011 5.2Paul 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 ca
  6. S01E06The Fades S01E06Season's bestEpisode 6October 26, 2011 8.3A 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

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Cast

Iain De CaesteckerIain De CaesteckerPaul RobertsNatalie DormerNatalie DormerSarah EtchesTom EllisTom EllisMark EtchesDaniel KaluuyaDaniel KaluuyaMac ArmstrongClaire RushbrookClaire RushbrookMeg RobertsJohnny HarrisJohnny HarrisNeil ValentineJoe DempsieJoe DempsieJohnDaniela NardiniDaniela NardiniHelen Marshall

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