The Shadow Line (2011–2011)

TV ShowEndedBBC TwoDrama, Crime, Thriller1 season, 7 episodes
The Shadow Line posterReview score: 75%

Plot

Series about a murder investigated by both sides of the line, cops and criminals, and the opposing methods they use to solve it. Detective Jonah Gabriel is called to investigate the murder of the head of a major criminal organization. At the same time, an associate of the organization is planning to risk everything he has on one last drug deal. As Gabriel begins to unravel the threads, the web of intrigue becomes more complex.

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  1. 01The Shadow Line S01E04Episode 4S01E04 · 1.0Jay Wratten's insistence that Bob Harris is responsible for his uncle's murder causes problems for Bede's new business deal. Meanwhile Gabriel struggles to placate his ex-mistress and Gatehouse shows he'll go to great lengths to find Glickman.
  2. 02The Shadow Line S01E06Episode 6S01E06 · 1.0Gabriel uncovers some dark truths about Counterpoint which implicate his colleagues and Glickman warns him that Gatehouse will hunt him down. Bede gets one step closer to finally getting out of the drugs game.

Episodes by season

Season017Episodes2011Aired 1.0Season avg
  1. S01E01The Shadow Line S01E01Episode 1May 5, 2011—In a race with the dealers, DI Gabriel leads the investigation into a drug baron's murder.
  2. S01E02The Shadow Line S01E02Episode 2May 12, 2011—The driver of Wratten's car is identified, and Gabriel and Joseph Bede are desperate to get to him first, but they find themselves in a thre
  3. S01E03The Shadow Line S01E03Episode 3May 19, 2011—Bede reluctantly finds himself in the driving secret of the drugs cartel. Meanwhile Gabriel continues to investigate the Wratten murder agai
  4. S01E04The Shadow Line S01E04Episode 4May 26, 2011 1.0Jay Wratten's insistence that Bob Harris is responsible for his uncle's murder causes problems for Bede's new business deal. Meanwhile Gabri
  5. S01E05The Shadow Line S01E05Episode 5June 2, 2011—Gatehouse finally tracks Glickman down with explosive consequences. Gabriel gets closer to finding out why he got shot and there's help for
  6. S01E06The Shadow Line S01E06Episode 6June 9, 2011 1.0Gabriel uncovers some dark truths about Counterpoint which implicate his colleagues and Glickman warns him that Gatehouse will hunt him down
  7. S01E07The Shadow Line S01E07Episode 7June 16, 2011—Bede desperately tries to complete the final drug deal as his wife's condition deteriorates rapidly, while Gabriel is inexorably drawn to a

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Castfull cast & details

Chiwetel EjioforChiwetel EjioforDI Jonah GabrielChristopher EcclestonChristopher EcclestonJoseph BedeRichard LinternRichard LinternDCS Richard PattersonKierston WareingKierston WareingDS Lia HoneyRafe SpallRafe SpallJay WrattenStephen ReaStephen ReaGatehouseLesley SharpLesley SharpJulie BedeRobert PughRobert PughBob Harris

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