TV ShowEndedBBC ThreeDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

The Fades

2011 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.2(189 reviews)

12.6274% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 21, 2011
Last air date: Oct 26, 2011
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Three
Creator / showrunner: Jack Thorne
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: BBC, One Shoe Films

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been added yet.

Keywords

supernaturalpsychic powerminiseriesapocalypsespiritghostcelestialsupernatural dramaheavenly conflict

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Iain De Caestecker

Paul Roberts

Daniel Kaluuya

Mac Armstrong

Johnny Harris

Neil Valentine

Natalie Dormer

Sarah Etches

Tom Ellis

Mark Etches

Lily Loveless

Anna Roberts

Sophie Wu

Jay

Claire Rushbrook

Meg Roberts

Robbie Gee

DCI Armstrong

Joe Dempsie

John

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.2

189 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera6.2/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.199999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.2/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.2/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7.199999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful