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The Fades
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Jack Thorne
Network
BBC Three
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes
Episode 1
Paul 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.
Episode 2
Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.
Episode 3
As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.
Episode 4
Up 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 torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.
Episode 5
Paul 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 can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.
Episode 6
A 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.
Top 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
