Edge of Darkness 1985
“A thriller for the nuclear age.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- November 4, 1985
- Format
- 1 season · 6 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~5.3 hours (53 min/ep)
- Created By
- Troy Kennedy Martin
- Network
- BBC Two
What is Edge of Darkness?
Edge of Darkness is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 4, 1985
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~53 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Two
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 6 episodes and an average 53-minute runtime.
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Overview
Edge of Darkness is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving inspector uncovers dark secrets behind his daughter's murder and Britain's nuclear agenda.”
- Gripping investigation into nuclear policy
- Intense family drama
- Heavy political themes may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy moody political thrillers about personal loss and government secrecy.
The series contains violent murder and intense political subject matter, suited for mature audiences.
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What event sets the plot in motion?
The murder of environmental activist Emma Craven, witnessed by her father, police inspector Ronald Craven.
Who leads the investigation?
Ronald Craven, a local police inspector and Emma’s father, leads the inquiry.
What broader issue does the series explore?
It examines the murky aspects of British nuclear policy during the 1980s.
What genre best describes the show?
It is a crime drama thriller with political overtones.
Is the series suitable for all viewers?
Its violent murder scene and intense political themes make it more appropriate for mature audiences.
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