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The Fades 2011

★ 7.2/10 · 95 votes TV-14 DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 6 eps Ended
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What is The Fades?

The television series The Fades is a drama and sci-fi and fantasy program that debuted in 2011. The program centers on a seventeen-year-old character named Paul, who has the ability to see the spirits of the dead.

Type
TV series
Year
2011
Status
Ended
Episodes
6
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 21, 2011
Last aired
Oct 26, 2011
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC Three
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama #Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The television series The Fades is a drama and sci-fi and fantasy program that debuted in 2011. The program centers on a seventeen-year-old character named Paul, who has the ability to see the spirits of the dead. The story unfolds as one of these restless spirits crosses back into the living world, forcing Paul into a fight to prevent the apocalypse. The television series consists of six episodes. These six episodes were first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Three and BBC HD beginning on 21 September 2011. Following its UK broadcast, the series was later broadcast in the United States on BBC America starting on 14 January 2012. Additionally, the program is classified under the TV-14 rating. The narrative combines elements of supernatural encounters with a high-stakes struggle for survival, positioning the young protagonist at the center of impending global disaster.

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Should you watch it?

“Seventeen-year-old Paul sees the dead and must stop an apocalypse.”

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  • Features a young protagonist facing supernatural forces
  • Involves a race to prevent an apocalypse
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Watch it if you enjoy supernatural drama and fantasy stories about preventing the end of the world.

The series contains supernatural and apocalyptic themes suited for a TV-14 audience.

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When was The Fades first broadcast?

The six episodes were first broadcast beginning 21 September 2011 on BBC Three and BBC HD, and on BBC America from 14 January 2012.

How many episodes are in the series?

The series consists of six episodes.

What is the main character's name and age?

The main character is a seventeen-year-old named Paul.

What ability does Paul have?

Paul can see the spirits of the dead.

What genres does the series fall under?

The series is categorized under drama, sci-fi, and fantasy.

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