The Fades 2011
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 21, 2011
- Last Aired
- October 26, 2011
- Format
- 1 season · 6 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~6 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "Episode 6" (★ 8.3/10)
- Created By
- Jack Thorne
- Network
- BBC Three
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV
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
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 95 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Three
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“Seventeen-year-old Paul sees the dead and must stop an apocalypse.”
- Features a young protagonist facing supernatural forces
- Involves a race to prevent an apocalypse
- Limited available details in the provided sources
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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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 21, 2011
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 28, 2011
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 5, 2011
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 12, 2011
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Oct 19, 2011
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Oct 26, 2011
Frequently asked questions
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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