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The Tunnel: Sabotage

8 episodes Premiered Mar 7, 2016 Updated Oct 23, 2026

Topic: "The Tunnel" Season 2. Constraint 1: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: Output ONLY valid JSON. Constraint 3: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points in the text (though the JSON structure requires an array for the primer). Constraint 4: Overview must be 160-220 words. Constraint 5: Primer must be an array of exactly 4 concise bullet points (represented as strings in the JSO

Previously on The Tunnel

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Tunnel Season 1.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

Topic: "The Tunnel" Season 2.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Output ONLY valid JSON.
Constraint 3: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points in the text (though the JSON structure requires an array for the primer).
Constraint 4: Overview must be 160-220 words.
Constraint 5: Primer must be an array of exactly 4 concise bullet points (represented as strings in the JSON array).
Constraint 6: No invented details.
TMDB Synopsis: Elise Wassermann and Karl Roebuck investigate the abduction of a French couple from the Eurotunnel. The case is complicated by a plane crash into the Channel.
Source [1]: Detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann work together to find a ser... (cut off).
Source [2]: Irrelevant (Robert Towne obituary).
Source [3]: Detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann investigate the death of a French politician in Folkestone and Calais. They are in an uneasy partnership seeking a politically-motivated serial killer.
Overview Construction:
The second season of The Tunnel features detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann as they return to investigate a new criminal case. The investigation begins when a French couple is abducted from the Eurotunnel. This specific case becomes increasingly complicated due to a plane crash into the Channel. The detectives must navigate these unfolding events as they work to resolve the situation involving the missing couple. Based on previous developments, the pair has worked together in Folkestone and Calais, where they were previously called to investigate the death of a French politician. During that prior investigation, a shocking discovery at the crime scene forced the two detectives into an uneasy partnership. They were tasked with seeking out a politically-motivated serial killer who had drawn them into his own personal agenda. In this new season, Roebuck and Wassermann continue their professional involvement in high-stakes investigations involving international incidents and criminal activity within the region.
Word Count Check (Overview):
"The second season of The Tunnel features detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann as they return to investigate a new criminal case. The investigation begins when a French couple is abducted from the Eurotunnel. This specific case becomes increasingly complicated due to a plane crash into the Channel. The detectives must navigate these unfolding events as they work to resolve the situation involving the missing couple. Based on previous developments, the pair has worked together in Folkestone and Calais, where they were previously called to investigate the death of a French politician. During that prior investigation, a shocking discovery at the crime scene forced the two detectives into an uneasy partnership

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Mar 7, 2016 · 50 min

Elise Wasserman and Karl Roebuck investigate when a couple are abducted from the Channel Tunnel in front of their young daughter. Events take a dramatic turn when a plane crashes i

S2·E2 Core

Episode 2

Mar 7, 2016 · 47 min

The hunt for Madeleine becomes a matter of international urgency but Elise's investigation slows as she is forced to keep new evidence from Karl. Further links between the abductio

S2·E3 Core

Episode 3

Mar 14, 2016 · 47 min

As the investigation continues and terrorists plan a further attack in France, a man comes forward with links to Robert. Elise uncovers disturbing facts about Eryka's past and Karl

S2·E4 Core

Episode 4

Mar 14, 2016 · 46 min

Karl and Elise receive a tip-off from a woman they believe knows Robert Fournier's whereabouts. But can she be trusted?

S2·E5 Core

Episode 5

Mar 21, 2016 · 48 min

An unexpected revelation threatens to turn Karl's life upside-down. Meanwhile, Eryka reaches out to Elise and Rosa offers the team a cryptic clue.

S2·E6 Core

Episode 6

Mar 21, 2016 · 48 min

An anonymous package gives Karl his biggest breakthrough in the case yet. Plus, the investigating team receive a clear and violent warning.

S2·E7 Mytharc

Episode 7

Mar 28, 2016 · 48 min

The team are forced to strike a deal with Vanessa. Meanwhile, someone tries to warn Karl off the case and Elise crosses a line she may quickly come to regret.

S2·E8 Mytharc

Episode 8

Mar 28, 2016 · 50 min

A lethal attack is launched and Elise and Karl's lives are thrown into jeopardy as the second series of the gripping crime drama ends in a nail-biting showdown.

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