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The Shadow Line: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and crime series (2011–2011), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

The Shadow Line is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2011 with 1 season and 7 episodes. The Shadow Line has ended. Its final episode aired on June 16, 2011.

U.S. premiere: May 5, 2011
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: June 16, 2011

Where to watch The Shadow Line season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Shadow Line season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	May 5, 2011 – June 16, 2011	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

The Shadow Line season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Thu, May 5, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Thu, May 12, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Thu, May 19, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Thu, May 26, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Thu, Jun 2, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Thu, Jun 9, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Thu, Jun 16, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Shadow Line

The Shadow Line is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2011 with 1 season and 7 episodes. The Shadow Line has ended. Its final episode aired on June 16, 2011.

Season 1: Season 1 of The Shadow Line aired from May 5, 2011 to June 16, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired May 5, 2011)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Chiwetel Ejiofor (DI Jonah Gabriel), Christopher Eccleston (Joseph Bede), Richard Lintern (DCS Richard Patterson), Kierston Wareing (DS Lia Honey), Rafe Spall (Jay Wratten)

Common questions

How many seasons of The Shadow Line are there?

The Shadow Line has 1 season and 7 episodes listed, airing from May 5, 2011 to June 16, 2011.

Is The Shadow Line cancelled or ended?

The Shadow Line has ended. Its final episode aired on June 16, 2011.

Where can I watch The Shadow Line?

The Shadow Line originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.