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Shades of Darkness: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK

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Shades of Darkness has 2 seasons and 9 episodes on ITV1 (1983–1986).

Shades of Darkness is a UK drama and horror series on ITV1, which ran from 1983 to 1986, with 2 seasons and 9 episodes. Shades of Darkness has ended; its final episode aired on Saturday, September 27, 1986.

Shades of Darkness seasons (2 seasons, 9 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 17May 27, 1983July 8, 1983
Season 22June 21, 1986September 27, 1986

Original UK air dates on ITV1.

Common questions

How many seasons of Shades of Darkness are there?

Shades of Darkness has 2 seasons and 9 episodes, first airing on Friday, May 27, 1983.

Has Shades of Darkness ended?

Shades of Darkness has ended; its final episode aired on Saturday, September 27, 1986.

What channel is Shades of Darkness on in the UK?

Shades of Darkness aired on ITV1. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in Shades of Darkness?

The main cast includes Norma West, Annette Wilkie-Miller.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 11, 2026.