TV series
Edge of Darkness
1985, English, on BBC Two. Created by Troy Kennedy Martin.
A thriller for the nuclear age.
Environmental activist Emma Craven is murdered in front of her father, local police inspector Ronald Craven. Investigating the death leads him through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of British nuclear policy of the 1980s.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 53 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
Absolute Cinema
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8.1/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Fusion
Aired 9 December 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Troy Kennedy MartinCreator
- Bob PeckRonald Craven · 6 ep
- Joe Don BakerDarius Jedburgh · 6 ep
- Charles KayPendleton · 6 ep
- Joanne WhalleyEmma Craven · 5 ep
- Ian McNeiceHarcourt · 5 ep
- John WoodvineRoss · 4 ep
- Jack WatsonJames Godbolt · 4 ep
- Hugh FraserBennett · 4 ep
- Allan CuthbertsonChilwell · 4 ep
- David FleeshmanJones · 3 ep
- Bill StewartDingle · 3 ep
- Imogen StaleyYoung Emma · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 November 1985
- Last aired
- 9 December 1985
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Edge of Darkness: quick answers
Is Edge of Darkness worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Edge of Darkness are there?
Edge of Darkness has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 53 minutes each.
Is Edge of Darkness finished?
Yes. Edge of Darkness ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Edge of Darkness on?
Edge of Darkness isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Edge of Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Edge of Darkness yet.
What shows are like Edge of Darkness?
If you liked Edge of Darkness, try Dalziel and Pascoe, Vera, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
Who created Edge of Darkness?
Edge of Darkness was created by Troy Kennedy Martin and stars Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker, Charles Kay.