TV series
Original Sin
1997, English, on ITV1. Created by P. D. James.
Commander Adam Dalgliesh is consulted by one of his literary heroes when Peverell Press staff fall victim to a rash of hate mail. When the body of an editor is discovered and another member of the venerable firm is found dead soon after, Dalgliesh and his team—Detective Inspectors Kate Miskin and Daniel Aron—turn to the past to track down a murderer who seems prepared to kill and kill again.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 51 min
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 3 April 1997
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- P. D. JamesCreator
- Roy MarsdenAdam Dalgliesh · 3 ep
- Lizzy McInnernyKate Miskin · 3 ep
- Carolyn PicklesMiss Blackett · 3 ep
- Cathryn HarrisonClaudia Etienne · 3 ep
- Rowena CooperMrs. Demery · 3 ep
- Sylvia SymsEsme Carling · 3 ep
- Ian BannenGabriel Dauntsey · 3 ep
- Amanda RootFrances Peverell · 3 ep
- Jonny CoyneJames de Witt · 3 ep
- Raymond GérômeJean-Philippe Etienne · 3 ep
- Samantha EdmondsMandy Price · 3 ep
- Eoin McCarthyDeclan Cartwright · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 March 1997
- Last aired
- 3 April 1997
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Original Sin: quick answers
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How many seasons of Original Sin are there?
Original Sin has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 51 minutes each.
Is Original Sin finished?
Yes. Original Sin ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Original Sin suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Original Sin?
If you liked Original Sin, try Inside Man, Agatha Christie's Marple, Annika.
Who created Original Sin?
Original Sin was created by P. D. James and stars Roy Marsden, Lizzy McInnerny, Carolyn Pickles.