Summaries

A world of blurred morality, inhabited by conflicted characters on both sides of the law.

Detective Inspector Jonah Gabriel returns to work after a botched operation that resulted in him sustaining a near-fatal bullet wound. It may be his first day back on the job but he's soon thrown straight into an investigation to uncover the identity of the person responsible for killing a notorious drug baron. Gabriel however is not alone in his enquiries, as Joseph Bede, a former associate of the deceased dealer, is also out to find answers. As the two delve deeper into the mystery, their worlds are set for a collision course.—foxmulder-605-330197

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Keywords
  • husband wife relationship
  • police corruption
  • scene before opening credits
  • detective inspector
  • marital infidelity
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date May 4, 2011
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies Baby Cow Productions Company Pictures Eight Rooks Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

Synopsis

A noir thriller with diverse individuals whose worlds become interwoven after the murder of drug baron Harvey Wratten.

From the cop with a bullet in his brain, whose amnesia leaves him doubtful of his own moral compass; to the drug-lord driven by a profound personal tragedy, risking it all on one last deal; to the brilliantly lethal puppet-master who gradually emerges from the shadows to bring the story to its shocking climax The Shadow Line explores the morality of these characters as they negotiate the repercussions of Wratten's death and attempt to navigate the fine line between right and wrong.

As the thread around Wratten's operation begins to unravel, the web of intrigue becomes more complex and the question of which side of the line they stand on becomes increasingly blurred.An intelligent and gripping conspiracy thriller that delves to the heart of human morality, The Shadow Line will have audiences enthralled over six taut and thrilling episodes. Faced with similar dilemmas, on which side of the line would you stand?

(article originally from BBC website)

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