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The Long Shadow

«The biggest manhunt in British history.»

Year
2023
Seasons
1 season · 7 episodes
Countries
United Kingdom
Genres
Crime Drama
Production
Director
George Kay
Starring
Michael McElhatton, Jack Deam, Lee Ingleby, Kris Hitchen

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About the series

The series follows a massive police investigation that began after a series of murders of women in Yorkshire. Over several years, detectives work to identify the killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper and gather evidence linking him to the crimes. Hundreds of officers join the search, following leads, questioning witnesses and investigating countless suspects. As the investigation continues, the killer remains at large and the number of victims grows, turning the case into one of the largest and most challenging murder investigations in British history.

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2023 · 7 episodes

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    Episode 1

    25 Sep 2023 50 min

    The police struggle to catch the killer of a woman murdered in Leeds, and a desperate mother is forced to make a difficult decision.

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    Episode 2

    02 Oct 2023 48 min

    The police face the prospect of a multiple murderer at large in the wake of more linked murders, but the testimony of a survivor could turn the tide.

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Episode 3

    09 Oct 2023 48 min

    The investigation spreads to Bradford with the murder of another young woman, and a female police officer is tasked with dangerous undercover work.

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Episode 4

    16 Oct 2023 48 min

    When another woman survives an attack, detectives hope that they are in with a chance of finding their man as a driver in Leeds emerges as prime suspect.

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Episode 5

    23 Oct 2023 48 min

    The police revisit historic attacks in the hope of identifying further victims, and George Oldfield is fired up by the arrival of a letter from the killer.

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    Episode 6

    30 Oct 2023 48 min

    West Yorkshire Police launch a huge public appeal in the hope of rooting out the killer as some detectives begin to voice concerns about the investigation.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    Episode 7

    06 Nov 2023 48 min

    After a chance arrest, the killer is finally caught and the failures of the investigation are laid bare in the wake of the trial.

Questions and answers

How many seasons and episodes does “The Long Shadow” have?

1 season, 7 episodes.

When did “The Long Shadow” premiere?

Premiere: 25 September 2023.

Who stars in “The Long Shadow”?

Starring: Michael McElhatton, Jack Deam, Lee Ingleby, Kris Hitchen.

Who directed “The Long Shadow”?

Director: George Kay.

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