The Fades

2011

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7.6| 0h30m| TV-14| en| More Info
Released: 21 September 2011 Ended
Producted By: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/fades/
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Seventeen-year old Paul can see the spirits of the dead. When one of these restless spirits crosses back into the living world, he is forced into a fight to prevent the apocalypse.

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agentgdward Like everything it's been compared to it's almost perfect. The theme is kind of like Buffy TVS, though the actors make it feel more grown up and immersive like Walking Dead/FTWD. Iain plays his part with a complexity you don't expect from the reluctantly-destined-to-fight-evil lead. Paul's best friend Mac gently broke my heart every moment; funny for sure but way more than comic relief. I haven't watched the ending yet but I'm sure it lives up to the reviews. I never feel taken out of the story even though the lore is a bit...vague.
kjruk Horrible characters and characterisation. Idiotic plot movements that are entirely predictable. Paul turns up to rescue his girlfriend and by episode 5 still doesn't know he is walking into an obvious trap. Who would have guessed. That is lazy silly plotting.God help us if all we have is a Paul to save the world. The main character is a half baked often pathetic idiot who wants be nice to everybody including the man eating zombies. In episode 5 he still spends half the time with a jaw dropped mouth wide open look of stupor as stuff happens all around him. Episode 5 and he still doesn't know whats going on!! I just found him irritating. How can anybody be so dumb. Constantly asking What did I do? What is going on? Right till the end.The only likable character is his sidekick, Mac who actually behaves like a clever teenager might.As usual the baddies are the strongest and cleverest outwitting the dumb Angelics at every turn. All the good people are pathetic. And why would the zombies be going up instead of down to hell? No answers. And who needs enemies when there is a psychotic angelical!The body count gets huge and yet there are no news bulletins, journalists or TV crews. Mobile phones but no cctv for the police to use. Since Paul knows what the evil leader looks like why doesn't he tell the police like any intelligent person would. And where is God in all this? Cant he fix his own system? Useless. The plot just does not stand up to the believability test.
gbkimberley The Fades is a terrific original series that I couldn't wait to see each week.Thankfully it's a UK produced show so, even though the first season ended in a nicely rounded off manner, we were still left with the possibility of a return next year, unlike the American produced quality programs which seem to get cancelled on the whim of some executive who decides that because he doesn't like it no-one will.The Fades isn't expensively made, it doesn't feature established stars and it doesn't run for more than the usual (UK) 6 episodes, but it's quality.We have Mr Joe Belowaverage (Paul) thrust into the unfamiliar realm of Fades; ghosts of people who have died and not ascended and Angelics; living people who have the ability to see Fades and interact with them.Paul, very ably supported by his best mate and wing-man Mac, finds out that he's also an Angelic just at the time where the Fades (royally pi**ed off because they haven't been able to ascend) decide it's time to hit back.There's a well balanced mix of surprises, thrills, horror, humour, and pathos with this series and I can't wait for Season 2.I highly recommend it and guarantee you will too if you watch more than one episode.*Update: Well it seems that The Fades has run into an American style TV Executive and has not been renewed for a 2nd season after all :( Don't let that stop you from seeing this excellent series though because, as I mentioned above, it does finish in a nicely rounded off fashion and doesn't leave you hanging out for answers.
Scuba Head Although I was not sure how the show would turn out when started watching Episode 1, I realized what a great show it is. I think casting is great and it is an excellent horror show. You never know what will happen next. I hope to see this show lasting several seasons.I highly recommend this show who is into horror and want to have a good time.Ms.Wu is doing a great job in acting as well. 8 out of 10.It can be put in the same category as Walking Dead (Season 2 just started by the way)I am looking forward to watching new episodes.Cheers