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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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.
Directed by Farren BlackburnWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Daniela Nardini, Zack Morris, Brandon Robinson, Philip Bird, Jenn Murray, James Greene, Chris Mason, Sophia La Porta
Episode 2
Neil takes Paul to see an ancient Fade, who foresees his importance in the looming battle.
Directed by Farren BlackburnWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Daniela Nardini, Zack Morris, Brandon Robinson, Philip Bird, Jenn Murray, James Greene, Chris Mason, Sophia La Porta
Episode 3
As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.
Directed by Farren BlackburnWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Daniela Nardini, Jenn Murray, Chris Mason, Ian Hanmore, Lloyd Hutchinson, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Francis Magee, Ruth Gemmell
Episode 4
Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.
Directed by Tom ShanklandWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Jenn Murray, Chris Mason, Ian Hanmore, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Ruth Gemmell, Craig Conway, Genevieve Barr, Karl Collins
Episode 5
Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.
Directed by Tom ShanklandWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Jenn Murray, Chris Mason, Eleanor Matsuura, Lloyd Hutchinson, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Francis Magee, Ruth Gemmell, Craig Conway
Episode 6
A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.
Directed by Tom ShanklandWritten by Jack ThorneGuest stars Eleanor Matsuura, Francis Magee, Ruth Gemmell, Eva Dagoo, Garry Marriott, Glen Stanway
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Iain De CaesteckerPaul Roberts
Daniel KaluuyaMac Armstrong
Johnny HarrisNeil Valentine
Natalie DormerSarah Etches
Tom EllisMark Etches
Lily LovelessAnna Roberts
Sophie WuJay
Claire RushbrookMeg Roberts
BBC ThreeUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
One Shoe FilmsUnited Kingdom
