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Traces

2019–2022 · 2 seasons

A measured, atmospheric crime drama that draws you into its forensic detail and quiet emotional undercurrents.

Created by
Val McDermid, Amelia Bullmore
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Starring
Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Jennifer Spence
Tagline
The evidence doesn't lie. People do.
Overview
Set against the stunning Scottish landscape in and around Dundee, three compelling female characters — Emma Hedges, Prof. Sarah Gordon and Prof. Kathy Torrance — join forces to uncover the truth about an unsolved murder case that's very close to home.

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Created by
Val McDermid, Amelia Bullmore
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Starring
Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Jennifer Spence
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • mystery
  • crime
  • justice
  • grief
  • identity
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • procedural
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
mystery, crime
Created by
Val McDermid, Amelia Bullmore
Written by
Amelia Bullmore, Jess Williams, Val McDermid
Starring
Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Jennifer Spence, Martin Compston, Michael Nardone, Laurie Brett, John Gordon Sinclair, Vincent Regan
Length
2 seasons, 12 episodes, 46 min each
Network
U&Alibi
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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