TV series

Shadow Detective

2022–2023 · 2 seasons

A tense, brooding cat-and-mouse game that keeps you guessing and emotionally invested in a flawed hero.

Tagline: There's a secret from my past.
Overview: A veteran detective who is about to retire unfolds a breathtaking psychological warfare with a mysterious man who follows his path while hiding his identity.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, guilt, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
guilt
justice
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none