CaseyReese
8/10.
Reviewed on February 4, 2023
Edge of Darkness(1985)
A thriller for the nuclear age.
8.11 season6 episodesEnded
CrimeDrama
Edge of Darkness Synopsis
Environmental activist Emma Craven is murdered in front of her father, local police inspector Ronald Craven. Investigating the death leads him through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of British nuclear policy of the 1980s.
Edge of Darkness (1985) is a crime and drama series that premiered on November 4, 1985, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker and Charles Kay. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1985-11-04
- Last aired:
- 1985-12-09
Edge of Darkness (1985) Trailer
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Edge of Darkness Cast & Crew
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Edge of Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 53 ratings.
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7/10There weren’t many things on television that got all four of us watching in our house, but as this gripping thriller gathered pace over six weeks, it was certainly one of those few. It all starts when policemen “Craven” (Bob Peck) takes his daughter (Joanne Whalley) home only for her to be gunned down in the drive. Desolate, he is convinced that this was an attempt on his own life that went wrong, but shortly after…
Reviewed on November 15, 2025
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Edge of Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Edge of Darkness?
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Episodes of Edge of Darkness (1985) can be bought or rented from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Edge of Darkness are there?
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Edge of Darkness has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 4, 1985.
Is Edge of Darkness still running?
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No. Edge of Darkness is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 9, 1985.
Who is in the cast of Edge of Darkness?
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Edge of Darkness (1985) stars Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker and Charles Kay. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Edge of Darkness any good?
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Edge of Darkness (1985) is rated 8.1 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Edge of Darkness trailer?
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The official Edge of Darkness trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.