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87% Tomatometer 15 Reviews 90% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings

A depiction of the desperate five-year hunt for serial killer Peter Sutcliffe.

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The Long Shadow — Limited Series

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Well-acted and respectful to the victims of an unspeakably horrific murder spree, The Long Shadow is a sobering and unfussy dramatization of a dark chapter in British history.

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The Long Shadow: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Nick Schager The Daily Beast This engrossing limited series recognizes that such tales are less about their specific fiends and more about ingrained misogyny and the lasting damage it causes women. Mar 21, 2024 Full Review The Long Shadow: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Graeme Blundell The Australian Arnold’s direction is simply impeccable, highly cinematic in the sense that you are aware of a deliberate hand guiding the visuals, always in touch with Jay’s taut, elided dialogue. Oct 13, 2023 Full Review The Long Shadow: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) It’s almost 50 years since British serial killer Peter Sutcliffe murdered the first of 13 women in Leeds, and this damning limited series looks back on his horrific crimes with a considered focus. Rated: 4/5 Oct 5, 2023 Full Review The Long Shadow: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Overall, it's a well-produced dramatization of real events that manages to be compelling without being too sensational. May 15, 2024 Full Review The Long Shadow: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Lacy Baugher Tellyvisions Rather than show us the grisly specifics of their deaths, The Long Shadow instead chooses to show us the lives of Sutcliffe's victims, from their interests and passions to the holes their absences leave behind in the world. Mar 26, 2024 Full Review The Long Shadow: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) The attention to detail was superb, as was a cast that included Katherine Kelly, Toby Jones, Daniel Mays, and David Morrissey. Some Yorkshire accents were more convincing than others, but this took nothing away from the overall authenticity. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Charles D Toby is always a pleasure to watch.But yet again somebody decided to change the facts for a gurl.boss character. The second victim, the married hoo ker? In REAL LIFE it was her HUSBAND that wanted her to do this...and THAT made her death a tragedy. In this fiction thwy made her the fictional gurl boss who sacrificed herself for her kids by selling herself bravely. And I. The FICTIONAL version she dearved little sympathy for putting herself there for a few Christmas presents The truth is better...the reason for the change is obvious...they wanted to make her appear independent and brave...instead she ends up with many wondering if she had been less keen on self debasement this woukd not have happened AND the husband looks sympathetic!! The real truth is better, both in fact and in drama Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Phil T Interesting story but drug out and slow. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Marcel d A story about the victims of a serial killer. This is important to note. So many times the victims are reduced to mere clues that lead to the killer. This series attempts to flip this around - quite successfully I might add. A brilliant watch! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Julia A A true crime series which doesn't focus on the killers but on the victims and the mysogynistic actions of the police that botchered the investigation. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Joy G Really derailed fascinating British period drama about serial murderer Peter Sutcliff. The always excellent Toby Jones and a talented cast pull you in right away. Highly recommend. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Rikke B If I didn’t know its a true story I wouldn’t believe that the police was this incompetent back in the day. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lee Ingleby DCS Jim Hobson Liam Ainsworth Clifford Williams Jack Deam DI Les Hanley Nigel Betts Dr Alan Caplin Michael McElhatton CC Ronald Gregory Kris Hitchen DC John Nunn
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2023 When a woman is murdered in Leeds, the police struggle to catch her killer. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 2023 In the devastating wake of more linked murders, the police face the prospect of a serial murderer at large; however, the testimony of a survivor could turn the tides. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2023 The investigation spreads to Bradford with the murder of another young woman; a female police officer is tasked with dangerous undercover sex work. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2023 When another woman survives an attack, detectives hope they might have a chance of finding their man; a driver in Leeds emerges as a prime suspect. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2023 The police review previous attacks in an effort to find more victims as the murder rate rises; the delivery of a letter from the murderer enrages George Oldfield. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2023 The West Yorkshire Police launch a massive public appeal to root out the killer; some detectives begin to voice concerns about the direction of the investigation. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2023 After a chance arrest, the killer is finally caught; in the wake of Sutcliffe's trial, the failures of the investigation are laid bare. Details

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Director
Lewis Arnold

Executive Producer
Lewis Arnold, Willow Grylls, George Kay, Elaine Pyke

Screenwriter
George Kay

Network
ITV

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
Crime, Drama, History

Original Language
British English

Release Date
Sep 25, 2023
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