The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective (1986)

1986 • 1 season • Drama, Mystery
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DramaMystery
Nov 16, 1986 – Dec 21, 1986•United Kingdom
1 Season•6 Episodes•Ended
Language English
NMTW 80% Good
Won 3 BAFTA 6 wins & 8 nominations total
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Aired Dec 21, 1986
S1:E6

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Confined to his bed and battling a mysterious illness that’s stolen his strength, acclaimed author Elias Thorne retreats into the vibrant worlds he created. As reality blurs, Elias finds himself vividly re-experiencing his most beloved detective stories – not as memories, but as immersive, hallucinatory journeys where he becomes entangled in the very mysteries he penned. Each episode pulls viewers deeper into this captivating blend of present suffering and imagined adventure, exploring the fragile boundary between a brilliant mind and its own unraveling.

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Country: United Kingdom
NMTW Rating:
80% Good
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode duration: 1 h 10 min

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Confined to bed with a mysterious illness, a celebrated author escapes into vivid hallucinations, re-experiencing the thrilling detective stories he wrote.

Alternative title: The Singing Detective
Release year: 16.11.1986 – 21.12.1986
Language: English
Awards: 🏆 Won 3 BAFTA 6 wins & 8 nominations total
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Type: Series

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