Shadows

Shadows (1975-1978)

EndedScripted showHorror, Thriller, Supernatural

Shadows is a British Supernatural television anthology series produced by Thames Television for ITV between 1975 and 1978. Extending over three seasons, it featured ghost and horror dramas for children.

Guest actors included John Nettleton, Gareth Thomas, Jenny Agutter, Pauline Quirke, Brian Glover, June Brown,Rachel Herbert, Jacqueline Pearce and Gwyneth Strong. The series was also notable for reviving the character of Mr. Stabs.

Notable writers for the series included J. B. Priestley, Fay Weldon and PJ Hammond.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E07HoneyannNov 1, 1978
S03E06The Silver AppleOct 25, 1978
S03E05The Man Who Hated ChildrenOct 18, 1978
S03E04The Boy MerlinOct 11, 1978
S03E03And Now for My Next TrickOct 4, 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Shadows premiere?

Shadows premiered on September 26, 1975.

Who created Shadows?

Shadows was created by Dan Curtis.

What genre is Shadows?

Shadows is a horror and supernatural drama TV series.

What was the plot of Shadows?

Shadows consisted of standalone episodes, with each episode featuring a different story of the supernatural or horror genre.

Who starred in Shadows?

The cast of Shadows consisted of various actors throughout its run as it was an anthology series.

Was Shadows a popular TV series?

Shadows did not garner much popularity but gained a cult following among fans of the supernatural and horror genre.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Shadows?

The first season of Shadows did not follow a typical season format, and it consisted of approximately 16 one-hour episodes.

Did the episodes in Shadows have a recurring theme?

The episodes in Shadows did not have a recurring theme or character and instead focused on standalone stories of horror and supernatural genre.

Was Shadows an original TV series or an adaptation?

Shadows was an original TV series created by Dan Curtis.

What was the iconic element of Shadows?

Shadows is notable for its eerie opening theme tune by Robert Cobert, which became an iconic element of the series.

What was the target audience for Shadows?

Shadows target audience was fans of horror and supernatural genre, and it was not intended for a general audience.

Where was Shadows filmed?

Shadows was filmed in New York City.

Who directed the episodes in Shadows?

Various directors directed the episodes throughout its run on television.

Was Shadows a critical success?

Shadows did not receive much critical acclaim but was praised for its suspenseful and eerie storytelling.

Did Shadows receive any awards or nominations?

Shadows did not receive any awards or nominations during its run on television.

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