The Fades

10 Best Episodes of The Fades - Season 1

Paul is a young man who is haunted by apocalyptic dreams that neither his therapist or best friend, Mac, can provide answers for. Worse still, Paul is starting to see the Fades – the spirits of the dead – all around him.They're everywhere but they can't be seen, smelt, heard or touched by living beings. But now an embittered and vengeful Fade has found a way to break the barrier between the dead and the living and Paul, Mac and their friends and family are all right in the eye of the storm.

Written by Sophie and last updated on oct 12, 2022.

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The Fades - S1E1

#6 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Paul struggles with home and sixth-form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul is seeing, his life is transformed.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 170 votes.

The Fades - S1E2

#5 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Neil goes underground to begin planning his fight back against the Fades and as Paul's terrifying visions continue, Neil takes him to see an ancient Fade, who foresees Paul's importance in the looming battle. Realising how high the stakes have become, Paul decides the upcoming school ball will be his big goodbye to his old life. Meanwhile, DC Armstrong continues to investigate the growing number of missing persons cases in the town, completely unaware that they are being slaughtered by the Fades.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 134 votes.

The Fades - S1E3

#4 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 130 votes.

The Fades - S1E6

#3 - Episode 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.

The episode was rated 8.52 from 118 votes.

The Fades - S1E5

#2 - Episode 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile, more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on a collision course.

The episode was rated 8.52 from 112 votes.

The Fades - S1E4

#1 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.

The episode was rated 8.72 from 123 votes.

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