Waking the Dead
“A second chance to catch the killer!”
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A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases.
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Series 1
Burn Out (1)
A young woman, Marina sets fire to an abandoned car in a street and takes photographs of it as it burns. Boyd walks by and tackles her to the ground, attempting to shield her from the possible explosion. He later learns that Marina's father died in a car accident a few years earlier in that spot, and Marina refuses to accept that his death was an accident. Although not officially a cold case, Boyd is intrigued and reluctantly agrees to investigate. Frankie runs forensic tests on Marina's father's car and proves that he was still alive after the crash and could have escaped. The answers they uncover may mean that the danger to Marina is much greater than any of them had suspected.
Burn Out (2)
Boyd has Marinas uncle, Mike Coleman and her mother Gwen brought in for questioning while Frankie searches the house. The team find the items that were recovered from the car nine years ago and suspect that Perry Coleman was being blackmailed by Rod Brogan, a friend of Perry's. Boyd has the body exhumed and the DNA results surprise everyone.
The Blind Beggar (1)
Workmen are burrowing in the crypt of a Catholic church when they come across the skeletal remains of a young man buried in concrete. The squad sets about trying to pinpoint the identity of the body, which was buried with the accoutrements of certain Catholic rituals. Even more oddly, there is a message in Braille buried with the corpse, which tums out to be a passage from one of St Paul's letters to the Corinthians The team suspects that the body was never meant to be discovered.
The Blind Beggar (2)
The hunt continues for the murderer. The team uncovers some long hidden family secrets while questioning the community & congregation. Also Frankie discovers a possible biological connection between the former parish priest, Father Stuart, and the first victim.
A Simple Sacrifice (1)
Boyd and the team decide to reopen the 25 year old case of Annie Keel, a woman who was tried and convicted of a double homicide solely based upon her own confession. Boyd doubts the validity of the conviction, and decides to dig deeper to possibly discover what really happened. Why did Annie confess? Did she really commit murder, or was she covering for someone else?
A Simple Sacrifice (2)
Boyd and the team continue their investigation of the Annie Keel case, and try to locate her son who was present during the murders.
Every Breath You Take (1)
When the corpse of a well-known police woman who went missing a year earlier is found floating in the Thames, Boyd and his team of investigators try to track down who murdered her and her unborn child.
Every Breath You Take (2)
Grace is not convinced that the stalker who confessed to the murder is truly guilty. But who really killed the police officer? Was it possibly the stalker, her ex-husband, or the married father of her unborn baby?
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About Waking the Dead
“A second chance to catch the killer!”
A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases. Across 9 seasons and 90 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Waking the Dead Cast and Characters
The cast features Trevor Eve (as DCI Peter Boyd), Sue Johnston (as Dr. Grace Foley), Tara Fitzgerald (as Dr. Eve Lockhart), Wil Johnson (as DS Spencer Jordan), and Eva Birthistle (as Det Supt Sarah Cavendish). Their performances are a major reason Waking the Dead has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Waking the Dead NowWhy People Are Watching Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Waking the Dead online for free?
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How many episodes does Waking the Dead have?
Waking the Dead has 90 episodes across 9 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Waking the Dead good? What's the rating?
Waking the Dead holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 44 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Waking the Dead?
The main cast includes Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Tara Fitzgerald, and Wil Johnson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Waking the Dead available in English?
Yes — Waking the Dead was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Waking the Dead released?
Waking the Dead first aired in 2001.
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Where can I watch Waking the Dead for free?
You can watch Waking the Dead online for free on Bowood.TV. All 90 episodes across 9 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Waking the Dead have?
Waking the Dead currently has 9 seasons and a total of 90 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Waking the Dead about?
A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases. It belongs to the Crime, Mystery, Drama genres.
In which language is Waking the Dead originally available?
Waking the Dead was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Waking the Dead first released?
Waking the Dead first premiered on June 18, 2001 (2001). The series has since concluded its run.
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