Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

A second chance to catch the killer!

TV-14 2001 · 9 seasons · 90 eps · ★ 7.2 · Crime, Mystery, Drama

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A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases.

Created by Keith Gordon

Network: BBC One

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