Molly WindsorEmma
Laura FraserProf. Sarah Gordon
Jennifer SpenceProf. Kathy Torrance
Martin CompstonDaniel MacAfee
Michael NardoneDCI Neil McKinven
Laurie BrettIzzy Alessi
John Gordon SinclairDrew Cubbin
Vincent ReganPhil MacAfee
Moyo AkandéTrina
Badria TimimiDean Jean Bruzzi
Andrea HartJanine MuirWhy it may be worth watching
- Traces combines Mystery and Crime storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Jennifer Spence.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.4/10 from 57 votes.
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Traces
The evidence doesn't lie. People do.
Set against the stunning Scottish landscape in and around Dundee, three compelling female characters — Emma Hedges, Prof. Sarah Gordon and Prof. Kathy Torrance — join forces to uncover the truth about an unsolved murder case that's very close to home.
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Best suited to viewers looking for Mystery, Crime. The available catalogue spans 2 seasons.
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scotlandbased on novel or bookmurdercase studylab assistant
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r96skExternal review ·
**SEASON ONE REVIEW:**
<br />Season Rating: 9/10
<br />Overall Rating: 9/10
What a great opening season! 'Traces' is excellent TV.
Love the setting of Dundee, Scotland and the casting in particular. Molly Windsor leads strongly as Emma, with Martin Compston adding a touch of quality as Daniel. You also have very good performances from the likes of Michael Nardone, Laurie Brett and Vincent Regan - among others. The pacing and relatively short (~43mins) episodes make this an extremely entertaining and enjoyable six episodes.
The story is grippi…
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**SEASON ONE REVIEW:**
<br />Season Rating: 9/10
<br />Overall Rating: 9/10
What a great opening season! 'Traces' is excellent TV.
Love the setting of Dundee, Scotland and the casting in particular. Molly Windsor leads strongly as Emma, with Martin Compston adding a touch of quality as Daniel. You also have very good performances from the likes of Michael Nardone, Laurie Brett and Vincent Regan - among others. The pacing and relatively short (~43mins) episodes make this an extremely entertaining and enjoyable six episodes.
The story is gripping. The show does a terrific job at making you trust no-one and question everyone, it took me a fair amount of time before I could definitively pinpoint where it was exactly going. The wrap up to season one is more than satisfactory. Other positives include the cinematography and music; love the opening theme, also.
Hopefully this returns for a second season.
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