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Touching Evil

  • TV Series
  • 1997–19991997–1999
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 50m
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7.8/10
2K
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Robson Green in Touching Evil (1997)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Touching Evil is a crime drama following the exploits of a crack squad on the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, a rapid response police force that serves the entire county.Touching Evil is a crime drama following the exploits of a crack squad on the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, a rapid response police force that serves the entire county.Touching Evil is a crime drama following the exploits of a crack squad on the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, a rapid response police force that serves the entire county.
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7.8/10
2K
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  • Creator
    • Paul Abbott
  • Stars
    • Robson Green
    • Nicola Walker
    • Shaun Dingwall
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  • Creator
    • Paul Abbott
  • Stars
    • Robson Green
    • Nicola Walker
    • Shaun Dingwall
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    • 21User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Robson Green
    Robson Green
    • Dave Creegan
    16 episodes16 eps • 1997–1999
    Nicola Walker
    Nicola Walker
    • D.I. Susan Taylor
    16 episodes16 eps • 1997–1999
    Shaun Dingwall
    Shaun Dingwall
    • Mark Rivers…
    16 episodes16 eps • 1997–1999
    Michael Feast
    Michael Feast
    • Commander Enwright…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1997–1999
    Mary Cunningham
    • Marion
    11 episodes11 eps • 1997–1998
    Saskia Abbott
    • Kerry Creegan
    7 episodes7 eps • 1997–1998
    Antony Byrne
    • Barry
    7 episodes7 eps • 1997–1998
    Holly Earl
    Holly Earl
    • Louise Creegan
    7 episodes7 eps • 1997–1998
    Molly Moloney
    • Ruby Creegan
    7 episodes7 eps • 1997–1998
    Adam Kotz
    Adam Kotz
    • Jonathan Kreitman
    6 episodes6 eps • 1997
    John Duttine
    John Duttine
    • Michael Hawkins
    4 episodes4 eps • 1998
    Kenneth MacDonald
    Kenneth MacDonald
    • Cyril
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997
    Sean Gilder
    Sean Gilder
    • Steve Carroll
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997
    Sharon Bower
    • Linda Hawkins
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998
    Tara Moran
    • Hannah Donald
    3 episodes3 eps • 1999
    Tim Packham
    • Gravedigger…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1997–1998
    Ian McDiarmid
    Ian McDiarmid
    • Ronald Hinks
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997
    Philip Jackson
    Philip Jackson
    • Jim Keller
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    • Creator
      • Paul Abbott
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    User reviews21

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    Twisted and gritty
    This was one of my favorite "Mystery!" series. This was something of a precursor to shows like "CSI" and "Without a Trace," and ten times better. Robson Greene is DI Dave Creegan, a workaholic who works in a fictional British unit called Organized Serial Crime (OSC). Creegan received a bullet in the head some time back, and was brought back to life through the miracle of medicine, now walking a tightrope on the edge of sanity as the semi-suicidal detective hunts down serial killers and other perps through his gift for thinking like they do. Creegan's partner, DI Susan Taylor, is a no-nonsense type whose method for solving cases is quite the opposite of Creegans. DC Mark Rivers, also a key player, is as far removed from Creegan as possible, a by-the-book detective who is just as content to wait for back-up as jump into the fire. There were some excellent shows, but the first season is by far the best, starting off with a perverted and villainous suspect portrayed by Ian McDiarmid, of "Star Wars" fame.

    Perhaps this show lacks some of the class that made earlier shows such as "Prime Suspect" such a treat, but the only thing on "Mystery!" to match it as of yet is probably the most recent American-produced Tony Hillerman adaptations.
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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1997 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mystery!: Touching Evil II
    • Production companies
      • Anglia Television
      • Coastal Productions
      • United Film and Television Productions
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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