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The Long Shadow S1E5 — Episode 5
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The Long Shadow•Season 1•Episode 5

Episode 5

7.7/10 · 340 votesOct 23, 202348 min

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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The police revisit historic attacks in the hope of identifying further victims, and George Oldfield is fired up by the arrival of a letter from the killer.

Directed byLewis Arnold
Written byGeorge Kay
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Michael McElhatton

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CC Ronald Gregory

Jack Deam

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DI Les Hanley

Lee Ingleby

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Kris Hitchen

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Lewis Arnold

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Episode Summary

"Episode 5" is episode 5 of The Long Shadow season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 340 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Lewis Arnold and written by George Kay, it aired on October 23, 2023.

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