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The Tunnel

Series Overview

The plot follows detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wasserman working together to find a serial killer who left the upper-half body of a French politician and the lower-half of a British prostitute in the Channel Tunnel, at the midpoint between France and the UK. They later learn that the killer—who comes to be nicknamed the "Truth Terrorist"—is on a moral crusade to highlight many social problems, terrorising both countries in the process

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
Sky Atlantic
Canal+
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 24 Episodes

42 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2018

Premiered: Wed, Oct 16, 2013

Created By
Ben RichardsBen Richards

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Season 3, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

In the final episode, Karl and Elise face a tense and gripping showdown with the Pied Piper, while the truth about the Moreau abduction is revealed at last.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Tunnel (2013) - Official Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-11

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ben Richards

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tunnel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tunnel

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What is The Tunnel about?

The plot follows detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wasserman working together to find a serial killer who left the upper-half body of a French politician and the lower-half of a British prostitute in the Channel Tunnel, at the midpoint between France and the UK. They later learn that the killer—who comes to be nicknamed the "Truth Terrorist"—is on a moral crusade to highlight many social problems, terrorising both countries in the process

How many seasons does The Tunnel have?

The Tunnel comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Tunnel?

Key cast members in The Tunnel include Stephen Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Thibault de Montalembert, Cédric Vieira, Angel Coulby.

Who created or directed The Tunnel?

The Tunnel was developed and directed by Ben Richards.