Thorne
“For detective Tom Thorne, nothing is by the book.”
Thorne is a television drama series which debuted on Sky1 in the UK on 10 October 2010. Based on Mark Billingham's novels, the six-episode serial stars David Morrissey in the title role of Detective Inspector Tom Thorne. Part one, Sleepyhead, follows Thorne, who, while investigating a series of attacks on young women, is dragged back into the nightmares of his past as he races to find a killer. Part two, Scaredycat, sees two women murdered within hours of one another near St Pancras station, but in different ways. When a connection is made with two other murders which occurred months before, but also on the same day, Thorne realises two serial killers may be in a macabre partnership.
Where to watch Thorne in United States
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Where is Thorne streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, ITVX Premium, ITVX, STV Player | Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Knowledge Network | — |
About Thorne
Thorne is a 2010 English-language crime and drama series created by David Morrissey and Mark Billingham. The cast is led by David Morrissey, Eddie Marsan, Aidan Gillen. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
Thorne was produced by Stagereel, Cité-Amérique, and 87 Films and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 10, 2010, and carries a 15 certification.
- Created by
- David Morrissey, Mark Billingham
- First aired
- October 10, 2010
- Last aired
- November 14, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- Sky One
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Production
- Stagereel, Cité-Amérique, 87 Films
Thorne cast & crew
Thorne was created by David Morrissey and Mark Billingham.
The cast features David Morrissey as DI Tom Thorne, Eddie Marsan as Kevin Tughan, Aidan Gillen as Phil Hendricks, O-T Fagbenle as Dave Holland, Lorraine Ashbourne as Ruth Brigstocke, and Jack Shepherd as Jim Thorne.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jolyon Symonds and Lorraine Richard.
Is Thorne worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Thorne is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Thorne
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Cast of Thorne
David Morrissey
DI Tom Thorne
Eddie Marsan
Kevin Tughan
Aidan Gillen
Phil Hendricks
O-T Fagbenle
Dave Holland
Lorraine Ashbourne
Ruth Brigstocke
Jack Shepherd
Jim Thorne
Thorne — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thorne in United States?
Thorne is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Thorne on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Thorne is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Thorne in?
Thorne is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Thorne are there?
Thorne has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is Thorne rated?
Thorne is rated 15. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 22 ratings.
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