Traces

Name: Traces
Genre: Mystery, Crime
Released: 2019-12-09
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Jennifer Spence, Martin Compston, Michael Nardone

2019·Series·TV-14·46 min·★ 6.3(50)

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“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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Australia	Stan, Britbox Apple TV Channel	Apple TV Store, Fetch TV
Germany	BBC Player Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	—

About Traces

Traces is a 2019 English-language mystery and crime series created by Val McDermid and Amelia Bullmore. The cast is led by Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Jennifer Spence. It spans 2 seasons and 12 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.

Traces was produced by Red Production Company and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on December 9, 2019, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Director: Rebecca Gatward, Mary Nighy
Created by: Val McDermid, Amelia Bullmore
Writers: Val McDermid, Amelia Bullmore
First aired: December 9, 2019
Last aired: March 22, 2022
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2 (12 episodes)
Network: U&Alibi
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Red Production Company

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Traces cast & crew

Traces was created by Val McDermid and Amelia Bullmore and written by Val McDermid and Amelia Bullmore.

The cast features Molly Windsor as Emma, Laura Fraser as Prof. Sarah Gordon, Jennifer Spence as Prof. Kathy Torrance, Martin Compston as Daniel MacAfee, Michael Nardone as DCI Neil McKinven, and Laurie Brett as Izzy Alessi.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Juliet Charlesworth.

Is Traces worth watching?

Traces holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received mystery series.

With 2 seasons and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy mystery and crime, Traces is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Traces

In United States, you can stream Traces on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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