The BEST episodes of Edge of Darkness
Every episode of Edge of Darkness ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Edge of Darkness!
This award-winning drama focuses on Yorkshire detective Ronald Craven investigating the murder of his daughter. From there the story spirals into a gripping eco-thriller of political conspiracy, secret service machinations and even shady medieval societies. As he draws closer to the dangerous inner sanctums of organised environmental protests and nuclear power interests, he discovers the ultimate truths at the heart of society.
#1 - Compassionate Leave
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/1985
Yorkshire policeman Ron Craven sees his daughter Emma gunned down in front of him. His grief leads him to investigate and he learns of her activities as a radical environmental activist.
#2 - Burden of Proof
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/1985
The police close in on their prime suspect for Emma's murder but Craven, now aware of her activities, is convinced that his colleagues are on the wrong track.
#3 - Breakthrough
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/1985
Craven confronts Emma's killer but is shot. Suffering from an apparent breakdown, he becomes determined to gain access to Northmoor nuclear plant.
#4 - Northmoor
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/1985
Craven and Jedburgh follow the GAIA's route into Northmoor nuclear plant, but others are determined to stop them.
#5 - Into the Shadows
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/1985
Craven's investigation leads him to Emma's boyfriend and to American CIA agent Darius Jedburgh as it becomes apparent that Emma's activities were far from innocent-- and known to the government.
#6 - Fusion
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/1985
Jedburgh heads to Scotland with the stolen plutonium while Craven awaits the inevitable end.