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Messiah

Messiah

20017.25 Seasons11 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Crime drama series following the investigations of DCI Red Metcalfe.

Produced by Patrick Spence
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Marc Warren

Marc Warren

DCI Joseph Walker

Marsha Thomason

Marsha Thomason

DS Mel Palmer

Daniel Ryan

Daniel Ryan

DS Terry Hedges

Themes & Keywords

englandserial killerpolice detectivemurder investigation

About Messiah

Messiah is a mystery, drama, crime series that first aired in 2001 exploring themes of england, serial killer, police detective, murder investigation. it stars Marc Warren, Marsha Thomason, Daniel Ryan. Crime drama series following the investigations of DCI Red Metcalfe.

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