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The Tunnel

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description The Tunnel Overview

The Tunnel is a British-French crime drama centered around detectives Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann investigating a serial killer operating across France and the UK. The investigation involves the discovery of victims within the Channel Tunnel and focuses on a perpetrator dubbed the “Truth Terrorist” with a radical, social justice-oriented motive. The series explores the unfolding intentions of this individual as they terrorize both nations.

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info The Tunnel Specifications

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United Kingdom

help The Tunnel FAQ

Is the TV show The Tunnel based on another series?

Yes, The Tunnel is a British-French adaptation of the popular Swedish-Danish crime series The Bridge. It remakes the original concept by having a body found exactly on the border of France and the UK inside the Channel Tunnel.

Who are the two lead detectives in The Tunnel?

The series pairs English detective Karl Roebuck, played by Stephen Dillane, with French detective Elise Wassermann, played by Clémence Poésy. Their differing cultural backgrounds and investigative styles create much of the show's central dynamic.

How many seasons of The Tunnel were produced?

The Tunnel consists of three total seasons that aired between 2013 and 2018. Each season focuses on a different high-stakes criminal investigation that spans both the French and British sides of the Channel.

What is the name of the serial killer in the first season of The Tunnel?

The perpetrator in the first season is a serial killer who adopts the alias the Truth Terrorist. He claims his elaborate crimes are designed to highlight various moral and social injustices in modern European society.

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