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Crime Drama

Waking the Dead

A crack detective team led by Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd apply new techniques to nightmarish old crimes as they solve cold cases.

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  • 1. Harbinger - Part 1
    The team investigate the mystery of a missing banker to help his family find closure.
    59 mins
  • 2. Harbinger - Part 2
    Boyd pushes his team to try to make sense of all the vague connections in the case.
    59 mins
  • 3. Care - Part 1
    The team unveil a shocking portrait of life in the 1980s care system.
    58 mins
  • 4. Care - Part 2
    The investigation seemingly unleashes a predator from the darkest childhood nightmare.
    57 mins
  • 5. Solidarity - Part 1
    The Cold Case team investigate the murder of a notorious peace activist.
    58 mins
  • 6. Solidarity - Part 2
    The team uncover duplicity and sabotage that goes to the heart of government.
    59 mins
  • 7. Conviction - Part 1
    Boyd suspects a cover-up when a missing student's DNA matches with an unidentified corpse.
    58 mins
  • 8. Conviction - Part 2
    Boyd needs Sarah's expertise to help expose the state's involvement in Barclay's death.
    59 mins
  • 9. Waterloo - Part 1
    Boyd investigates the disappearance of 16 homeless boys from Waterloo Bridge in the 1980s.
    59 mins
  • 10. Waterloo - Part 2
    Time is running out for Boyd as he fights for justice against a powerful adversary.
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