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Thorne (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Series · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2010, Thorne is a crime and drama series.

What it’s about. Thorne is a television drama series which debuted on Sky1 in the UK on 10 October 2010. Based on Mark Billingham's novels, the six-episode serial stars David Morrissey in the title role of Detective Inspector Tom Thorne. Part one, Sleepyhead, follows Thorne, who, while investigating a series of attacks on young women, is dragged back into the nightmares of his past as he races to find a killer. Part two, Scaredycat, sees two women murdered within hours of one another near St Pancras station, but in different ways. When a connection is made with two other murders which occurred months before, but also on the same day, Thorne realises two serial killers may be in a macabre partnership.

Who’s in it. Thorne stars David Morrissey as DI Tom Thorne, Eddie Marsan as Kevin Tughan, Aidan Gillen as Phil Hendricks and O-T Fagbenle as Dave Holland, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Thorne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thorne page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thorne tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Thorne (2010)?
In US, Thorne is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Thorne worth watching?
Thorne holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thorne?
Thorne stars David Morrissey, Eddie Marsan, Aidan Gillen, O-T Fagbenle and Lorraine Ashbourne.
When was Thorne released?
Thorne was released in 2010.