Shadow Chasers (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 7.7

Released in 1985, Shadow Chasers is a drama series.
What it’s about. Shadow Chasers is a 1985 American mystery television series created by Brian Grazer and Kenneth Johnson. Thirteen episodes were produced, nine of which were shown on the ABC television network, the remaining four on the Armed Forces Network. It debuted on November 14, 1985, and was produced by Warner Bros. Television. Shadow Chasers features strait-laced British anthropologist Jonathan MacKensie, who is blackmailed by his department head, Dr. Julianna Moorhouse of the fictional Georgetown Institute Paranormal Research Unit, into investigating a supposed "haunting" involving a teenage boy in return for a research grant. He paired up with flamboyant tabloid reporter Edgar "Benny" Benedek in an attempt to short-cut the time involved, and over Moorhouse's objections.
Who’s in it. Shadow Chasers stars Dennis Dugan as Edgar "Benny" Benedek, Trevor Eve as Dr. Jonathan MacKensie, Nina Foch as Dr. Julianna Moorhouse and Cameron Dye as Eric Pasternak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Shadow Chasers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Chasers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Chasers tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Chasers (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow Chasers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadow Chasers worth watching?
- Shadow Chasers holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow Chasers?
- Shadow Chasers stars Dennis Dugan, Trevor Eve, Nina Foch, Cameron Dye and Cameron Mitchell.
- When was Shadow Chasers released?
- Shadow Chasers was released in 1985.
