Shadows (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Series · ★ 6.8

Released in 1975, Shadows is a drama series.
What it’s about. Shadows is a British Supernatural television anthology series produced by Thames Television for ITV between 1975 and 1978. Extending over three seasons, it featured ghost and horror dramas for children. Guest actors included John Nettleton, Gareth Thomas, Jenny Agutter, Pauline Quirke, Brian Glover, June Brown, Rachel Herbert, Jacqueline Pearce and Gwyneth Strong. The series was also notable for reviving the character of Mr. Stabs. Notable writers for the series included J. B. Priestley, Fay Weldon and PJ Hammond.
Who’s in it. Shadows stars Paul Angelis as Roddy, Margaret John as Blodwen, Donald Houston as Dafydd and Jeanne Watts as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shadows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadows worth watching?
- Shadows holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadows?
- Shadows stars Paul Angelis, Margaret John, Donald Houston, Jeanne Watts and Rachel Thomas.
- When was Shadows released?
- Shadows was released in 1975.
