The Fades

1. Paul’s chances of survival are a million to one
2. “I am John… I am John… I am John”
3. Paul has some trouble with doors
4. “I died for a bit… And now I live.”
5. Watch out for jumping monkey
6. “I’m immortal!”
7. Natalie is reborn
8. Mac was right – there is always an exhaust port
9. Sarah decides to try out a new diet
10. Paul’s sister finally does something very useful

Episode 4 airs at 9pm on BBC3.

Coming next time on The Fades, it’s the fourth episode of six and things are looking bad for Paul:

Up is down and black is white as Paul’s family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises, and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town. Elsewhere, Mark is trapped in police custody and grilled by DC Armstrong as Sarah’s Fade looks on desperately. Neil can’t help her – he’s occupied with his fanatical quest for a weapon to use against the threat of the corporeal Fades. As betrayals and revelations mount, Paul’s loved ones face the horrifying choice that the best thing for Paul might be to let him go…

Next time trailer:

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h26pM9zsrAc

Episode 4 airs Wednesday 12 October at 9pm on BBC3.

• Paul points out a huge flaw with the Twilight series
• Happy birth-yesterday Mac!
• Neil gets his 20/20 vision back
• “You used to call her Squidge and then you dropped it because you hate pet names”
• Paul finally shuts his mouthy sister up
• Paul is Superman?
• “If at any point of this process I grow wings, don’t be alarmed”
• Mark finds himself in deep water with the authorities
• Somebody needs to learn to look both ways when crossing the road
• A birth follows death?

Episode 3 airs at 9pm on BBC3.

Coming next time on The Fades, it’s the third episode of six where Paul really is becoming angelic:

Paul’s decision to live two lives, as both a human and an Angelic, is put to the test as his powers develop and a new host of Angelics arrive to put him through a trial by fire. Is there room left for Jay and Mac..? Mark has been digging into Sarah’s past and discovered she spent time with Neil in a psychiatric ward. Convinced Neil must be involved in her disappearance he notifies the police. Elsewhere, Paul is spotted kissing Jay by Anna and her friends, and accidently demonstrates his powers, terrifying them all. Mac’s disappointment grows throughout the day because Paul has forgotten his birthday. Later their friendship takes a dramatic turn for the worse…

Next time trailer:

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkWc6qonwtE

Episode 3 airs Wednesday 5 October at 9pm on BBC3.

• “Part of you wants to see your sister dead, naked and in your bed!”
• Paul discovers a new power and does a David Blaine
• Natalie may look fairly innocent (for a dead girl) but she is not to be trusted
• “Has anyone ever told you you talk like Gollum sometimes?”
• The Fades put a couple of prepubescents on the menu
• Mac puts his exhaustive Star Wars knowledge to good use
• Neil is a yoga master?
• If you go down to the woods today… watch out for hanging limbs
• Mac gives some awful dancing lessons
• Peter Parker and Clark Kent help Paul solve a dilemma

Episode 2 airs tomorrow at 9pm on BBC3.

Coming next time on The Fades, it’s the second episode of six:

Paul is asked to make a difficult choice as the threat of the Fades escalates dramatically. Paul’s still having terrifying visions – this time involving the death of his family. Neil takes Paul to meet Eric, an ancient Fade and ex-Angelic who foresees Paul’s importance in the fight to save mankind. Neil then challenges Paul to say goodbye to his family and friends – he can’t be an Angelic and live a normal life. Mac convinces Paul they need to join Anna’s ball committee so they can meet girls. At the dance, Paul manages to pull Jay, his sister’s best friend. Meanwhile, Neil protects Paul and his friends from the aggressive Fades who have learnt to touch, but he is badly wounded in the process…

Next time trailer:

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BuG2tSy3HI

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Paul (Iain De Caestecker)

17 years old. Paul’s one of those kids who’s never quite worked how to fit in. But beneath his geeky exterior lies something quite juicy and beautiful – he’s one of these guys that the word “ethereal” is meant for. Other than to his best friend Mac, he talks only when he needs to, out of certain knowledge that anything he might say would probably be under-appreciated. He’s always known he’s different and always not wanted the job. In some ways his journey through the series is the journey of someone who learns different can be great: Paul is special, it’s as simple and as complicated as that.

Mac (Daniel Kaluuya)

17 years old. Unlike Paul, Mac talks – well – most of the time. A hive of knowledge and theories he is almost a walking encyclopedia of geeky film quotes – yes, Mac has a lot to communicate and seemingly not a lot of time. The son of a police detective under pressure, Mac would always say he’s cool with his place in the world, but the truth is – Mac doesn’t want to be this invisible person that people walk through. As Paul develops his Angelic powers, so Mac will feel increasingly left out. Mac and Paul have always been a double act – and if Paul [Iain De Caestecker] outgrows him, he’s scared he will be left nothing. He may not have any special powers, but Mac is also our hero – he’s Paul’s wingman and right at the heart of everything.

Sarah (Natalie Dormer)

Sarah is beautiful, complicated and damaged. Cursed by her powers and torn from the comfort of her loving home and family, she eventually managed to rebuild her life and find solace with Mark. Before things went wrong all over again. Sarah can be tough and determined and is incredibly loyal. She is Juliet to Mark’s Romeo – hopelessly in love but always just out of reach.

Neil (Johnny Harris)

Afraid of nothing and afraid of everything, Neil is perhaps the unlikeliest warrior in the world. Generally unwashed and unshaven, Neil is an orphan who has left the conventional world behind to commit himself entirely to the Angelic cause. He lives on the edge, and quite likes it there because he can see everything. Teacher, learner, helper, angelic, and a surprising mentor for Paul.

Anna (Lily Loveless)

17 years old, Paul’s twin sister – and far from identical. She’s witty, acerbic, the leader of the cool kids. So for Anna, being related to someone like Paul is not an easy business – in fact it’s a total embarrassment. Anna has always put fitting in above everything else, so to have someone twinned with her who clearly doesn’t fit anything – well, it’s annoying. Anna is a teenager, she’s fierce, she’s uncompromising, and she’s kind of wonderful.

Jay (Sophie Wu)

17 years old. Jay makes the world better just by being in it. She’s one of those people who everyone likes. Good friends with Anna, she’s always been part of the popular, beautiful crowd. But, unlike Anna, she’s not afraid to do things differently… step outside of her circle of friends. She and Paul may be worlds apart in terms of street cred but she sees something in him that she’s drawn to.

Mark (Tom Ellis)

A man who had things just so – Mark is wounded in ways he doesn’t know by the loss of Sarah, the woman he loved. A great teacher and a good guy, Mark is going to see his life eaten alive through the series. Yes, an everyman. But in many ways the beating heart of this opera, Mark will try so hard to make the right decisions, but will be dragged into darker and darker spaces by the decisions he makes.

Helen (Daniela Nardini)

An Angelic with the ability to heal in one life, a vicar in her other – Helen is a powerful combination of strength and spirituality.

She’s strong, determined, and a rock to Neil and Sarah. Wise and uncompromising at all times.