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Thorne

2010·Sky Showcase·60 min·8/10
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Thorne, a television drama series which debuted on Sky1 in the UK on 10 October 2010, is based on crime writer Mark Billingham's novels. The series stars David Morrissey in the title role of Detective Inspector Tom Thorne, and includes Aidan Gillen, Eddie Marsan, and Natascha McElhone as supporting cast members.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
October 10, 2010
Ended
November 14, 2010

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