We were too few and too old.
And in the channels 2012 cuts following extreme budgetary pressure from that years Financial Review, it did.
The Fades determination to ground its fantasy story in the normal world was one of its key achievements.
Lewis toBuffy The Vampire Slayer.
The boys relationship was also refreshingly different to the jibing mockery ofThe Inbetweenersand its many imitators.
It was based on evident affection and unembarrassed displays of the same.
Though their friendship is platonic, scenes between them are peppered with rom-com moments.
And where else would a house-key be wrapped up and given as a gift but in a love story?
Those who were watching, at least.
Another attraction of Paul and Mac, especially for a site like ours, was their geekiness.
The quotes rang true, added texture and were relevant to the shows supernatural plot.
In episode three, a beautiful piece of writing on that subject stands out.
Though strange things are happening to him, Paul assures her hes merely ordinary.
Simply put, hes Stevenage.
From Hertfordshire boroughs to scarier territory;The Fadeswas equally successful as a horror.
Speaking of Natalie Dormer, the cast assembled forThe Fadeswas also full of pleasant surprises.
Among a solid group, Johnny Harris, Iain De Caestecker and Daniel Kaluuya wereThe Fades stand-outs.
When called upon later to do more fear, love, desperation he proves himself more-than capable.
Johnny Harris (This Is England, Fortitude) plays an Angelic and Pauls entry-point into his mystical destiny.
He brings the same intense performance to fantasy as he does to straight drama roles.
According to interviews, creator Jack Thorne had plans for a further two series.
Thats not to say thatThe Fadesdoesnt satisfy as is.
The series one finale rounds off several plot lines, while leaving room to explore much, much more.
