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Series · 2014 · Crime

Shadows

Fate lurks in the shadows.

★8.2 2014 3 Seasons TV-MA

Relu is a family man. He has two children, a wife and a double life. Seen through the eyes of his family, Relu Oncescu appears to be an ordinary taxi driver. No one suspects that Relu works as a collector for Capitanu', a local mobster. Neither of the two worlds (his family and the mafia) knows of the other's existence. Relu manages to keep everything under control, but not for long. After accidentally killing a man, he tries to get out of the underworld, but he can't find his way back. Day by day, the secrets he keeps become increasingly oppressive and the lies begin to surface, one by one.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 21 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Dec 28, 2014 · 45 min

When a routine job goes awry, Relu – a taxi driver who makes his real living as a debt collector for local mafia boss the Captain – is brought even deeper into a dangerous underground business that forces him to live a double life and keep secrets from his family.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Dec 28, 2014 · 43 min

When Nico, the Captain’s right-hand woman, sends Relu to recover a group of prostitutes who have been kidnapped on the boss’ watch, Relu is forced to take Teddy along for the ride. While the Captain’s son proves to be more helpful than Relu anticipated, his company poses a great risk. Meanwhile, Relu’s wife Gina gets to know their neighbor, Codrin.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Jan 4, 2015 · 44 min

The Captain arranges a meeting to plot a major operation with Toma, who may be the only man in Bucharest he fears. After Relu fails to collect a debt from a slippery doctor, Nico gives him a second chance and sends Sabin to ensure they finish the job. Along the way, Relu warns Teddy to stay away from his daughter Magda.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Jan 11, 2015 · 41 min

A suspicious Gina follows Relu on his way to work. Later, Relu must intervene when Tănase, a crooked cop on the Captain’s payroll, arranges a meeting to deal arms to a Turkish gang, and Gina finds out what her husband really does for a living.

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Jan 18, 2015 · 44 min

Relu hits rock-bottom when Gina kicks him out of the house. Following the Captain’s foreboding orders, a down-and-out Relu pays a high-stakes visit to a senator in Constanța. Meanwhile, Teddy and Puiu scour the streets for the elusive doctor after he threatens Gina.

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Jan 25, 2015 · 42 min

In the wake of a botched job, the Captain looks for a scapegoat, and Relu attempts to retire from crime. Back at home, Gina considers giving Relu a second chance after he takes charge during a disciplinary meeting at Chuckie’s school. Puiu pulls a disappearing act that threatens the safety of the entire Oncescu family.

Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

Feb 1, 2015 · 43 min

Puiu’s stunt lands him on the Captain’s blacklist, leaving Relu with a near-impossible task: return the stolen cash and produce the thief, or his wife and children will pay the price. With Nico’s help, Relu plots a dangerous heist to settle the score with the Captain.

Episode 8

Episode 08

Episode 8

Feb 8, 2015 · 44 min

After striking a deal with Toma, Relu makes arrangements to send his family to the countryside and cut ties with the Captain for good – but a surprise announcement from Magda and Teddy puts a wrench in his plans. Season finale.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.2 /10

based on 63 votes

Synopsis

Relu is a family man. He has two children, a wife and a double life. Seen through the eyes of his family, Relu Oncescu appears to be an ordinary taxi driver. No one suspects that Relu works as a collector for Capitanu', a local mobster. Neither of the two worlds (his family and the mafia) knows of the other's existence. Relu manages to keep everything under control, but not for long. After accidentally killing a man, he tries to get out of the underworld, but he can't find his way back. Day by day, the secrets he keeps become increasingly oppressive and the lies begin to surface, one by one.

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Cast

1 principal cast

Șerban Pavlu

Șerban Pavlu

Relu Oncescu

Where to watch Shadows

Shadows is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime has 3 seasons and 21 total episodes, rated 8.2/10 by 63 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Shadows have?

Shadows has 3 seasons with 21 episodes in total.

Is Shadows still on the air?

The current status of Shadows is: Canceled.

What network airs Shadows?

Shadows airs on HBO Europe.

When did Shadows first air?

Shadows first aired on December 28, 2014.

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