Traces Season 1 • TV Show
seasons Season 1 
Season 2
Seasons of Traces
Traces currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Most episodes run for around 46 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2022.
Traces Season 2 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Traces coming?
Traces is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on March 22, 2022. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-14 (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for Traces
Watch the main official trailer for Traces in one place. Most of these clips were released around December 2020, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in December 2020
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overview
What is Traces about?
The evidence doesn't lie. People do. Set against the stunning Scottish landscape in and around Dundee, three compelling female characters — Emma Hedges, Prof. Sarah Gordon and Prof. Kathy Torrance — join forces to uncover the truth about an unsolved murder case that's very close to home. It blends mystery and crime elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Val McDermid and Amelia Bullmore.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Traces
Traces has been releasing episodes between December 2019 and March 2022 across 2 seasons. So far there are 12 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 28 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of Traces
The main cast includes Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser and Jennifer Spence. Behind the scenes, it is created by Val McDermid and Amelia Bullmore, directed by Rebecca Gatward and Mary Nighy.
Molly Windsor
as Emma
Laura Fraser
as Prof. Sarah Gordon
Jennifer Spence
as Prof. Kathy Torrance
Martin Compston
as Daniel MacAfee
Michael Nardone
as DCI Neil McKinven
Laurie Brett
as Izzy Alessi
John Gordon Sinclair
as Drew Cubbin
Vincent Regan
as Phil MacAfee
Moyo Akandé
as Trina
Badria Timimi
as Dean Jean Bruzzi
Andrea Hart
as Janine Muir