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Home Before Dark

  • TV Series
  • 2020–2021
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
13K
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Home Before Dark (2020)
A young girl from the big city uncovers clues to an unsolved cold case while visiting her father's small lakeside town.
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Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth shocking secrets in her pursuit of the truth.Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth shocking secrets in her pursuit of the truth.Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth shocking secrets in her pursuit of the truth.

  • Creators
    • Dana Fox
    • Dara Resnik
  • Stars
    • Jim Sturgess
    • Brooklynn Prince
    • Abby Miller
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,701
    278
    • Creators
      • Dana Fox
      • Dara Resnik
    • Stars
      • Jim Sturgess
      • Brooklynn Prince
      • Abby Miller
    • 245User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins total

    Episodes20

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    Jim Sturgess
    Jim Sturgess
    • Matt Lisko
    • 2020–2021
    Brooklynn Prince
    Brooklynn Prince
    • Hilde Lisko
    • 2020–2021
    Abby Miller
    Abby Miller
    • Bridget Jensen
    • 2020–2021
    Kylie Rogers
    Kylie Rogers
    • Izzy Lisko
    • 2020–2021
    Michael Weston
    Michael Weston
    • Lt. Frank Briggs, Jr.
    • 2020–2021
    Joelle Carter
    Joelle Carter
    • Principal Kim Collins
    • 2020–2021
    Aziza Scott
    Aziza Scott
    • Deputy Mackenzie 'Trip' Johnson III…
    • 2020–2021
    Jibrail Nantambu
    Jibrail Nantambu
    • Donny Davis
    • 2020–2021
    Deric McCabe
    Deric McCabe
    • Wesley 'Spoon' Witherspoon
    • 2020–2021
    Rio Mangini
    Rio Mangini
    • Ethan
    • 2020–2021
    Reed Birney
    Reed Birney
    • Sylvester Lisko
    • 2020–2021
    Mila Morgan
    Mila Morgan
    • Ginny Lisko
    • 2020–2021
    Louis Herthum
    Louis Herthum
    • Sheriff Frank Briggs, Sr.…
    • 2020–2021
    Nicholas Holmes
    • Young Frank
    • 2020–2021
    Dean Petriw
    Dean Petriw
    • Young Matt
    • 2020–2021
    Adrian Hough
    Adrian Hough
    • Mayor Jack Fife
    • 2020–2021
    Kiefer O'Reilly
    Kiefer O'Reilly
    • Young Richie…
    • 2020–2021
    Whitney Peak
    Whitney Peak
    • Alpha Jessica
    • 2020–2021
    • Creators
      • Dana Fox
      • Dara Resnik
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    7biglow1

    Loved the original concept.

    I really enjoyed season one, thought the writing was pretty sharp and the acting was pretty spot on. Season two I'm less enthusiastic, Hilde has become insufferable and downright rude, and the parenting skills seem to have really deteriorated. I hate to admit it but Jim Sturgis is overly emotional which really isn't always appropriate. The story is topical but not particularly compelling as in season one. Hoping for a connection back to season one.
    7annakillick

    Cheesy but fascinating

    This show is made more interesting by the fact that it is based on a real nine-year-old girl who just happens to also be an ace reporter. It was reasonably binge-worthy because I kept wanting answers to the clues she kept uncovering. However, I do have to say that the wigs and prosthetics, the total lack of connection or spark between the parents, the irresponsibility of letting a kid go out day or night, her precociousness at school (would a principal just let her out of school all the time?) and the number of times Hilde's father kissed his kids' hair were annoying. Plus what police force would have pass information onto a child and what parent would let their child constantly put their lives at risk? See what you think?
    8davidamiller-07616

    Brilliant crime who dunnit

    Loved this and cant wait until next season very well scripted and acted better than I thought
    7OnjiMooteDaMarle

    Well made but slow

    A very well written but slow season 1.

    Wonderful acting by each and everyone.

    Matt is like TRUTH, hidden but never gone forever. He comes back to the place of his childhood and with a lot of help from his daughter Hilde who probably represents PROOF, makes everyone uncomfortable because truth IS bitter. This series is fresh though it has a repeated setting.

    I do love & hate the 'murder in a small town' kind of series. It makes me comfortable and uncomfortable at the same time. But I just don't like to ignore such series.

    FYI, the story doesn't end with season 1.
    8cherold

    fun, intriguing mystery

    Home Before Dark is about a 9-year-old girl reporter with the tenacity of a bulldog and the observational skills of Sherlock Holmes. Is this realistic? I'm gonna say no. Is it fun? Absolutely.

    The mystery is excellent, the cast is swell, I love the trio of kid investigators and the mystery keeps you guessing. I'm most of the way through season 1 and as of now I'm a big fan.

    Recommended.

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      The real Hilde Lysiak's publication was called the Orange Street News.

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Magic Hour
    • Filming locations
      • 22031 Fraserwood Way, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Anonymous Content
      • Electric Somewhere Co.
      • Paramount Television
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      • 45m
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      • 2.00 : 1

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