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Season 1 – Dancing on the Edge

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The drama miniseries "Dancing on the Edge" is set in 1930s London and follows a group of black jazz musicians, the Louis Lester Band, as it finds fame based on performing in front of London's elite. Despite traveling a roadblock-filled path -- much of the upper-class recoil at the thought of black musicians playing in polite society -- the city's more progressive socialites, including members of the royal household, take debonair leader Louis Lester and his cohorts under their wing. But when the band gets entangled in a shadowy world, it results in a suspected murder that could wreck its career.
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Dancing on the Edge — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Visually resplendent but occasionally pretentious, Dancing on the Edge benefits from a first-rate cast and a terrific 1930s jazz soundtrack.

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Phil Dyess-Nugent AV Club 10/24/2013
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This show doesn't dance - on the edge, or anywhere else. Instead, it lumbers straight into the tar pit. Go to Full Review David Bianculli NPR 10/23/2013
The five episodes... are brimming with twists, surprises, delightful set pieces - and some very unexpected performances. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 10/23/2013
Dancing on the Edge is a thing of beauty to watch, as the scenes of noirish late-night jazz discoveries in 1930s England are so wonderful to behold. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Apr 30
The mini-series appears at times to be a period murder mystery but Poliakoff defies the conventions to focus on character drama ... Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 05/05/2015
4/5
An exquisitely mounted miniseries about the interplay between a black jazz band and the upper crust of English society in the 1930s. Go to Full Review Austin O'Connor AARP Movies for Grownups 11/15/2013
2.5/4
It's the rare TV series that's a feast for the ears. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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christina o 07/17/2016 I'm a couple of episodes behind but thoroughly enjoying this fare!! See more 12/14/2015 We think it is iPhone of the best shows we have ever watched, in every way from writing, directing, filming editing. We think the critics if this are pretentious, not this show. See more 08/09/2015 Riveted to my stream for the duration of this intriguing, well-cast and well-acted drama (sometimes melodramatic). The coda (episode 6) helps put the pieces together or not. See more 08/08/2015 I think it is excellent and am dismayed by the poor ratings and reviews. See more Read all reviews
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Chiwetel Ejiofor

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Matthew Goode

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John Goodman

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Angel Coulby

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Tom Hughes

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Janet Montgomery

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 4, 2013 Episode 1 The Louis Lester Band, an all-black group of musicians, is invited into the heart of 1930s London's aristocratic society. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 5, 2013 Episode 2 The band's fortunes change following its introduction to a wealthy recluse. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 11, 2013 Episode 3 The police interview Louis about Jessie's attack; Stanley finds a new challenge at the office; Louis confides in Sarah on New Year's Eve; romance blossoms between Pamela and Stanley. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 18, 2013 Episode 4 The band performs at Jessie's funeral; Louis becomes confused about what he witnessed on the night of the murder; Masterson offers Stanley a business proposition. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 25, 2013 Episode 5 Louis hides out while an unlikely source offers a substantial sum for his capture; the band plans its escape. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 10, 2013 Interviewing Louis Stanley interviews the Louis Lester Band as the group reaches its apex; includes performance footage and commentary on issues of the day. Details

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Dancing on the Edge — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Stephen Poliakoff
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 4, 2013