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Killer Net

Killer Net

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Killer Net

"When murder becomes a virtual reality..."

1998- 1998

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

5.6(11 votes)

Ended

Drama

Crime

Mystery

Overview

Students get involved in a violent Internet-based game, around the same time as a series of murders - is there a connection?

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Channel 4 Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Tam Williams

Tam Williams

Scott Miller

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

Joe Hunter

Emily Woof

Emily Woof

Susie

Simon Meacock

Simon Meacock

Scruffy

Kathy Brolly

Charlotte

Chris Barfoot

Jimmy

Martin Hobbs

Jammy

Gareth Marks

Dome

Creative team

Created by: Lynda La Plante
Showrunner: Steve Lanning

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