Inspector Morse (1987)

Synopsis

Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Britbox Apple TV channel
• BritBox
• BritBox Amazon Channel

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse
• Kevin Whately as Detective Sergeant Lewis
• Peter Woodthorpe as Dr. Max DeBryn
• James Grout as Chief Superintendent Strange
• Maureen Bennett as Val Lewis
• Amanda Hillwood as Dr. Grayling Russell
• Andrew Ray as Alfred Rydale
• Norman Jones as Chief Inspector Bell
• Julia Sawalha as Rachel
• Perry Fenwick as Jimmy

If you liked Inspector Morse, try

• Dexter
• NYPD Blue
• Silent Witness
• Cross
• Sherlock
• Dateline
• Waking the Dead
• Grantchester

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy classic detective stories with a strong sense of atmosphere, Inspector Morse is a great choice. This British crime drama stars John Thaw as the thoughtful and sometimes brooding Chief Inspector Morse, alongside Kevin Whately as his reliable partner Sergeant Lewis. With seven seasons and 28 episodes, each running about 100 minutes, the show offers plenty of time to get invested in the mysteries and character dynamics. The series is based on Colin Dexter's novels, so it has a solid literary foundation that fans of clever, well-crafted investigations will appreciate. It’s perfect for anyone who likes their crime dramas with a mix of drama and mystery, and who enjoys watching a partnership develop over time. If you’ve liked shows like Sherlock or Silent Witness, you’ll probably find Inspector Morse just as engaging and satisfying to binge.