Inspector Lewis: Pilot & Series 1
Inspired by the Inspector Morse Novels of Colin Dexter
Five years after the death of his long-time partner, the legendary Inspector Morse (John Thaw), Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately) is back in familiar territory - Oxford, England. As he works to rebuild his life following the death of his wife he has to confront his past, his future, and even his fear of public speaking. Together with his younger sidekick, the cool, cerebral Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox, Gosford Park), Lewis is bent on proving himself to his dubious new boss. This set contains four mysteries: the series pilot, "Whom the Gods Would Destroy," "Old School Ties" and "Expiation."
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A Worthy Succesor to Inspector Morse - Gregg
More than 5 years after the last episode of the "Inspector Morse" series and John Thaw’s subsequent passing, Kevin Whatley returns as Inspector Lewis an erstwhile spinoff of the landmark "Inspector Morse".
The former Sergeant Lewis is now considerably more world weary after losing his wife to a hit and run and seeing both of his children grown and gone. While I’ll freely admit the brooding detached detective is usually effective it might have been a nice counterpoint to feature a police detective with a happy family life.
The now veteran Lewis is paired with the young motivated Sergeant Hathaway (Laurence Fox) a former seminary student, while his boss Chief Superintendent Innocent (another nod to Morse) is very much in favor of a modern approach to policing which she seems to think Lewis will not fit in to.
The story the characters and the mystery are all very good and if it doesn’t quite have the gravitas of Morse its still a very solid start to what will hopefully be a long running and successful series. As of this review the series has just completed its third season.
It is wonderful to see the great Oxford locations again, and with the advances/improvements in video technology both the locations and in fact the entire show has a better look than its predecessor.
Laurence Fox is the son of James Fox, nephew of Edward Fox and husband to Billie Piper.Morse lives - Woody2
Well, perhaps not, but Inspector Lewis is a worthy successor to the Morse series. The roles are somewhat reversed- his new Sergeant is modern, IT savvy and independant. The episodes are entertaining, with lovley Oxford in the background. There are often references to Inspector Morse, and there is a wonderful continuity. Keep them coming ZIP!
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A Worthy Succesor to Inspector Morse - Gregg
More than 5 years after the last episode of the "Inspector Morse" series and John Thaw’s subsequent passing, Kevin Whatley returns as Inspector Lewis an erstwhile spinoff of the landmark "Inspector Morse".
The former Sergeant Lewis is now considerably ...Morse lives - Woody2
Well, perhaps not, but Inspector Lewis is a worthy successor to the Morse series. The roles are somewhat reversed- his new Sergeant is modern, IT savvy and independant. The episodes are entertaining, with lovley Oxford in the background. There are often ...