TV series

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

2002–2007 · 6 seasons

A polished, class-conscious British detective drama that pairs mismatched partners in a steady, thoughtful murder investigation.

Overview: DS Barbara Havers is assigned to work with the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley to solve murders.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, crime, identity, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
crime
identity
justice
betrayal
Places: big city
single country house
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild