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Lewis

2007–2015 · 9 seasons

A thoughtful, talky detective drama that unfolds at a civilised pace, pairing grisly puzzles with gentle wit and Oxford charm.

Created by
Colin Dexter
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Overview
Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.
How it feels
Melancholic, tense, warm and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, justice, class, betrayal
Content
Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
Note
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Created by
Colin Dexter
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour3
Realism7
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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  • Britbox Apple TV channel

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Details

Genres
crime, drama, mystery
Created by
Colin Dexter
Written by
Alan Plater, Colin Dexter, Russell Lewis, Stephen Churchett
Starring
Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Clare Holman, Rebecca Front, Alex Macqueen, David Hayman, Maureen Beattie, Ophelia Lovibond
Length
9 seasons, 41 episodes, 90 min each
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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