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2001 – 2007 · Series · 1h 30m · TV-14

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

AudienceAudience: 7.3

A sharp but unconventional detective is paired with an upper-class senior inspector to investigate murder cases. Their contrasting backgrounds and personalities shape the partnership as they pursue clues, question suspects, and work toward answers across a range of challenging investigations.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy character-led British mysteries such as Midsomer Murders, with contrasting detectives and steady investigations; Not for you if faithful book adaptations and completely consistent characterization matter most.

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Cast

Andrew CloverBarbara WilshereBlake RitsonIndira VarmaJames D'ArcyJames McAvoyJemma RedgraveLesley Vickerage

Directors

Alrick RileyBrian KellyEdward BennettGraham TheakstonJeremy SilberstonJulian SimpsonRichard SpenceRobert BiermanBrian StirnerNigel DouglasTim Leandro

If tonight is a The Inspector Lynley Mysteries night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

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