Inspector Morse(1987)
Inspector Morse 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.
Inspector Morse (1987) is a crime, drama and mystery series that premiered on January 6, 1987, spanning 7 seasons and 28 episodes. It stars John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Peter Woodthorpe and James Grout. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 143 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1987-01-06
- Last aired:
- 1993-01-20
- Producers:
- John Thaw, Ted Childs
Inspector Morse (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Inspector Morse before you start streaming.
Inspector Morse Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Thaw
as Chief Inspector Morse
Kevin Whately
as Detective Sergeant Lewis
- Peter Woodthorpe
Peter Woodthorpe
as Dr. Max DeBryn
James Grout
as Chief Superintendent Strange
Key crew
Executive produced by John Thaw and Ted Childs.
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Inspector Morse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 143 ratings.
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Inspector Morse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Inspector Morse?
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Inspector Morse (1987) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Inspector Morse are there?
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Inspector Morse has 7 seasons and 28 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 6, 1987.
Is Inspector Morse still running?
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No. Inspector Morse is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 20, 1993.
Who is in the cast of Inspector Morse?
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Inspector Morse (1987) stars John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Peter Woodthorpe and James Grout. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Inspector Morse any good?
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Inspector Morse (1987) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 143 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Inspector Morse trailer?
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The official Inspector Morse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.