ITV fans binge crime drama as viewers say 'it's better than Inspector Morse'
Lewis, the ITV detective drama starring Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox, has seen fans binge the nine-series run with many arguing it surpasses Inspector Morse. The programme captivated audiences when it launched a decade ago and concluded in 2015.
The detective pair unravelled intricate murders throughout Oxford's scholarly environment, confronting age-old mysteries, elaborate cases and sinister acts of vengeance.
Despite ending over a decade ago, Lewis has received widespread acclaim. Critics have drawn comparisons to Inspector Morse, with many arguing Lewis surpasses its predecessor.
One viewer remarked: "The continuing adventures of Detective Inspector Lewis and his trusted sidekick Detective Sergeant Hathaway stand out for the strength of production values acting writing and direction that are credits to the Masterpiece Mystery." Another stated: "Even better than Inspector Morse This is a review of Series One to Seven of LEWIS also known as INSPECTOR LEWIS I never imagined that a sequel series could surpass the original INSPECTOR MORSE but this is what has happened."
Fans express deep attachment, with one viewer sharing: "Only One Complaint It's Over Just binged the whole series with my husband over the past few weeks and to my surprise I m sitting here a little tearful that it's over I will miss these characters deeply Once in a while I get really attached-such a well-produced and classic body of work."
Another praised the series: "The Perfect Series Normally a good television series only lasts for four years before the suits step in and ruin it This amazing series was perfect from start to finish Nothing about the arc of the characters was forced or oblique."
Kevin Whately reflected: "I feel incredibly fortunate to have shared a decade of fantastic worldwide success with Laurence and with the most brilliant crew cast and production team anyone could wish for and all that time with the loyal support of so many fans and of our backers and WGBH Boston."