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Inspector Morse

1987·Series·TV-14·100 min·7.9(142)

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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.

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Where is Inspector Morse streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesBritbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
United KingdomITVX Premium, ITVXApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaBritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel
AustraliaBritbox Apple TV Channel Apple TV Store
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video

About Inspector Morse

Inspector Morse is a 1987 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Tony Warren and Colin Dexter. The cast is led by John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Peter Woodthorpe. It spans 7 seasons and 28 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.

Inspector Morse was produced by Carlton UK Productions, GBH, and ITV Central and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 6, 1987, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by
Tony Warren, Colin Dexter
First aired
January 6, 1987
Last aired
January 20, 1993
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Ended
Seasons
7 (28 episodes)
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Carlton UK Productions, GBH, ITV Central
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Inspector Morse cast & crew

Inspector Morse was created by Tony Warren and Colin Dexter.

The cast features John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse, Kevin Whately as Detective Sergeant Lewis, Peter Woodthorpe as Dr. Max DeBryn, and James Grout as Chief Superintendent Strange.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Chris Burt and Ray Frift.

Is Inspector Morse worth watching?

Inspector Morse holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 142 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.

With 7 seasons and 28 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Inspector Morse is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Inspector Morse

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Cast of Inspector Morse

John Thaw

John Thaw

Chief Inspector Morse

Kevin Whately

Kevin Whately

Detective Sergeant Lewis

Peter Woodthorpe

Peter Woodthorpe

Dr. Max DeBryn

James Grout

James Grout

Chief Superintendent Strange

Inspector Morse — FAQs

Where can I watch Inspector Morse in United States?

Inspector Morse is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Inspector Morse on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?

Yes — Inspector Morse is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is Inspector Morse in?

Inspector Morse is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Inspector Morse are there?

Inspector Morse has 7 seasons with 28 episodes in total.

What is Inspector Morse rated?

Inspector Morse is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 142 ratings.

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