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Lewis - Series 1 [2006]

Lewis - Series 1 [2006]
Directed by Bill Anderson (III)

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1146 in DVD
  • Released on: 2007-03-12
  • Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
  • Formats: Box set, PAL
  • Original language: English
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Running time: 372 minutes

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Amazon.co.uk Review
It’s taken a long time for Kevin Whately to take centre stage in a detective drama, but Lewis proves it’s been time well spent. Lewis, of course, was previously the sidekick to Inspector Morse, and that raised fair suspicions that this spin-off drama was a fairly unnecessary cash-in of sorts. But those suspicions have proven unfounded, and Lewis has emerged as one of the best new programmes to hit ITV in recent years.

The format’s not moved on a great deal since the heights of Inspector Morse, but in this case, that’s no bad thing. The episodes in this set on the whole build slowly, and build up intelligently and with diligence. Occasionally there are moments where the pace slips a little too much, but that’s more than overcome by the fact that the drama on offer here is so absorbing.

It’s all anchored, of course, by Whately’s excellent portrayal of the lead character. Eminently watchable, and clearly wearing the clothes of a character that he knows completely, it’s a smashing performance, and with the aid of an excellent supporting cast, Lewis develops into a real treat. Is it better than Morse? Well, that’s far too early too call. But on this basis of this debut, Lewis certainly has the potential for as enduring a legacy. --Jon Foster

Synopsis

Kevin Whately stars as Oxford Police's Inspector Lewis in this spin-off of the hugely popular series "Inspector Morse". Set five years after Morse's death, Lewis has returned from working in the British Virgin Isles to Oxford. The Lewis Series 1 DVD features both the first series of Lewis/i> and its pilot episode.

Customer Reviews

Good solid detective drama3
Not quite the same feel as when Morse was the boss, but still very watchable.

Just a bit disappointed there were so few episodes in this package

No Remorse!5
I am so happy that the "Inspector Lewis" mysteries have been continued after the pilot. The mysteries represent a happy complement to the original series. Kevin Whately as Lewis may be older but he is also wiser, and, because of the untimely death of his wife, sadder. Nevertheless, he has stepped gamely into the role of his old mentor Inspector Morse, and he is ably assisted by Sergeant Hathaway (Laurence Fox), a Cambridge-educated student of theology. Thus the tables have been turned from the Morse mysteries. Lewis is now the curmudgeon with a pint of beer and Hathaway, the voice of reason.

The Thames Valley police force is a very different institution than it was in Morse's day. A woman is now Chief Inspector, and she is no pushover. The mysteries, nevertheless, remain intriguing and are laced with elegance, intelligence, and wit. And, there is always a reminder of our old friend Morse lurking somewhere in the background.

Lewis5
The duo Lewis & Hathaway is brilliant. So pleased that they are heading for further series. Script/plot great and Oxford backdrop is terrific, Don't know how many times I've watched "Life born of Fire" but I never tire of the whole thing. Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox bounce off each other really, really well...more, more please.