The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002)
A compelling British crime drama pairing an aristocratic detective with his fiercely independent partner to unravel murders across England.
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - Series Information
- Original Title: The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
- First Air Year: 2002
- Last Air Year: 2007
- Created by: Elizabeth George
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (90 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 22
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 8, 2002 (United States - TV-14), April 8, 2002 (Canada - PG), April 8, 2002 (United Kingdom - 15), April 8, 2002 (Germany - 12), April 8, 2002 (France - 16), April 8, 2002 (Australia - M), April 8, 2002 (Brazil - 16), April 8, 2002 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: BBC One
- Alternative Titles: اسرار بازرس لینلی (IR)
- Production Companies: BBC
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - Plot
DS Barbara Havers is assigned to work with the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley to solve murders.
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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Elizabeth George
Main Cast
- Nathaniel Parker
- Sharon Small
- Lesley Vickerage
- Paul Hickey
- Shaun Parkes
- Catherine Russell
- Gabrielle Drake
- Matilda Ziegler
- Honeysuckle Weeks
- James D'Arcy
Writers
- Ed Whitmore
- Peter Jukes
- Kate Wood
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - FAQs
Where can you stream The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is available to stream on BritBox and the BritBox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel via subscription. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies, and is available for free on Hoopla.
Is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries based on books?
Yes. The series is based on the Inspector Lynley novel series by American crime writer Elizabeth George, who created the characters of DI Thomas Lynley and DS Barbara Havers. The TV adaptations draw on several books from the series, though the scripts were written specifically for the BBC production.
Who are the main actors in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The series stars Nathaniel Parker as the aristocratic DI Thomas Lynley and Sharon Small as his working-class partner DS Barbara Havers. Supporting cast includes Lesley Vickerage, Shaun Parkes as DC Winston Nkata, Catherine Russell, Paul Hickey, Gabrielle Drake, and James D'Arcy.
How many seasons and episodes does the show have?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries ran for six series on BBC One, comprising 22 feature-length episodes in total. Each series typically contained four 90-minute episodes, with the final sixth series featuring two episodes. The show aired from 2002 to 2007.
Why did The Inspector Lynley Mysteries end in 2007?
The BBC chose not to commission further series after 2007, effectively ending the show. Sharon Small, who played DS Barbara Havers, had also indicated a desire to move on to other projects. The decision was widely lamented by fans, as the series had maintained a loyal audience throughout its run.
What is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries about?
The series follows DI Thomas Lynley, a Cambridge-educated aristocrat, and his sharp, no-nonsense partner DS Barbara Havers as they investigate complex murder cases across England. The central tension between their contrasting class backgrounds and personalities drives both the procedural plots and the character drama.
When did The Inspector Lynley Mysteries first air?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries first aired on April 8, 2002, on BBC One in the United Kingdom. The series ran until 2007, spanning six series and 22 feature-length episodes over its five-year broadcast run.
What is the content rating for The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. In the United Kingdom, individual episodes were rated 15, reflecting the series' mature crime drama themes including murder and complex moral situations.
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