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Inspector Morse

7.919877 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

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.

ProducersChris Burt·John Thaw

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Deadly Slumber
Jan 6, 1993 8.0
E2
The Day of the Devil
Jan 13, 1993 7.9
E3
Twilight of the Gods
Jan 20, 1993 7.0

Cast

JTJohn Thaw
John Thaw
Chief Inspector Morse
KWKevin Whately
Kevin Whately
Detective Sergeant Lewis
PW
Peter Woodthorpe
Dr. Max DeBryn
JGJames Grout
James Grout
Chief Superintendent Strange

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Inspector Morse — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Inspector Morse?

Inspector Morse is streaming on Britbox and BritBox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Inspector Morse on Netflix?

No, Inspector Morse is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BritBox.

Is Inspector Morse on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Inspector Morse isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BritBox instead.

Where can I watch Inspector Morse for free?

Inspector Morse is available on Britbox and BritBox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Inspector Morse?

Inspector Morse has 7 seasons in total (28 episodes). The series concluded in 1993.

Are all episodes of Inspector Morse out yet?

Yes — all 28 episodes across 7 seasons of Inspector Morse are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 8 of Inspector Morse?

No — Inspector Morse ended after 7 seasons, so there is no Season 8.

Is Inspector Morse based on a book?

Yes — Inspector Morse is based on a book or novel.