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Lewis

2007 – 2015Show9 seasons41 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic779.5

An intriguing, quirky crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

9 seasons · 41 episodes · best: S2E1 "And the Moonbeams Kiss the Sea" 8.4

Episodes

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Story

Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.

Feels like

  • Cozy British Detective Drama
  • Oxford Setting & Atmosphere
  • Witty Banter & Chemistry
  • Procedural Mystery Solving
  • Eccentric Character Dynamics
  • Intellectual Crime Fiction
  • Low-Stakes High-Charm
  • Classic Whodunit Structure
  • Societal Observation
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 382 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nicholas Renton, David Drury, Bill Anderson
Written by
Colin Dexter, Stephen Churchett, Alan Plater
Produced by
Michele Buck, Damien Timmer, Chris Burt
Music by
Barrington Pheloung

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Facts

February 18, 2007 · November 10, 2015 · Ended

First aired
February 18, 2007
Last aired
November 10, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 41 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

What the Hell, Hero?, The New Rock & Roll, The Boxing Episode +9

  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • The New Rock & Roll
  • The Boxing Episode
  • "Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly Word
  • Foreshadowing
  • Multi-Part Episode
  • Power Trio
  • Series Fauxnale
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • And the Adventure Continues
  • Putting the Band Back Together

12 of 161 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Lewis?"

Questions about Lewis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lewis?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Lewis streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Lewis worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2 and Metacritic 77). Audiences rate it higher (89 out of 100) than critics (77).

Is Lewis okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Lewis?

62 h

About 62 hours: 41 episodes in 9 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2015.

Can I half-watch Lewis?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will Lewis make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does Lewis use?

What the Hell, Hero?The New Rock & RollThe Boxing Episode"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordForeshadowingMulti-Part EpisodePower TrioSeries FauxnaleVitriolic Best BudsBlood from the MouthAnd the Adventure ContinuesPutting the Band Back Togetherand 149 more

TV Tropes lists 161 tropes for it, including What the Hell, Hero?, The New Rock & Roll, and The Boxing Episode.