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Foyle's War

2002·Show
28Episodes in9Seasons
IMDb8.6Metacritic789.3Rotten Tomatoes–96%
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Foyle's War fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
Cozy Crime DramaWeatherfield MysteriesWWII Home FrontBritish ProceduralNostalgic AtmosphereSlow-Burn InvestigationPeriod PieceUnderstated TensionTraditional Detective Work

Crew

Directed by:
Jeremy Silberston, Stuart Orme, Gavin Millar
Written by:
Anthony Horowitz, David Kane, Rob Heyland
Produced by:
Jill Green, Keith Thompson, Simon Passmore

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Foyle's War

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Where can I stream Foyle's War legally?

HooplaAcorn TVAcornTVSpectrum On Demand

Foyle's War is included with a subscription to Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Foyle's War worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.6 and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Foyle's War rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Foyle's War have?

9 seasons

It has 9 seasons with 28 episodes of about 120 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Foyle's War?

Critics78
Audiences92

Not quite. Audiences rate Foyle's War higher (92) than critics (78). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Foyle's War air?

It ran from 2002 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Foyle's War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Foyle's War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Foyle's War in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Foyle's War use?

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TV Tropes lists 226 storytelling tropes for Foyle's War, including Thousand-Yard Stare, Five-Second Foreshadowing, Disproportionate Retribution.