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Endeavour

2013 – 2023Show9 seasons35 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic808.4Rotten Tomatoes90%93%

A profoundly sad, nostalgic crime series about crime and history, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 35 episodes · best: S6E4 "Degüello" 9.2

Episodes

8.4
8.6
8.2
8.1
8.3
8.5
8.1
7.7
8.7

Story

A crusade in search of justice, risking everything for the truth ...

The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.

Feels like

  • Period Crime Drama
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Oxford Setting
  • Nostalgic Aesthetic
  • Intellectual Mystery
  • Emotional Depth
  • Classic Whodunit
  • Slow-Burning Tension
  • Musical Score Highlight

Cast

24 of 208 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shaun Evans, Kate Saxon, Kristoffer Nyholm
Written by
Colin Dexter, Russell Lewis
Produced by
Colm McCarthy, Tom Vaughan, Edward Bazalgette
Music by
Barrington Pheloung

Everyone

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Facts

April 14, 2013 · March 12, 2023 · Ended

First aired
April 14, 2013
Last aired
March 12, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 35 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

The Un-Favourite, Weapons Understudies, Shell-Shocked Veteran +9

  • The Un-Favourite
  • Weapons Understudies
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Friend in the Press
  • Call-Forward
  • The Ghost
  • Car Cushion
  • Tempting Fate
  • Hospital Hottie
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Reassigned to Antarctica
  • All Germans Are Nazis

12 of 193 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Endeavour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Endeavour?

PrimePBSPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

In the United States, Endeavour streams on Prime, PBS, PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Endeavour worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80).

Which season of Endeavour is best?

Season 9, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 8 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Degüello (season 6, episode 4) at 9.2, and the lowest is Striker (season 8, episode 1) at 7.6.

Is Endeavour okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Endeavour?

53 h

About 53 hours: 35 episodes in 9 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2023.

Is Endeavour good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Endeavour use?

The Un-FavouriteWeapons UnderstudiesShell-Shocked VeteranFriend in the PressCall-ForwardThe GhostCar CushionTempting FateHospital HottieDarker and EdgierReassigned to AntarcticaAll Germans Are Nazisand 181 more

TV Tropes lists 193 tropes for it, including The Un-Favourite, Weapons Understudies, and Shell-Shocked Veteran.