One of the best achieved characters developed by BBC which means one of the most interesting ever to be seen in television. The mysteries are everyday affairs but Inspector Morse, superbly played, and his sidekick, Lewis, bring the screen to life, being themselves all too human.This TV set, combined with the single made after the death of the star, John Thaw, featuring Kevin Whately, Lewis for the entire run of the series, makes for engrossing viewing and re-viewing over time.
It must be said that Morse is not for those seeking glamorous male leads or whiz bang action. He is a thoughtful man in a nasty business at which he is very good.