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Season 1 – Lynley

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Tommy Lynley, an aristocratic detective, and Barbara Havers, a working-class maverick sergeant, share little in common; except a passion for justice. His intellect and her instincts make them an unlikely but formidable team.

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Lucy Mangan Guardian Jan 6
3/5
Everything, in short, is as it should be -- for fans of the books, for fans of the old series and for fans of undemanding telly. Deo gratias. Go to Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) Jan 5
3/5
While no one asked for the modern-day return of detective Beau Brummell, it’s worth a look. If only as another pleasantly inoffensive pebble on the shoreline of the contemporary TV seascape. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Jan 5
2/5
...if you know that it is a reboot of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, a superior offering that ran for seven years in the 2000s, then it’s something of a travesty. Go to Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming Jan 5
3/5
Showrunner Steve Thompson adds enough red herrings and unexpected twists to make each case a compelling watch. However, a lack of thematic depth and an array of underwhelming performances are inescapable dampeners in this otherwise enjoyable drama. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Sep 5
Lynely will succeed if it mines the differences between Lynley and Havers and leans on the chemistry between Suter and Barclay. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Phuct O @CMLTOE Feb 27 I loved it... Great acting and solid writing for a good detective series. I hope there's a season 2. See more S K @patchouli Feb 27 Some of the worst dialogue, plot and acting I have ever seen on the BBC or in any British drama really. See more Judy L @RT47231249 Feb 18 I like the balance of the characters and the modernism. An easy watching and enjoyable. Very Believable to me. Plus the lead actor is pleasant to look at. See more Isa B @Isa1998 Feb 2 The new Lynley series is smart, moody, and quietly gripping. The storytelling favors depth and character over flashy spectacle, letting the mysteries unfold naturally. Leo Suter is excellent, bringing calm authority and subtle emotional nuance to Lynley. A well-crafted, engaging show. I love it and hope to see more episodes ! See more Ian S @Drummerjinx Jan 13 An easy watch, but the undermining factor is how terrible the lead actors are. So bad you can't stop watching, so some merit there? See more SJ L. @solareena Jan 11 As someone who attended Cambridge myself, I'm astounded that the supposed Cambridge student, Sofia, speaks dreadfully. She even begins sentiences "Me and Sam..." "Me and him"... And then the lead female detective states that Sofia speaks "posh." Seriously? Writing is not good. See more Read all reviews
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Leo Suter

Inspector Lynley

Mark Field

Adrian Brouard

Gillian Saker

Carmel Brouard

Niamh Walsh

Helen Clyde

Elóise Thomas

Cynthia Layton

Nadia Parkes

Sofia Cullen

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 4, 2025 A Place of Hiding Mismatched duo DI Lynley and DS Havers investigate a suspicious death on Salcott Island. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 11, 2025 This Body of Death Lynley and Havers are assigned to investigate the disappearance of a young estate agent with connections to Lynley's former classmate, Helen Clyde. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 1, 2026 Careless in Red Lynley happens upon the body of a young man in the Norfolk Broads and must navigate the secrets of a close-knit community to find the killer. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 25, 2025 With No One as a Witness Havers and Lynley hunt a possible serial killer with ties to the church, but are confronted with the possibility of corruption from within the precinct. Details

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Season Info

Director
Edward Bazalgette, Stewart Svaasand
Executive Producer
Steve Thompson, Colin Callender
Screenwriter
Steve Thompson, Elizabeth George
Network
BritBox
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 4, 2025