But according to the ITV spokeswoman Kate Bain, Lewis may still return to television in 2014, either as another series or as a one-off.
In May 2012, after the show was renewed for a seventh series, Fox told The Daily Telegraph it would be its last, as both he and Whately wished to move on to other things. PBS broadcast the series, as Inspector Lewis, in the United States and Canada, as part of its Masterpiece Mystery series. The final, seventh series, was broadcast from 7 January to 11 February 2013, and consisted of three two-part stories. A fourth series was broadcast throughout the UK from, a fifth series from 3 April 2011, and a sixth series from, each again of four episodes. A third series of four episodes was broadcast on ITV from March to April 2009, but this was not shown in Scotland. A second series of four episodes was broadcast in early 2008. Following the broadcast of a pilot in 2006, a first series of three episodes was broadcast in February and March 2007. Lewis had now been promoted to detective inspector and was assisted by DS James Hathaway, portrayed by Laurence Fox. Kevin Whately reprised his character Robert "Robbie" Lewis, who had been Morse's sergeant in the original series. Like that series, it was set primarily in Oxford, England. Who knows? But it seems unlikely that we’ll be saying goodbye to this universe forever, so that’s comforting in its way.Īre you ready to say goodbye to Inspector Lewis? (For real this time?) Have a favorite moment? Share it in the comments.Lewis is a British television detective drama made as a spin-off from Inspector Morse. Or, another popular theory suggests that maybe someday in the not too distant future, we’ll see Hathaway as its own series. It’s unlikely, sure but it's not like it hasn’t happened already, after all. Though Season 9 (or Season 8 if you’re counting in US time – remember we smushed a couple seasons into one here a while back) is reportedly the final final season of Lewis, you’re forgiven if you can’t keep yourself from wondering whether Whately and Fox might not be back for another run ( again) at some point. Just keep an eye out, is all I'm saying.) It’s a pledge period for many local stations, so the Lewis airdates may end up shifting for some folks. Inspector Lewis Season 8 On Masterpiece view all upcoming episodes Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox return as Inspector Lewis and CS Hathaway, investigating new cases of murder and other crimes in the seemingly perfect academic haven of Oxford. Here in the US, we’ll be airing both halves of each story together on Sunday nights from August 7 to August 21. (Here’s your standard reminder, however, to check your local listings when August rolls around. There it aired over six weeks – with each two-part mystery split in half.
ITV first confirmed a ninth season of Lewis way back in the spring of 2015, and the series’ final episodes aired in the UK last Fall. "I feel incredibly fortunate to have shared a decade of fantastic worldwide success with Laurence and with the most brilliant crew, cast and production team anyone could wish for, and all that time with the loyal support of so many fans and of our backers ITV and WGBH Boston,” Whately said in a statement. So, it looks like there’s kind of a lot going on.Ĭheck out the brand new Masterpiece promo for Lewis: The Final Season below: With forensic pathologist Laura Hobson ( Clare Holman) contemplating early retirement, and the new boss piling on the pressure, will Lewis finally decide to call time on his policing career? Meanwhile, after years of avoiding the thorny issue of family ties, Hathaway is forced to confront his past when his father is moved into a care home, suffering from dementia. The arrival of a new Chief Superintendent heralds a fresh dawn for Oxfordshire Police, although the high flyer soon clashes with Lewis over the latter’s more traditional approach to detective work. Stars Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox have returned for three two-part mysteries entitled “One for Sorrow,” “Magnum Opus,” and “What Lies Tangled”.
Now, the mystery series is back for one last and final run. (Sort of.) Inspector Lewis, which premiered in 2006, has had something of a tumultuous history in recent years, as the drama sort of wrapped up its run back in 2013, before returning for a surprise eighth season in 2014. The mystery series, itself a sequel to the equally popular Inspector Morse, will come to an end after ten years on-air. The world of no-rules boxing and Cold War intrigue surround the death of a prominent Oxford figure. Get ready, America, it’s time to say goodbye to Inspector Lewis once again. Faced with stolen rare books and two murders, Lewis and Hathaway connect the crimes to a gambling support group and two painters. One last time: Laurence Fox as DI Hathaway and Kevin Whately as DI Lewis (Photo: Courtesy of (C) ITV Studios/MASTERPIECE)