Blue Murder 2003
What is Blue Murder?
"Blue Murder" is a British crime drama television series. The series is set in Manchester and aired on ITV.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- May 18, 2003
- Last aired
- Oct 12, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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"Blue Murder" is a British crime drama television series. The series is set in Manchester and aired on ITV. It is based in this location. The show features Caroline Quentin as a main character, specifically a female detective. She plays the role of DCI Janine Lewis, the lead detective in the series. The series was shown on ITV until it was cancelled by the network.
Should you watch it?
“A Manchester‑based detective tackles gritty cases in this British crime drama.”
- Strong lead performance by Caroline Quentin
- Authentic Manchester setting adds atmosphere
- Mature themes and violence may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy British police procedurals with a strong female lead.
The series features mature crime scenes and strong language, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 2 episodes
- E1 Cry Me a River, Part I Mytharc May 18, 2003
- E2 Cry Me a River, Part II Mytharc May 19, 2003
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 Hit & Run Mytharc Sep 6, 2004
- E2 Fragile Relations Mytharc Sep 13, 2004
- E3 Up In Smoke Filler Sep 20, 2004
- E4 Lonely Mytharc Sep 27, 2004
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Steady Eddie Mytharc Oct 20, 2006
- E2 Make Believe Core Oct 27, 2006
- E3 The Spartacus Thing Core Nov 3, 2006
- E4 In Deep Mytharc Nov 10, 2006
Season 4 · 3 episodes
- E1 Not a Matter of Life and Death Mytharc Dec 3, 2007
- E2 Desperate Measures Core Dec 10, 2007
- E3 Crisis Management Mytharc Dec 17, 2007
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Having It All Mytharc Sep 7, 2009
- E2 Inside Core Sep 14, 2009
- E3 Tooth and Claw Core Sep 21, 2009
- E4 This Charming Man Mytharc Sep 28, 2009
- E5 Private Sins 1 Mytharc Oct 5, 2009
- E6 Private Sins 2 Mytharc Oct 12, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of Blue Murder?
The series is set in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Who is the main character?
The show follows DCI Janine Lewis, portrayed by Caroline Quentin.
When did the series originally air?
It aired on ITV from 2003 until its cancellation in 2009.
What genre does Blue Murder belong to?
It is a crime drama series.
On which network was Blue Murder broadcast?
It was broadcast on the British network ITV.
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