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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 2 episodes
- E1 Cry Me a River, Part I May 18, 2003
- E2 Cry Me a River, Part II May 19, 2003
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 Hit & Run Sep 6, 2004
- E2 Fragile Relations Sep 13, 2004
- E3 Up In Smoke Sep 20, 2004
- E4 Lonely Sep 27, 2004
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Steady Eddie Oct 20, 2006
- E2 Make Believe Oct 27, 2006
- E3 The Spartacus Thing Nov 3, 2006
- E4 In Deep Nov 10, 2006
Season 4 · 3 episodes
- E1 Not a Matter of Life and Death Dec 3, 2007
- E2 Desperate Measures Dec 10, 2007
- E3 Crisis Management Dec 17, 2007
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Having It All Sep 7, 2009
- E2 Inside Sep 14, 2009
- E3 Tooth and Claw Sep 21, 2009
- E4 This Charming Man Sep 28, 2009
- E5 Private Sins 1 Oct 5, 2009
- E6 Private Sins 2 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.