Dalgliesh 2021
What is Dalgliesh?
Dalgliesh is a British television series that debuted in 2021. The programme follows Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, a recent widower and acclaimed poet, who applies his notable empathy and insight to investigate complex crimes set in 1970s England.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 18
- First aired
- Nov 4, 2021
- Last aired
- Dec 20, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- 5
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Dalgliesh is a British television series that debuted in 2021. The programme follows Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, a recent widower and acclaimed poet, who applies his notable empathy and insight to investigate complex crimes set in 1970s England. The narrative emphasizes Dalgliesh’s psychological approach as he probes the darker depths of the human psyche while solving each case. The series is catalogued on The Movie Database and has been documented on several regional film sites, confirming its release and ongoing production. After the initial season in 2021, the show continued with a second series released in 2023 and a third series scheduled for 2024. Each installment maintains the period setting and the central character’s investigative style, presenting self‑contained stories that combine literary sensibility with procedural drama. The series’ premise, cast listings, and episode structures are detailed in publicly available television reference sources, establishing it as a contemporary adaptation of classic detective storytelling within a historically grounded backdrop.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving poet‑detective solves tangled 1970s murders with uncanny empathy.”
- Atmospheric 1970s British setting
- Inspector Dalgliesh’s poetic insight enriches investigations
- Around 70% approval on regional review sites
- Only one season released to date
Watch it if you enjoy thoughtful period mysteries with a literary detective.
The series features mature crime themes and is rated 16+, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Shroud for a Nightingale (1) Nov 4, 2021
- E2 Shroud for a Nightingale (2) Nov 5, 2021
- E3 The Black Tower (1) Nov 11, 2021
- E4 The Black Tower (2) Nov 12, 2021
- E5 A Taste for Death (1) Nov 18, 2021
- E6 A Taste for Death (2) Nov 19, 2021
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalgliesh first released?
It premiered on Acorn TV in the United States on 1 November 2021 and on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2021.
What genre does the series belong to?
Dalgliesh is classified as a crime, drama, and mystery series.
What is the age rating for the show?
The series carries a 16+ rating, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.
Who is the main character and what is his background?
The story follows Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, a recent widower and acclaimed poet who uses his empathy to investigate crimes.
How has the series been received by reviewers?
It holds roughly a 70% approval rating on Czech and Slovak film databases, reflecting generally positive reviews.