DCI Banks 2011
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 16, 2011
- Last Aired
- October 5, 2016
- Format
- 5 seasons · 30 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~22.5 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S4E2 "What Will Survive: Part 2" (★ 9/10)
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel
What is DCI Banks?
"DCI Banks" is a television series based on novels by Peter Robinson. The series stars Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe as the main characters.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 2011
- Last aired
- Oct 5, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 81 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 30 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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"DCI Banks" is a television series based on novels by Peter Robinson. The series stars Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe as the main characters. The drama features a tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector and a feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant. The characters are portrayed by Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe, who star alongside each other in the series. The series is based on novels by Peter Robinson, an author known for his work in the mystery and crime genres. The characters' personalities and traits are described in the synopsis, with the Chief Inspector being stubborn and the Detective Sergeant being headstrong. The series is a drama, which typically features a mix of character development and plot progression. The genre and characters' traits are the primary focus of the synopsis, providing a general overview of the series without revealing specific plot details.
Should you watch it?
“A tenacious detective investigates challenging criminal cases in this drama based on Peter Robinson's novels.”
- based on popular novels
- strong lead performances
- can be dark in tone
Watch it if you enjoy British crime dramas featuring complex police investigations.
The series is rated TV-14 for its crime and drama content.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Playing with Fire: Part 1 Mytharc Sep 16, 2011
- E2 Playing with Fire: Part 2 Mytharc Sep 23, 2011
- E3 Friend of the Devil: Part 1 Mytharc Sep 30, 2011
- E4 Friend of the Devil: Part 2 Mytharc Oct 7, 2011
- E5 Cold is the Grave: Part 1 Mytharc Oct 14, 2011
- E6 Cold is the Grave: Part 2 Mytharc Oct 21, 2011
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Strange Affair: Part 1 Mytharc Oct 10, 2012
- E2 Strange Affair: Part 2 Mytharc Oct 17, 2012
- E3 Dry Bones That Dream: Part 1 Mytharc Oct 24, 2012
- E4 Dry Bones That Dream: Part 2 Mytharc Oct 31, 2012
- E5 Innocent Graves: Part 1 Mytharc Nov 7, 2012
- E6 Innocent Graves: Part 2 Mytharc Nov 14, 2012
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Wednesday's Child: Part 1 Mytharc Feb 3, 2014
- E2 Wednesday's Child: Part 2 Mytharc Feb 10, 2014
- E3 Piece of My Heart: Part 1 Mytharc Feb 17, 2014
- E4 Piece of My Heart: Part 2 Mytharc Feb 24, 2014
- E5 Bad Boy: Part 1 Mytharc Mar 3, 2014
- E6 Bad Boy: Part 2 Mytharc Mar 10, 2014
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 What Will Survive: Part 1 Mytharc Mar 4, 2015
- E2 What Will Survive: Part 2 Mytharc Mar 11, 2015
- E3 Buried: Part 1 Mytharc Mar 18, 2015
- E4 Buried: Part 2 Mytharc Mar 25, 2015
- E5 Ghosts: Part 1 Mytharc Apr 1, 2015
- E6 Ghosts: Part 2 Mytharc Apr 8, 2015
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 1 Mytharc Aug 31, 2016
- E2 To Burn in Every Drop of Blood: Part 2 Mytharc Sep 7, 2016
- E3 A Little Bit of Heart: Part 1 Mytharc Sep 14, 2016
- E4 A Little Bit of Heart: Part 2 Mytharc Sep 21, 2016
- E5 Undertow: Part 1 Mytharc Sep 28, 2016
- E6 Undertow: Part 2 Mytharc Oct 5, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It is a crime drama following Chief Inspector Alan Banks as he investigates cases.
Who are the lead actors?
Stephen Tompkinson stars as Alan Banks and Andrea Lowe stars as Annie Cabbot.
What is the source material?
The series is based on the Inspector Alan Banks novels written by Peter Robinson.
Who produced the show?
The series was produced by Left Bank Pictures for the ITV network.
When did the series air?
The show was broadcast between 2010 and 2016.
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