---
title: "DCI Banks"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dci-banks-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 40675
imdb_id: "tt1652216"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 30
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 81
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# DCI Banks (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dci-banks-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tenacious detective investigates challenging criminal cases in this drama based on Peter Robinson's novels."

### Why Watch
- based on popular novels
- strong lead performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- can be dark in tone
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14 for its crime and drama content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, investigative, british

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Shudder Amazon Channel, ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 30
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 30 (100%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 0 (0%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stephen Tompkinson** as *Alan Banks*
- **Andrea Lowe** as *Annie Cabbot*
- **Jack Deam** as *Ken Blackstone*
- **Caroline Catz** as *Helen Morton*
- **Lorraine Burroughs** as *Winsome Jackman*
- **Danny Rahim** as *Tariq Lang*
- **Samuel Anderson** as *Vince Grady*
- **Badria Timimi** as *Dr. Allen*
- **Charlie Heaton** as *Gary McCready*
- **Charlotte Riley** as *Lucy Payne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It is a crime drama following Chief Inspector Alan Banks as he investigates cases.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
Stephen Tompkinson stars as Alan Banks and Andrea Lowe stars as Annie Cabbot.

### Q: What is the source material?
The series is based on the Inspector Alan Banks novels written by Peter Robinson.

### Q: Who produced the show?
The series was produced by Left Bank Pictures for the ITV network.

### Q: When did the series air?
The show was broadcast between 2010 and 2016.

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