Endeavour 2013
“A crusade in search of justice, risking everything for the truth ...”
What is Endeavour?
Endeavour is a television crime drama series created by writer Russell Lewis that serves as a prequel to the Inspector Morse franchise. The show follows the early career of a young Endeavour Morse as he works as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 35
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 14, 2013
- Last aired
- Mar 12, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Endeavour is a television crime drama series created by writer Russell Lewis that serves as a prequel to the Inspector Morse franchise. The show follows the early career of a young Endeavour Morse as he works as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police. These formative experiences are depicted as the events that ultimately shape his future. The series is the third installment in the Inspector Morse franchise, following the original Inspector Morse and the spin-off series Lewis. Spanning nine series, the show was produced over an eleven-year period, with its timeline set between 1965 and 1972. A pilot episode was broadcast in 2012, followed by the first series in 2013. The program is noted for its Oxford backdrops and has been described by The Guardian as a classy vehicle in the television crime drama genre. The series concluded its run in 2023. Viewers can access the show through various streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney Plus.
Should you watch it?
“A young Endeavour Morse solves complex crimes in 1960s Oxford.”
- Strong character development
- Authentic 1960s setting
- Intricate mysteries
- Slow pacing
- Requires familiarity with Inspector Morse
You enjoy British crime dramas with deep storytelling.
Suitable for mature audiences who appreciate procedural mysteries.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 Trove Mar 30, 2014
- E2 Nocturne Apr 6, 2014
- E3 Sway Apr 13, 2014
- E4 Neverland Apr 20, 2014
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Ride Jan 3, 2016
- E2 Arcadia Jan 10, 2016
- E3 Prey Jan 17, 2016
- E4 Coda Jan 24, 2016
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 Game Jan 8, 2017
- E2 Canticle Jan 15, 2017
- E3 Lazaretto Jan 22, 2017
- E4 Harvest Jan 29, 2017
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Muse Feb 4, 2018
- E2 Cartouche Feb 11, 2018
- E3 Passenger Feb 18, 2018
- E4 Colours Feb 25, 2018
- E5 Quartet Mar 4, 2018
- E6 Icarus Mar 11, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is Endeavour a prequel to Inspector Morse?
Yes, it explores the early career of the main character from the original series.
When was the first episode aired?
The pilot episode aired in 2012, followed by the first full series in 2013.
How many series were made?
Nine series were produced between 2013 and 2023.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in Oxford, England during the 1960s.
Who plays the young Endeavour Morse?
Shaun Evans portrays the titular character throughout the series.