Lenny Blue 2002
What is Lenny Blue?
Lenny Blue is a British television crime drama that originally aired in 2002. The production serves as a follow-up to the two-part drama Tough Love, which was broadcast two years prior.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 1
- First aired
- Jul 1, 2002
- Last aired
- Jul 1, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Lenny Blue is a British television crime drama that originally aired in 2002. The production serves as a follow-up to the two-part drama Tough Love, which was broadcast two years prior. Ray Winstone stars as the protagonist, Detective Constable Lenny Milton. In this installment, Milton has been transferred to a new location, yet he continues to face hostility from his colleagues who label him a grass. The plot centers on Milton as he navigates a drug-related gang war triggered by the death of his son's friend following a heroin overdose. Driven by a desire for vengeance, Milton ignores professional advice to pursue drug trafficker Barry Hindes. Directed by Andy Wilson, the story follows the inspector as he attempts to bring Hindes to justice. The series is noted for its connection to the events of the earlier drama and features a cast that includes Desmond Bayliss, Neil Bell, Kelly Brailsford, and Karen Bryson. The narrative unfolds across a two-part story.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced detective pursues a personal vendetta against a drug trafficker following a local tragedy.”
- focused character study
- high-stakes conflict
- features intense themes
- protagonist is morally compromised
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas centered on flawed law enforcement officers.
The narrative contains themes of drug abuse and violent gang activity.
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Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jul 1, 2002
- E2 Episode 2 Jul 2, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Is this a standalone story?
It is a sequel to the production titled Tough Love.
Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Lenny Milton, a detective struggling with his reputation among colleagues.
What triggers the main conflict?
The death of a friend of Lenny's son due to a heroin overdose sparks a gang war.
What is Lenny's primary motivation?
He is obsessed with bringing the drug trafficker Barry Hindes to justice.
How do Lenny's colleagues view him?
They view him as a grass and hold him in low regard.