Endeavour: Series 1-9 [DVD]

This nine - season show represents some of the best writing and acting of any crime show I've seen, and it's my favourite genre. All episodes were written by Russell Lewis, and because of this, and the man's talent, the arcs of all of the main characters are subtly and beautifully developed over the entire nine year run. In addition, each 90 minute episode is actually a movie in scope, pacing and complexity. Three mysteries convolve in each, and are skilfully woven into the character development. A tour de force of writing and concept. Shaun Evans as the brilliant (and possibly slightly autistic, but very likeable) Endeavour Morse is subtle, sympathetic and in my book, gives us a master class in acting. Roger Allam as Fred Thursday, his mentor/father figure is equally remarkable - subtle, solid, layered. The sense of period (mid sixties to late seventies) is pitch perfect, and the Oxford setting and the use of classical music make it elegiac. Altogether a transporting journey. If you love the genre you will not be disappointed. It is simply riveting, and subtle enough to be enjoyed multiple times. I'm on my third viewing now, and still finding new things. Genius.

Gift was thoroughly enjoyed

Very pleased

Every actor in this was well casted. But for me Roger Allam is the star. His portrayal as DCI Thursday is mesmerising. The hard no nonsense seen it all done it all cop who takes the young DC Morse under his wing is totally believable! Brilliant script’s and brilliant acting from all. If you loved John Thaw in Morse you’ll enjoy watching this. Well recommended!!!!!

Nothing else to say, its simply magical. Any Morse fan will durely have already seen it, but the way they play on historical events and develop the character that turns into Morse is sublime

Before he became a distinguished inspector he was a young headstrong man, learning the ropes from his boss and getting some people’s backs up while always getting his man/woman. He’s not perfect and he suffers issues like we all do. All in crimes set in the 60’s and 70’s when the world and policing were changing fast.

For £80 I found the box set difficult. No separate sleeves and awkward. Now invested an extra £10 on cardboard sleeves to store properly….disappointed but looking forward to watching it all.

I am thoroughly enjoying this box set. Wish I had bought it before buying and watching the Morse box set. I've already made up my mind to watch them again. Brilliant acting throughout. A couple of the actors I could knock for six. You will see who I'm referring to immediately.

arrived early and works on my universal media player. Seller was great, making sure I was aware it was region 2. I would buy from them again

I want the world to be just as Fred Thursday.

Mi sono innamorata di questa serie seguendola su Giallo, e ho comprato il DVD perché voglio vedere come va a finire (in Italia hanno appena finito di trasmettere la quinta stagione).Il packaging lascia un po' a desiderare, ma non importa, data la bellezza del contenuto. Amo un po' tutte le serie crime inglesi, ma "Endeavour" è diversa da tutte le altre: il protagonista carismatico e i personaggi di contorno, l'ambientazione ad Oxford, le citazioni letterarie, la musica classica, il periodo storico (anni 60/70) in cui è calata la storia...tutto questo rende la serie unica e irripetibile.Sono ancora alla sesta stagione, procedo lentamente perché non voglio finirla. Quando succederà mi sa che la ricomincerò da capo, perché "Endeavour" per me ormai è sinonimo di casa! Non riesco a stare senza la mia seconda famiglia. Cercherò di vedere anche "Inspector Morse", e leggerò i libri di Colin Dexter perché non ne ho mai abbastanza di questo personaggio...

Not too keen on the method of DVD packaging, it's very easy to mix up the series in the box.

This is perhaps the most intriguing series I gave watched. The high definition is also 👌. If you can stand some coroner crime shots etc. You will enjoy it immensely. Mostly great music and storytelling.