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# Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector Lewis - Pilot Through Series 6 (2013)

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Inspector Lewis Pilot through Series 6. FULL UK-LENGTH EDITION. Inspired by the Inspector Morse novels of Colin Dexter, Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately) steps out of the shadow of his mentor—the inimitable Inspector Morse (John Thaw)—in this highly-acclaimed series of 27 intricate mysteries. Together with his brooding, inscrutable partner, Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox), they take on the elite criminal underworld of Oxford, England, relying on Lewis’ instinct and Hathaway’s intellect to see past appearances and into the hearts of their upper-crust foes. This set contains all 27 mysteries through Series 6: the series pilot episode; Whom the Gods Would Destroy; Old School Ties; Expiation; And the Moonbeams Kiss the Sea; Music to Die For; Life Born of Fire; The Great and the Good; Allegory of Love; The Quality of Mercy; The Point of Vanishing; Counter Culture Blues; The Dead of Winter; Dark Matter; Your Sudden Death Question; Falling Darkness; Old Unhappy Far Off Things; Wild Justice; The Mind Has Mountains; The Gift of Promise; The Soul of Genius; Generation of Vipers; Fearful Symmetry; The Indelible Stain; Down Among the Fearful; The Ramblin’ Boy; Intelligent Design. These DVDs features subtitles in English (SDH).

Review: The Best Telly in Years - "LEWIS" is the best detective show of all-time. Set in Oxford, perfectly-cast, well-written, masterfully photographed and directed, the 27 episodes in this collection will get quite a workout in your home. I hope you don't mind, but I refer to this show by its UK title, "LEWIS," because when you buy these discs you'll be watching the full UK-length version of each episode, not the edited "INSPECTOR LEWIS" version shown here in the states on PBS. The hallmarks of "LEWIS" are • first-rate storytelling; • unfailing suspense in revealing the theory of the case and the murderer's identity; • smart and lean dialogue; • naturalism in the depiction of characters and relationships; • the flowering of Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis as a crime-solver in the mold of the late DCI Morse while he simultaneously becomes more like Morse in many other ways, including his disposition; • the spiritual and professional evolution of Detective Sergeant James Hathaway; • tremendous chemistry and ease between the lead actors, Kevin Whately (Lewis) and Laurence Fox (Hathaway), which translates onscreen into a rather nurturing father-son relationship; • the use in every episode of actual locales in the City and University, (e.g., the detectives interview witnesses in actual dorms, professors' offices, common rooms), making the greater Oxford area and its centuries-old University—with its breathtaking architecture—one giant indoor/outdoor "LEWIS" film set; and finally • old-fashioned gumshoe police work, the kind Morse humorously loathed to perform, yet gumshoeing reminiscent of the best of "Law & Order" in the Lenny-Mike/Lenny-Rey years. Lewis and Hathaway solve their cases with by-the-book leg work, keen observation, and that vaunted skill that Lewis clearly developed when he was Morse's bagman sergeant: the ability to put the puzzle pieces together. All this is done without resorting to violence or action-film gimmicks. The typical "LEWIS" action scene has our detectives running from their car to the final encounter with the suspect or to some other exigent circumstance. The rarity of physical confrontations, explosions, and screeching tires is refreshing and laudable. The total absence of suspects' rights violations and gunfire exchanges is something I wish American cop shows would emulate. Mrs. Bookman and I have watched this entire collection four times—all 27 "LEWIS" episodes in chronological order, although we freely cherry-pick our favorite episodes here and there for additional viewings. I've probably seen the "Series Pilot" and "The Quality of Mercy" (Season 2) half a dozen times apiece; and seen "Counter Culture Blues" (Season 3),"The Dead of Winter" (Season 3), "The Gift of Promise" (Season 4), "The Soul of Genius" (Season 5), "Generation of Vipers" (Season 5), and "The Ramblin' Boy" (Season 6) eight to ten times apiece. Each afternoon when we're not travelling, Mrs. Bookman and I have our tea and watch at least one episode of "LEWIS" (we own this collection plus the Season 7 Blu-ray) or "ENDEAVOUR" (we own every episode on Blu-ray) or "INSPECTOR MORSE" (we watch it online). Just a few days ago we watched "Intelligent Design," the last episode in this collection. (We then re-watched Season 7 on Blu-ray, finishing last night. Now, it's on/back to "ENDEAVOUR.") As Hathaway's guv'ner might put it, "LEWIS" is the best telly in years. And what better way to enjoy the episodes of your choice anytime you want than by owning the discs. I have streamed HD episodes of "LEWIS" on desertcart Prime. (Seasons 4 through 6 are currently available in HD.) But when the interwebs are busy or my cable company can't be bothered to provide sufficient uninterrupted broadband width, the DVDs come in handy. They give me more control over my options; my Blu-ray/DVD player is more responsive than streaming video to the remote control; and when our high-speed-cable internet connection lets us down, we get a clearer image from the DVDs than we get from the low-def streaming video. I give "LEWIS" my highest recommendation. I wish I could give it 6 stars. Or 10.
Review: The actual episodes of Inspector Lewis are really fantastic. Broadcast sponsorship messages embedded in the DVD are less so. - If you have followed this series and are involved with it and perhaps know "Inspector Morse" that preceded it (where the Lewis character was established,) you will find this a wonderful trio of episodes. The characters are brought to an interesting conclusion and thankfully stay the course of their development as this series wraps up. Both emotional and believable, it seems to be a graceful conclusion with drama, suspense, and wit. The production values are great, and the disc mastering heralds the "Original UK Edition". The cinematography and settings are even cooler than before, tastefully hipster in a way, I'm guessing they have gotten continually larger budgets as this series unfolded. Other reviewers have dwelt on and discussed the lengthy process of getting the actual DVDs released in the US, why does it take seemingly longer with each set of discs, whether these delays are real or imaginary (not going there) etc, etc. One US release negative: while I expect PBS and Masterpiece Mystery to have some intro and sponsor information on the DVD menu, and even on the first episode, it was awkward to have to go through all of that again at the beginnings of episodes two and three. Perhaps I fumbled the menus, but I don't think you have the option to skip the Ralph Lauren or other sponsors and their identical pitches at each playing of every episode. Given the calibre of the sponsors, surely they could have developed three different pitches, telling a more interesting story, if their sponsor dollars dictate that they are getting embedded into each play? If "Ralph" and Viking River Cruises had kept their story going in three different parts, I would have felt much more charitable about them instead of viewing the identical spots three evenings in a row. I doubt that kind of impression was what they were hoping for. But you could watch these Lewis episodes numerous times (and I'm sure our household will) and still find new items in each to thrill to and enjoy!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Inspector Lewis, Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,437 Reviews |
| Format | Box set, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen |
| Genre | Mystery & Suspense/British Mystery Theater, Television/Crime |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Discs | 14 |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Inspector Lewis, Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox
- **Format:** Box set, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
- **Genre:** Mystery & Suspense/British Mystery Theater, Television/Crime
- **Language:** English
- **Number Of Discs:** 14

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Telly in Years
*by B***N on March 28, 2015*

"LEWIS" is the best detective show of all-time. Set in Oxford, perfectly-cast, well-written, masterfully photographed and directed, the 27 episodes in this collection will get quite a workout in your home. I hope you don't mind, but I refer to this show by its UK title, "LEWIS," because when you buy these discs you'll be watching the full UK-length version of each episode, not the edited "INSPECTOR LEWIS" version shown here in the states on PBS. The hallmarks of "LEWIS" are • first-rate storytelling; • unfailing suspense in revealing the theory of the case and the murderer's identity; • smart and lean dialogue; • naturalism in the depiction of characters and relationships; • the flowering of Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis as a crime-solver in the mold of the late DCI Morse while he simultaneously becomes more like Morse in many other ways, including his disposition; • the spiritual and professional evolution of Detective Sergeant James Hathaway; • tremendous chemistry and ease between the lead actors, Kevin Whately (Lewis) and Laurence Fox (Hathaway), which translates onscreen into a rather nurturing father-son relationship; • the use in every episode of actual locales in the City and University, (e.g., the detectives interview witnesses in actual dorms, professors' offices, common rooms), making the greater Oxford area and its centuries-old University—with its breathtaking architecture—one giant indoor/outdoor "LEWIS" film set; and finally • old-fashioned gumshoe police work, the kind Morse humorously loathed to perform, yet gumshoeing reminiscent of the best of "Law & Order" in the Lenny-Mike/Lenny-Rey years. Lewis and Hathaway solve their cases with by-the-book leg work, keen observation, and that vaunted skill that Lewis clearly developed when he was Morse's bagman sergeant: the ability to put the puzzle pieces together. All this is done without resorting to violence or action-film gimmicks. The typical "LEWIS" action scene has our detectives running from their car to the final encounter with the suspect or to some other exigent circumstance. The rarity of physical confrontations, explosions, and screeching tires is refreshing and laudable. The total absence of suspects' rights violations and gunfire exchanges is something I wish American cop shows would emulate. Mrs. Bookman and I have watched this entire collection four times—all 27 "LEWIS" episodes in chronological order, although we freely cherry-pick our favorite episodes here and there for additional viewings. I've probably seen the "Series Pilot" and "The Quality of Mercy" (Season 2) half a dozen times apiece; and seen "Counter Culture Blues" (Season 3),"The Dead of Winter" (Season 3), "The Gift of Promise" (Season 4), "The Soul of Genius" (Season 5), "Generation of Vipers" (Season 5), and "The Ramblin' Boy" (Season 6) eight to ten times apiece. Each afternoon when we're not travelling, Mrs. Bookman and I have our tea and watch at least one episode of "LEWIS" (we own this collection plus the Season 7 Blu-ray) or "ENDEAVOUR" (we own every episode on Blu-ray) or "INSPECTOR MORSE" (we watch it online). Just a few days ago we watched "Intelligent Design," the last episode in this collection. (We then re-watched Season 7 on Blu-ray, finishing last night. Now, it's on/back to "ENDEAVOUR.") As Hathaway's guv'ner might put it, "LEWIS" is the best telly in years. And what better way to enjoy the episodes of your choice anytime you want than by owning the discs. I have streamed HD episodes of "LEWIS" on Amazon Prime. (Seasons 4 through 6 are currently available in HD.) But when the interwebs are busy or my cable company can't be bothered to provide sufficient uninterrupted broadband width, the DVDs come in handy. They give me more control over my options; my Blu-ray/DVD player is more responsive than streaming video to the remote control; and when our high-speed-cable internet connection lets us down, we get a clearer image from the DVDs than we get from the low-def streaming video. I give "LEWIS" my highest recommendation. I wish I could give it 6 stars. Or 10.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The actual episodes of Inspector Lewis are really fantastic. Broadcast sponsorship messages embedded in the DVD are less so.
*by A***Y on July 6, 2013*

If you have followed this series and are involved with it and perhaps know "Inspector Morse" that preceded it (where the Lewis character was established,) you will find this a wonderful trio of episodes. The characters are brought to an interesting conclusion and thankfully stay the course of their development as this series wraps up. Both emotional and believable, it seems to be a graceful conclusion with drama, suspense, and wit. The production values are great, and the disc mastering heralds the "Original UK Edition". The cinematography and settings are even cooler than before, tastefully hipster in a way, I'm guessing they have gotten continually larger budgets as this series unfolded. Other reviewers have dwelt on and discussed the lengthy process of getting the actual DVDs released in the US, why does it take seemingly longer with each set of discs, whether these delays are real or imaginary (not going there) etc, etc. One US release negative: while I expect PBS and Masterpiece Mystery to have some intro and sponsor information on the DVD menu, and even on the first episode, it was awkward to have to go through all of that again at the beginnings of episodes two and three. Perhaps I fumbled the menus, but I don't think you have the option to skip the Ralph Lauren or other sponsors and their identical pitches at each playing of every episode. Given the calibre of the sponsors, surely they could have developed three different pitches, telling a more interesting story, if their sponsor dollars dictate that they are getting embedded into each play? If "Ralph" and Viking River Cruises had kept their story going in three different parts, I would have felt much more charitable about them instead of viewing the identical spots three evenings in a row. I doubt that kind of impression was what they were hoping for. But you could watch these Lewis episodes numerous times (and I'm sure our household will) and still find new items in each to thrill to and enjoy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super! Well Done!
*by A***R on October 10, 2013*

I don't normally bother with writing reviews but I have watched every show of all six seasons and have thoroughly enjoyed this series! The two inspectors are realistic, down-to-earth characters just trying to do the best that they can. The plots are excellent and the dialog is very well written. Inspector Hathaway has a great dry sense of humor and it is fun to watch the interaction between him and Inspector Lewis. The two men have great respect for each other and it shows. At first, as I do with most mysteries, I concentrated on trying to figure out "who-done-it". However I came to realize that the data needed to determine the solution was only slowly revealed throughout the show so, instead, I learned to just sit back and relax and enjoy the main characters and their interactions as they unravel the mystery - great writing. In addition, the writers did a great job of slowly building the relationship between Inspector Lewis and Dr. Hobson. I always looked forward to the bit at the end of each show, that revealed a little more about each character. Thanks, so much, Amazon Prime for making this series available!

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