The debut series introduced one of British television's defining characters. The BFI ranked the programme 42nd in the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes (2000); IMDb overall series rating 8.2.
Renewal: Concluded November 2000 following the death of lead actor John Thaw in 2002; series had already wrapped. Spawned two spinoffs: Lewis (2006-2015) and prequel Endeavour (2012-2023). (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 11987 · 3 eps | 6 January 1987 | 8.4 | n/a | 8.2/10 | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 21988 · 4 eps | 25 December 1987 | 8.3 | n/a | n/a | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 31989 · 4 eps | 4 January 1989 | 8.3 | n/a | n/a | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 41990 · 4 eps | 3 January 1990 | 8.2 | n/a | n/a | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 51991 · 5 eps | 20 February 1991 | 8.2 | n/a | n/a | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 61992 · 5 eps | 26 February 1992 | 8.3 | n/a | n/a | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 71993 · 3 eps | 6 January 1993 | 8.1 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
| Season 81995 · 5 eps | 29 November 1995 | 7.8 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
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