The seventh season of this spin-off from Inspector Morse finds Detective Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately) technically retired, with his classically educated junior partner, James Hathaway (Laurence Fox), now promoted to DI and overseeing his own younger colleague, the smart and professional Detective Sergeant Lizzie Maddox (Angela Griffin). On the first case in his new role, Hathaway has trouble delegating or even sharing with Maddox, so Lewis is coaxed back as an advisor—much to Hathaway's frustration. The situation creates a sometimes rocky working relationship initially, and just when the trio finds its equilibrium and Maddox comes into her own, they're confronted with a controversial case that reaches back 13 years. A prisoner that Lewis put away for three murders challenges his conviction—when evidence is discredited or goes missing—and a new series of killings begins with the same modus operandi, putting Lewis on the defensive. Inspector Lewis exhibits the subdued style of British crime drama—heavy on procedure and intricately designed narratives, but light on action—and it boasts strong characters. Compiling three feature-length mysteries (seen here in the original, uncut British versions) that aired on PBS's Masterpiece Mystery in the U.S. in 2013, this is recommended. (S. Axmaker)
Inspector Lewis: Series 7
PBS, 2 discs, 270 min., DVD: $29.99, Blu-ray: $34.99 Volume 30, Issue 2
Inspector Lewis: Series 7
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