TV series
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002–2007, English, on BBC One. Created by Elizabeth George.
DS Barbara Havers is assigned to work with the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley to solve murders.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 2007
Worth the Hype
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Where to watch The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S6 E2: Know Thine Enemy
Aired 16 August 2007
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Elizabeth GeorgeCreator
- Nathaniel ParkerInspector Thomas Lynley · 22 ep
- Sharon SmallSergeant Barbara Havers · 22 ep
- Lesley VickerageHelen Lynley · 10 ep
- Paul HickeyLafferty · 8 ep
- Shaun ParkesDC Winston Nkata · 5 ep
- Catherine RussellHelen Lynley · 4 ep
- Gabrielle DrakeLady Asherton · 2 ep
- Matilda ZieglerChristine Miller · 2 ep
- Honeysuckle WeeksTania Thompson · 1 ep
- James D'ArcyGuy Thompson · 1 ep
- Kate MilesKate Myers · 1 ep
- Nicholas GecksMike Thompson · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 April 2002
- Last aired
- 16 August 2007
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is based on
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is based on Inspector Lynley series, a novel by Elizabeth George.
Novel
Inspector Lynley series
By Elizabeth George
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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: quick answers
Is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries are there?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries has 6 seasons and 22 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries finished?
Yes. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries on?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
If you liked The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, try Dalziel and Pascoe, Castle, Midsomer Murders.
Who created The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries was created by Elizabeth George and stars Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Lesley Vickerage.
What is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries based on?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is based on Inspector Lynley series, a novel by Elizabeth George.