TV series
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987–2000, English, on ITV1. Created by Ruth Rendell.
The Ruth Rendell mysteries is a British television series made by TVS and Meridian Television for ITV between 2 August 1987 and 11 October 2000.
- Seasons
- 12
- Episodes
- 79
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is streaming on Britbox, PBS, and PBS Masterpiece in India.
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Latest episode
S12 E1: Harm Done
Aired 11 October 2000
Seasons 12
Season 1
1987 · 4 episodes
Season 2
1988 · 6 episodes
Season 3
1989 · 6 episodes
Season 4
1990 · 9 episodes
Season 5
1991 · 10 episodes
Season 6
1992 · 11 episodes
Season 7
1994 · 3 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 8
1995 · 5 episodes
Season 9
1996 · 8 episodes
Season 10
1997 · 7 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 11
1998 · 9 episodes
Season 12
2000 · 1 episode · 7.0/10
Specials
1988 · 10 episodes
Cast & crew
- Ruth RendellCreator
- George BakerDet. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford · 79 ep
- Christopher RavenscroftDet. Insp. Burden · 79 ep
- Louie RamsayDora Wexford · 79 ep
- Diane KeenJenny Burden · 63 ep
- Ken KitsonDet. Sgt. Martin · 46 ep
- John BurgessDr. Len Crocker · 36 ep
- Noah HuntleyJohn Burden · 25 ep
- Deborah PoplettSheila Wexford · 10 ep
- Dave HillDet. Chief Constable Freeborn · 7 ep
- Peter EganRev. Henry Archery · 6 ep
- Sylvia SymsMrs. Thorn · 5 ep
- Simon ShepherdStephen Devenish · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 August 1987
- Last aired
- 11 October 2000
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is based on
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is adapted from a novel.
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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries: quick answers
Is The Ruth Rendell Mysteries worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries are there?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries has 12 seasons and 79 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Ruth Rendell Mysteries finished?
Yes. The Ruth Rendell Mysteries ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Ruth Rendell Mysteries on?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is streaming on Britbox, PBS, and PBS Masterpiece in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Ruth Rendell Mysteries?
If you liked The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, try Agatha Christie's Marple, The Rainmaker, Barnaby Jones.
Who created The Ruth Rendell Mysteries?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries was created by Ruth Rendell and stars George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay.
What is The Ruth Rendell Mysteries based on?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is adapted from a novel.