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Lewis - Series 2 - Complete [2007]
from ITV DVD
starring Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox
directed by Bill Anderson

Features:

• PAL

Editorial Review:

After the successful first standalone outing for the character, Kevin Whately returns to the title role of Lewis again, for a second full season of investigations. And things seem, to the benefit of the viewer, just as dangerous as they always were.

This series of Lewis is set five years after the death of Inspector Morse (to whom Lewis was, of course, the sidekick), and while the gap left behind by the late, great John Thaw is occasionally felt, this is still very much quality drama in its own right.

Thus, this DVD set brings together all four feature-length episodes from the second series of Lewis, and finds the detective in his familiar Oxford stomping ground. Accompanied by Laurence Fox’s DS Hathaway, a collection of well-written, compelling mysteries are waiting to be solved.

The series’ investigations cover the discovery of a body in a library through to the world of underground boxing and a rape case that brings out the worst in the Oxford establishment. And there aren’t any weak links here: each episode is involving, intelligent and a gripping watch. Even at its worst, Lewis is very good television drama.

What’s more, Whately is terrific in the increasingly complex central role, and the scripts continue to allow him to flesh out the character. Lewis is, in many ways, a flawed man, and as he works his way through the layered and involving cases, this becomes ever-more obvious. And the programme is all the better for it. For in spite of some cynicism when it first announced that a standalone Lewis programme was being produced, there’s ample here to silence the most sceptical of naysayers. For Lewis is, simply, very strong television. --Jon Foster

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• What a great success !
  A great series ! Lewis is a joy to watch as it is packed with superb actors while the editor has done his job to a high standard ! The writing is first rate - it is clear that Colin Dexter is exerting a very positive influence on the proceedings ! Robbie Lewis is a more sombre character now that his wife has died and that his best friend Morse has passed away . Laurence Fox has risen to the challenge and is an excellent choice to play Hathaway - had they wanted a sidekick that was totally different to Lewis... more info

• Doing very well so far...
  This review is mainly in answer to the previous review by Joe Smith "NM" made in March 2008. And yes, Joe, I have watched (and thoroughly enjoyed) all of the episodes of Lewis!
  1. Lewis has not developed into a "clone of Morse" - he has aged, he is now a widower - and he has gained in seniority and experience. He has developed as a character, which is exactly what one expects - and hopes - a well-delineated fictional character will do. And how could he possibly remain the same lovable family man when... more info

• Morses sidekick triumphs
  I watched Morse, I own all the series of Morse, I love Morse!
  I greeted this series with dislike even before I saw the first episode rather childish I know but thats me. Nothing else on the tv that night so I thought what the heck.
  Watching the character of Lewis slowly unfold without the ever present Morse was fun. I would recommend the two series to any Morse farn or indeed any crime fan.
  Its enjoyable, the characters are likeable and the acting brilliant the story lines arnt bad either.... more info

• So far the best I know
  As an avid Morse fan - Lewis is even better. Whately brings his Lewis character to full bloom through the series and Fox is developing apace as Hathaway. Their relationship is growing in a believable way. I just love the series. Unfortunately one of the disks in the collection I just bought was faulty - but Amazon is sending me a new one, free. This is good service and ensures my ongoing business with them.

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